Research Projects

SDSU: Mixing and Flow Control in High-Speed Combustors

— Transport and mixing mechanisms of fuel and air in sonic fuel injectors

— Simulate supersonic flow in a water tunnel

SDSU: Dynamics of Flame Spread in Microgravity

— Understand why experiments are set up

— Reproduce events that occur in space!

SDSU: Biomechanics Lab

— Gain hands on experience with robotics

— Opportunity to use computers to tell robots what to do

UCSD: Near Space Balloon Project

— Gain hands on manufacturing experience

— Learn how to track your balloon with parts bought from ebay

UCSD: Aircraft Wing Structural Dynamics

— Build your very own wing out of balsa wood.

— Understand the bare bones of aircraft structures

Funding By NASA California Space Grant Consortium