Hampton, Virginia, United States
Excited to share my expertise in experimental fluid dynamics and unsteady aerodynamics, with a focus on active flow control. Currently contributing to groundbreaking work at NASA Langley Research Center in the Flow Physics and Controls branch, particularly in wind tunnel testing. My role extends to mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students, guiding them on laboratory research methods and procedures to foster their growth and development. Specializing in experimental fluid dynamics, unsteady aerodynamics, turbulence, flow control, digital signal processing, and data reduction, I am committed to advancing the field through hands-on experience and knowledge sharing.
Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (2024-present): Aerodynamics engineer and co-lead for wind tunnel tests of the 8%-scale SUGAR TTBW model at NASA's 14x22-Foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel. Localized Active Flow Control (AFC) on High Lift CRM (2020-2024): Lead engineer integrating AFC air distribution and control systems for large-scale wind tunnel testing. Designed and implemented data acquisition (DAQ) and monitoring systems for all AFC parameters. AFC Simplified High Lift Common Research Model (2016-2020): Lead engineer integrating AFC air distribution and control systems. Designed, tested, and evaluated AFC parameters, devices, and configurations for large-scale testing. Transonic Dynamics Tunnel Ground Wind Loads Test (2016-2017): Supported DAQ preparation, test execution, and data post-processing for multi-hole probes. NASA Team - AFC Test Integration (2013-2015): Supported AFC Enhanced Boeing 757 EcoDemonstrator Flight Tests. Full-Scale AFC Enhanced Vertical Tail Demonstration (VTD) Team - AFC Test Integration & DAS (2012-2013): Led AFC Data Acquisition System (DAS) development for testing at the 40x80 NFAC, NASA Ames. Executed the DAS during testing, individually controlling 37 sweeping jet actuators and acquiring mass flow data. National Transonic Facility Flow Quality Test (2011): Developed DAQ software including benchtop functional checks. Acquired test data and led data reduction for unsteady pressure data. AFC Closed-Loop Control Development (2010-present): Developed and evaluated closed-loop methods for wind tunnel testing of rudders using various control devices.
Worked in the application of flow control to an axisymmetric jet. Using various methods to implement closed-loop flow control. Further studies of the low-dimensional description of the flow over a bluffbody.
Worked with the senior laboratory that includes: digital signal processing, vibrations, solid mechanics and fluid dynamics experiments. Worked with the Vibrations course recitation sessions to discuss strategies to solve homework problems.