Alton Hutchinson

PhD, Aerospace Engineering

United States

About

PhD in Aerospace Engineering with research interests in fluid dynamics, acoustics, heat transfer, and high-speed gas dynamics. Extensive knowledge in sonic boom research and nonlinear atmospheric acoustics.

Experience

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Assistant Professor
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Visiting Assistant Professor
      Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr

  • Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, United States)
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      Sep 2017 - Dec 2023 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      ■ NASA University Leadership Initiative ■ Performed research as part of a multidisciplinary team on the underlying physics of sonic boom phenomena to investigate the feasibility of civil supersonic transportation ■ Developed a state-of-the-art sonic boom prediction code to assist in the design process of low-boom supersonic aircraft ■ Applied supersonic flow theory and optimization techniques to assess the feasibility of a morphing aircraft concept for reducing sonic boom loudness

    • Graduate Assistant Lecturer
      Jan 2022 - May 2022 · 5 mos

      ■ Instructed a class of ~60 senior level undergraduate students on viscous flows and heat transfer for a full semester and developed examination questions

  • Advanced Aerodynamic Design Intern at Boeing
    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 · 3 mos

    ■ Performed state-of-the-art sonic boom validation comparisons to NASA flight test measurements

  • Supply Chain Intern at Bell Helicopter
    May 2016 - Aug 2016 · 4 mos

    ■ Generated metrics and executive level reports as part of the spares team ■ Improved on-time delivery through communication with the spares team and buyers