Innovative research on propulsion, combustion, themal and energy system for mechanical and aerospace applications
Here, at Starkville, a beautiful gem in the State of Mississippi, we are dedicated to perform fundamental research to suggest better pathways for mitigating the global warming.
We analyze fuel characteristics, conduct applied combustion and propulsion research, develop state-of-the-art thermal and energy system. Our interests of real-world application widely spread from ground vehicle propulsion, aero-propulsion to spacecraft propulsion system.
Research Outline
Heat Transfer and Thermal Study
3D Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fuel Fundamentals
0D & 1D Simulation
0D: Combustion analysis/simulation, Fuel property and chemical kinetics study
1D: GT-Power, FEM heat transfer analyis, Spray simulation
Recent News
June 1, 2023
Thang Nguyen joined the team as an undergraduate researcher. His primary efforts will be on developing software system for advanced rocket/ground propulsion system.
April 3, 2023
Alex Belew joined the team as an undergraduate researcher. His primary efforts will be on developing and designing hardware systems for propulsion testing research.
March 1, 2023
BIG NEWS! ME APSL (Advanced Propulsion & Spray Laboratory) and ASE ATHENA (Advanced Thermal and Energy Aerospace Research Laboratory) merged into ATFRL: Applied Thermal Fluid Research Laboratory.