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Timothée Pourpoint is a Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University, where he conducts advanced research in aerospace propulsion, combustion, and energy storage. He holds the title of University Faculty Scholar (2020–2025) and is an AIAA Associate Fellow, highlighting his national recognition and leadership in the field.
Research Interests: Dr. Pourpoint's research centers on propulsion systems, with a focus on hypergolic and storable propellants, rocket engine combustors, and high-pressure hydrogen storage. His work emphasizes experimental testing and advanced diagnostics, particularly in novel propellant combinations and metal hydride-based energy storage systems. He investigates ignition mechanisms, combustion efficiency, and material behavior under extreme conditions.
Publications Trends: His recent publications span hybrid rocket motors, hypergolic ignition, metal hydride thermal systems, and laser-based combustion diagnostics. The research integrates experimental validation with modeling, targeting applications in sustainable propulsion and clean energy. Key themes include green propellants, hydrogen storage efficiency, and high-speed imaging of reactive flows.
- University Faculty Scholar, Purdue University (2020–2025)
- AIAA Associate Fellow
Advising and Grants: Dr. Pourpoint has mentored students through hands-on projects in hybrid rocket design, turbopump development, and propellant characterization. His research is supported by collaborations with industry leaders like General Motors and has led to the development of advanced testing facilities at the Maurice Zucrow Laboratories. He has led projects on hydrogen storage, catalyst development, and high-pressure systems.
Labs and Teams: He is actively involved with the Maurice Zucrow Laboratories, where he has designed and operated high-pressure hydrogen and hypergolic propellant testing facilities. His team conducts system-level experiments with monomethylhydrazine, nitrogen tetroxide, hydrogen peroxide, and pyrophoric materials, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements in propulsion technology.
