“I have carried my Purdue education and all of the invaluable lessons I learned during my time at Purdue with me through all of my experiences, opportunities and challenges. So now to look back on my career so far and to see what I have indeed accomplished is a bit surreal.”
Adam's passion for hypersonic propulsion began at Purdue University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. There, he conducted groundbreaking research on scramjet ignition and flameholding in extreme conditions, contributing to two published journal articles. He also played a key role in enhancing Purdue’s hypersonic propulsion research facilities, helping establish the university as a leader in the field.
Following his Ph.D., Adam joined Aerojet Rocketdyne, where he worked on advanced propulsion systems before transitioning to Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona. At Raytheon, he played a crucial role in major defense programs, including DARPA’s Tactical Boost Glide and the Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapons Concept (HAWC). His design innovations led to record-breaking thrust performance in scramjet testing, advancing the field of hypersonic technology.
Today, Adam serves as Raytheon’s Lead Technologist for Airbreathing Propulsion and the Radome Lead for the Common Guidance Section, where he drives the development of next-generation hypersonic systems. His expertise spans propulsion performance, system integration, and hypersonic flight testing, shaping Raytheon’s leadership in airbreathing hypersonic propulsion.
Adam is committed to advancing aerospace engineering, collaborating across the defense industry, and mentoring the next generation of propulsion engineers.