Scott Jackson

Scott Jackson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on detonation physics, combustion, and energetic materials, with applications in propulsion systems and defense technologies. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Artistic Merit Award and Los Alamos National Lab Distinguished Performance Award.

Education:

• Ph.D., Aeronautics with minor in Geophysics, California Institute of Technology (2005)
• M.S., Aeronautics, California Institute of Technology (2000)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, Brown University (1999)

Research interests include shock and detonation physics, energetic materials, combustion, and propulsion. He explores phenomena such as detonation product scaling, high explosives performance under varying conditions, and the dynamics of reactive flows. His work contributes to advancements in propulsion systems, explosion hazard analysis, and defense technologies.

Recent publications emphasize experimental and computational studies of detonation dynamics in various materials, including polymer epoxies and high explosives. Key themes include the effects of temperature, confinement, and material composition on detonation performance, as well as the development of advanced diagnostic techniques for measuring explosive behavior under extreme conditions.

Awards:

• Artistic Merit Award, Central States Section Combustion Art Competition (2021)
• Los Alamos National Lab Distinguished Performance Award (2017, 2012)
• National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs Award of Excellence (2014, 2012)

Advising and grants: No current advisees listed. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Prof. Jackson (US citizenship may be required for graduate support). No grants explicitly listed in provided texts.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Detonation Physics Laboratory at Texas A&M, focusing on high-speed combustion phenomena and energetic material performance.