Felix A. Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2024
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2020
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida, 2018
Research:
Propellants and energetics, catalytic additives
Yousef M. Almarzooq, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2024
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University, 2014
Current Position:
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, King Saud University
Research:
Turbulent and laminar flame propagation
Nathan Lindblade
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University , 2024
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University , 2022
Current Position:
Mechanical Design Engineer, Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
Research:
Laminar and turbulent flame speed
Mattias A. Turner, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2023
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2017
Current Position:
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Shield AI, Frisco, TX
Research:
Turbulent and laminar flame propagation, PLIF and chemiluminescence
Darryl J. Mohr
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2023
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2021
Current Position:
Propulsion Engineer, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Adelanto, CA
Research:
Gas dynamics and chemical kinetics in a shock tube
Noble K. Gutierrez
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2023
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2021
Current Position:
Machinery Engineer, Chevron, Houston, TX
Research:
Oil coking apparatus and experiments
Sean P. Cooper, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2022
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, 2017
Current Position:
Staff Engineer, Applied Research Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Research:
Chemical kinetics, shock-tube gas dynamics
Sulaiman A. Alturaifi, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2022
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2018
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2011
Current Position:
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Research:
Laser spectroscopy, optical diagnostics
Tatyana M. Atherley
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2021
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2018
Research:
Shock tubes, chemical kinetics
Catherine A.M. Dillier, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2021
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2016
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2014
Current Position:
Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD
Research:
Solid composite propellants, novel additives, high-pressure effects
David S. Teitge
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2021
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 2019
Current Position:
Boeing, Huntsville, AL
Research:
Propellants and energetics, droplet ignition
Joshua W. Hargis, Ph.D.
Co-Advisor: Dr. Bing Guo, TAMU-Qatar
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2020
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2015
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University, 2013
Current Position:
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
Research:
Aerosol experiments in shock tubes, chemical kinetics
Cassio B. Ahumada, Ph.D. (Linkedin)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Qingsheng Wang, CHEN
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2020
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2016
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, 2013
Current Position:
Micron Technology, Boise, ID
Research:
Deflagration-to-detonation transition, detonation tubes
Charles L. Keesee, Ph.D.
PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2015
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, 2004
Current Position:
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Jamestown, Jamestown, ND
Research:
High-temperature laminar flame speed, liquid fuels
Clayton R. Mulvihill, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2015
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2013
Current Position:
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Research:
Laser spectroscopy, optical diagnostics, chemical kinetics, shock tubes
James ‘Chris’ Thomas, Ph.D.
PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2018
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2015
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2013
Current Position:
Senior Research Engineer, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
Research:
Propellants and Energetics, Energetic and Catlytic Additives, Chemical Propulsion Combustion and Safety, Detonations and DDT
Kenneth McCown
kenneth.mccown@gmail.com
M.S. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering, 2014
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2012
Current Position:
SpaceX, McGregor, TX
Research:
Liquid and Monopropellant Burning Rates
Alejandro Camou
camou11@neo.tamu.edu
M.S. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
B.S.,Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2011
Current Position:
Solar Turbine, San Diago, CA
Research:
Shock-Tube Kinetics, Optical Diagnostics
Drew Plichta
plic3@neo.tamu.edu
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2013
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Brown University, 2010
Current Position:
Houston, TX
Research:
Laminar Flame Speed