Tom Shih

Tom Shih is a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics since 2009. He holds degrees from National Cheng Kung University (B.S.E., 1976), University of Michigan (M.S.E., 1977; Ph.D., 1981). His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, thermal management, and gas turbine aero-thermal systems. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the AIAA Journal and chairs multiple professional committees.

Education:

• B.S.E., National Cheng Kung University, 1976
• M.S.E., University of Michigan, 1977
• Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1981

Research Interests: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal management systems, gas turbine aerothermal analysis, shock-wave/boundary-layer interactions, aircraft icing mechanisms, and advanced cooling technologies for aerospace applications.

Key Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes hybrid LES/RANS modeling, film cooling optimization, and thermal management in rotating systems. Studies often bridge CFD methodology with experimental validation in turbine cooling and heat transfer.

Awards:

• Fellowships: ASME (200?), AIAA (200?)
• Ralph R. Teetor Award (SAE, 1986)
• AIAA Energy Systems Award (2015)
• AIAA Thermophysics Award (2020)

Grants & Advising: Advises on turbine cooling projects. Leads editorial efforts at AIAA Journal. Active in professional societies including AIAA Terrestrial Energy Systems Technical Committee and ASME IGTI K-14 Committee.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in Purdue's aerothermodynamics research group, collaborating on turbine cooling and CFD methodology advancements.