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Petersen Research Group

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Former Students

Sulaiman A. Alturaifi, Ph.D. (Google Scholar)

sulaiman.turaifi@tamu.edu

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

Research:
Laser spectroscopy, optical diagnostics

 

Catherine A.M. Dillier, Ph.D.

cdillier2301@tamu.edu

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

 

Charles L. Keesee (Google Scholar)

keeseecl@tamu.edu

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

Research:
High-temperature laminar flame speed, liquid fuels

 

Clayton R. Mulvihill (Google Scholar)

cmulvihill@tamu.edu

PhD. 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

Research:
Laser spectroscopy, optical diagnostics, chemical kinetics, shock tubes

 

David S. Teitge, M.S. (Google Scholar)

davidteitge@tamu.edu

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. (Google Scholar)

Co-Advisor: Dr. Bing Guo, TAMU-Qatar

jhargis@tamu.edu

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

Research:
Aerosol experiments in shock tubes, chemical kinetics

 

Cassio B. Ahumada, Ph.D. (Linkedin)

Co-Advisor: Dr. Qingsheng Wang, CHEN

cassioahumada@tamu.edu

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 EspĂ­rito Santo, 2013

Current Position:
Micron Technology, Boise, ID

Research:
Deflagration-to-detonation transition, detonation tubes

 

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

 

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