Dissertations

  1. Aiken, T. T., "Detailed Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis of Nonequilibrium Thermochemistry in Shock-Heated Gases,"Ìý Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado Boulder, 2023.Ìý
  2. Kava, T. E., "Numerical Simulation of Magnetohydrodynamically Accelerated Hypersonic Channel Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado Boulder, 2023.Ìý
  3. Sawicki, P., "Numerical Assessment of Plasma Formation and Potential Mitigation Approaches for Hypersonic Blackout,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado Boulder, 2022.Ìý
  4. Hansson, K. B., "Electromagnetic Energy Transport Through Complex Media,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2021.Ìý
  5. Vazsonyi, A. R., "Deterministic-Kinetic Computational Analyses of Expansion Flows and Current-Carrying Plasmas,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2021.Ìý
  6. Holloway, M. E., "Detailed Analysis of Thermochemistry Modeling for Hypersonic Air Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2021.Ìý
  7. Kaplan, C. I., "Analysis of the Aerodynamics of Tumbling Spacecraft During Orbital Decay and Reentry,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2021.Ìý
  8. Dang, D. Z., "Thermal and Structural Response Modeling of a Woven Thermal Protection System,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2021.Ìý
  9. Chen, S. Y., "Modeling of Material-Environment Interactions for Hypersonic Thermal Protection Systems,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2020.Ìý
  10. Raisanen, A. L., "A Two-Dimensional Hybrid-Direct Kinetic Model of a Hall Thruster," Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2020.Ìý
  11. Mackey, L. E., "Aero-Optical Assessments of Hypersonic Flowfields,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2019.Ìý
  12. Dragnea, H. C., "Development and Application of Multidimensional Computational Models for Hall Thrusters,"ÌýPh. D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2018.Ìý
  13. Cross, P., "Conjugate Analysis of Two-Dimensional Ablation and Pyrolysis in Rocket Nozzles,"ÌýPh.D Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2017.Ìý
  14. Hanquist, K. M., "Modeling of Electron Transpiration Cooling for Leading Edges of Hypersonic Vehicles,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2017.Ìý
  15. Neitzel, K. J., "Thermochemical Modeling of Nonequilibrium Oxygen Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2017.Ìý
  16. Choi, M., "Improved Hall Thruster Plume Simulation by Including Magnetic Field Effects,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2016.Ìý
  17. Hara, K., "Development of Grid-Based Direct Kinetic Method and Hybrid Kinetic-Continuum Modeling of Hall Thruster Discharge Plasmas,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2015.Ìý
  18. Verhoff, A. M., "Numerical Simulation of Transitional, Hypersonic Flows using a Hybrid Particle-Continuum Method,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2015. Part:Ìý12
  19. Smith, B. D., "A Numerical Study of Wall Erosion and Material Transport in Hall Thrusters,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2015.Ìý
  20. Wiebenga, J. E., "High-Fidelity Material Response Modeling as Part of an Aerothermoelastic Framework for Hypersonic Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2014.Ìý
  21. Galitzine, C., "On the Accuracy and Efficiency of the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Method,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2014.Ìý
  22. Giuliano, P. N., "Modeling Fundamental Plasma Transport and Particle-Induced Emission in a Simplified Test Cell,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2013.Ìý
  23. Irvine, A. G., "High Fidelity Radiative Thermal Transport Simulations of a Scramjet Propulsion System,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2013.Ìý
  24. Crow, A. J., "Computational Uncertainty Quantification of Thermal Radiation in Supersonic Combustion Chambers,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2013.Ìý
  25. Anna, A., "Numerical Modeling of Surface Chemistry Processes for Hypersonic Entry Environments,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2013.Ìý
  26. Jun, E., "All-Particle Multiscale Computation of Hypersonic Rarefied Flow,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2012.Ìý
  27. Alkandry, H., "Aerodynamic Interactions of Propulsive Deceleration and Reaction Control System Jets on Mars-Entry Aeroshells,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2012.Ìý
  28. Deschenes, T.R., "Extension of a Modular Particle-Continuum Method for Nonequilibrium, Hypersonic Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2011.Ìý
  29. Huismann, T.D., "Improving Hall Thruster Plume Simulation through Refined Characterization of Near-field Plasma Properties,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2011.Ìý
  30. Farbar, E., "Kinetic Simulation of Rarefied and Weakly Ionized Hypersonic Flow Fields,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2010.Ìý
  31. Bisek, N., "Numerical Study of Plasma-Assisted Aerodynamic Control for Hypersonic Vehicles,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2010.Ìý
  32. Holman, T.D., "Numerical Investigation of the Effects of Continuum Breakdown on Hypersonic Vehicle Surface Properties,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2010.Ìý
  33. Kim, M., "Electromagnetic Manipulation of Plasma Layer for Re-Entry Blackout Mitigation,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2009.Ìý
  34. Lofthouse, A. J., "Nonequilibrium Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics Using the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo and Navier-Stokes Models,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2008.Ìý
  35. Porwitzky, A., "An End-To-End Model of an Electrothermal Chemical Gun,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2008.Ìý
  36. Boerner, J., "Computational Simulation of Faraday Probe Measurements,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2008.Ìý
  37. Padilla, J., "Assessment of Gas-Surface Interaction Models for Computation of Rarefied Hypersonic Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2008.Ìý
  38. Choi, Y., "Modeling an Anode Layer Hall Thruster and its Plume,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2008.Ìý
  39. Yim, J., "Computational Modeling of Hall Thruster Channel Wall Erosion,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2008.Ìý
  40. Schwartzentruber, T. E., "A Modular Particle-Continuum Numerical Algorithm for Hypersonic Non-Equilibrium Flows," Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2007.Ìý
  41. Scalabrin, L. C., "Numerical Simulation of Weakly Ionized Hypersonic Flow over Reentry Capsules,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2007.Ìý
  42. McNenly, M., "Toward the Improved Simulation of Microscale Gas Flow,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2007.Ìý
  43. Martin, M., "Measurement Technology for Micro-Scale Aerodynamics,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2007.Ìý
  44. Burt, J. M., "Monte Carlo Simulations of Solid Rocket Exhaust Plumes at High Altitude,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2006.Ìý
  45. VanderWyst, A., "Field Emission Electric Propulsion Thruster Modeling and Simulation," Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2006.Ìý
  46. Koo, J., "Hybrid PIC-MCC Computational Modeling of Hall Thrusters,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2005.Ìý
  47. Emhoff, J., "Simulation of Ion Optics Using Particle-In-Cell and Treecode Methods,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2005.Ìý
  48. Cai, C., "Theoretical and Numerical Studies of Plume Flows in Vacuum Chambers,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2005.Ìý
  49. Wang, W., "A Hybrid Particle/Continuum Approach for Nonequilibrium Hypersonic Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2004.Ìý
  50. Sun, Q., "Information Preservation Methods for Modeling Micro-Scale Gas Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, University of Michigan, 2003.Ìý
  51. Balakrishnan, J., "Numerical Investigation of the Physical Vapor Deposition of Titanium,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, Cornell University, 2001.
  52. George, J., "A Combined CFD-DSMC Method for Numerical Simulation of Nozzle Plume Flows,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, Cornell University, 2000.Ìý
  53. VanGilder, D., "Numerical Simulations of the Plumes of Electric Propulsion Thrusters,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, Cornell University, 2000.Ìý
  54. Karipides, D. P., "Detailed Investigation of Spacecraft Glow,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, Cornell University, 1999.Ìý
  55. Kannenberg, K., "Computational Methods for the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Technique with Application to Plume Impingement,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, Cornell University, 1998.Ìý
  56. Chen, G., "Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Modeling of Silicon Thin Film Deposition Using Supersonic Beams,"ÌýPh.D. Dissertation, Cornell University, 1998.Ìý