معرفی
Dr. Pavel Popov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Academic Affairs division and holds the primary email ppopov@sdsu.edu. His research focuses on computational combustion and aerospace propulsion, with a particular emphasis on combustion instability, stochastic modeling, and high-performance computing.
Education:
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Cornell University (2013)
- MS in Aerospace Engineering - Cornell University (2010)
- BS in Mechanical Engineering - Cornell University (2007)
Research Interests: His work spans combustion instability in aerospace engines, plasma-combustion interactions, and the development of computational algorithms for simulating complex flow phenomena. Notable contributions include particle/finite volume codes for turbulent combustion, reduced-order methods for rocket engine instability simulations, and high-order finite difference methods for plasma-combustion interactions.
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His research trends include machine learning for ignition prediction, longitudinal/transverse rocket engine instability analysis, and numerical studies on spray atomization and multiphase flows. These contributions underscore his expertise in both theoretical combustion dynamics and applied propulsion systems.
Awards and Honors:
- APSDFD Gallery of Fluid Motion Poster Award (2016)
- AFOSR grant FA9550-12-1-0156 (2015)
- Cornell Fluid Dynamics Seminar Jayesh Prize (2011)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Popov has advised students on rocket engine instability and combustion modeling. His grants include AFOSR funding for propulsion systems research. His work frequently integrates numerical methods with experimental validation.
