This group develops and characterizes hypersonic propulsion systems ranging from rocket boost systems to air-breathing ramjets and scramjets. It uses the direct-connect, non-vitiated heated air capabilities at the Maurice Zucrow Laboratories (up to 8 lbm/s at 1500°F). Ongoing research involves novel propellants and propulsion architectures, including rotating detonation engines. The laboratories’ advanced combustion diagnostic techniques provide high spatial and temporal resolution toward chemical kinetics characterization and multiphase flow properties at operationally relevant conditions.
Stephen Heister
Raisbeck Engineering Distinguished Professor for Engineering and Technology Integration, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Robert Lucht
Ralph and Bettye Bailey Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Terrence Meyer
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics (by Courtesy)
Guillermo Paniagua-Perez
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics (by Courtesy)
Timothee Pourpoint
Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Mechanical Engineering
Carson Slabaugh
Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Mechanical Engineering
Steven Son
Alfred J. McAllister Professor of Mechanical Engineering