Jean-Pierre Hickey
Assistant Professor (2016 – present)
Email: jean-pierre.hickey@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 x 30452
Office: ERC 2003
Background:
- Research Scientist, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Goettingen, Germany (2014-15)
- Postdoc, Center for Turbulence Research (CTR), Stanford University, Stanford, USA (2013-14)
- PhD, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Canada (2008-12)
- MSc, Darmstadt University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany (2005-07)
- BIng, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Montreal, Canada (2000-04)
Mohsen Mondegari
PhD Student (Fall 2021 – present)
Co-supervised by John Wen
Email: mmondegari@uwaterloo.ca
Office: ERC 2023
Background:
- MSc in Mechanical Eng. (Energy Conversion), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2020)
- BSc in Mechanical Eng., Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2017)
Research Topic:
- Numerical modelling of nano-thermite pellet combustion
Pranav Nath
PhD Student (Fall 2021 – present)
Email: pranav.nath@uwaterloo.ca
Office: ERC 2019
Background:
- Aerospace scientist at Liquid Propulsion Systems Center, Indian Space Research Organization (2015-2021)
- MS, Space Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena CA, USA (2015)
- B.Tech, Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum, India (2014)
Research Topic:
- Shock-turbulence interactions, One-dimensional turbulence
- Acoustic wave propagation through transcritical flames
Mikaela Lewis
PhD Student (Fall 2021 – present)
Email: mikaela.lewis@uwaterloo.ca
Office: ERC 2019
Background:
- MEng, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles CA, USA (2020)
- Engineer II (Hydraulics), Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Pasadena CA, USA (2019-20)
- Hydropower Engineer, Yukon Engineering Services, Whitehorse YK, Canada (2018)
- Hydraulic Modelling Engineer, Norconsult NZ, Auckland, NZ (2017)
- Civil/Hydraulic Modelling Engineer, SMEC NZ, Auckland, NZ (2014-17)
- BSc(Eng), University of Alberta, Edmonton AB, Canada (2012)
Research Topic:
- Conjugate heat transfer in hypersonic turbulent boundary layers
Ahmed Saieed
PhD Student (Winter 2021 – present)
Email: asaieed@uwaterloo.ca
Office: ERC 2022
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Background:
- MSc, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia (2017)
- BSc (Honours), University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan (2014)
Research Topic:
- Dispersed Nanothermite Combustion for In-Space Thrusters
Jeremy Wang
PhD (2018-2022)
Email: jc9wang@uwaterloo.ca
Background:
- Co-Founder & COO, Ribbit (2019-present)
- CTO, The Sky Guys (2016-19)
- Executive Director, University of Toronto Aerospace Team (2015-17)
- BASc Engineering Science, University of Toronto (2018)
Research Topic:
- The Reimann problem with non-ideal thermodynamics: exact, approximate, and machine learning solutions
Benjamin Cha
MASc Student (Summer 2021 – present)
Co-supervised by John Wen
Email: benjamin.cha@uwaterloo.ca
Office: ERC 2029
Background:
- BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, Maryland, USA (2018)
Research Topic:
- Combustion of micro- and nanoscale thermites
Sophie Hillcoat
BSc Student (Fall 2018 – present)
Email: srhillcoat@uwaterloo.ca
Research Topic:
- Influence of boundary layer pressure fluctuations in transpiration cooling
Joseph Mouallem
Postdoctoral Fellow (Jan 2019 – present)
Email: joseph.mouallem@uwaterloo.ca
Office: DC 2712
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Background
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil (Mar 2015 – Nov 2018)
- MSc, Fluid Mechanics, Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon, Lyon, France (Oct 2013 – Oct 2014)
- BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Lebanese University Faculty of Engineering II, Roumieh, Lebanon (Sep 2009 – Jul 2014)
Research Topic: Novel aerosolized nanothermite in-space propulsion technology
Amitvikram (Amit) Dutta
PhD Student (Summer 2017- present)
(co-supervised with Prof. Yarusevych)
Email: amitvikram.dutta@uwaterloo.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitvikram-dutta/
Background
- M.A.Sc (Mechanical Engineering), University of British Columbia (UBC) - Okanagan, Kelowna, Canada (2015-2017)
- Summer Intern, Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), Kalpakkam, India, (2011)
- B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Pilani, India (2010-2014)
Research Topic: Combined numerical and experimental analysis of confined jets
Hamid MohammadMirzaieDaryan
PhD student (Fall 2017 – Present)
Background
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, University of Tehran, Iran (2015)
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran (2012)
Research Topic: Aeroacoustics of reconnecting vortices
Chunhui Liu
MASc student (2018.1 – Present)
(co-supervised Prof. Wu)
Email: chunhui.liu@uwaterloo.ca
Background
M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering, Beihang University (BUAA), China (2014.9-2017.7)
B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering, Beihang University (BUAA) , China (2009.9-2013.7)
Research Topic: Prediction of ship manoeuvring coefficients by numerical simulations
Francis Lacombe
PhD Student (2017-present)
Research Topic: Transitional flow prediction using Parabolized Stability Equation (PSE)
Mahboube Taftian
Master Student (Fall 2017 – Present)
Background
- B.Sc Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran (2011-2016).
- Mechanical Engineering Intern, , Kiruna Wagon, Sweden (2016-2017).
- Laboratory Assistant, Heat Transfer Lab, University of Tehran, Iran (2015-2016)
- Research Assistant, Renewable Energy Systems, University of Tehran, Iran (2014-2016).
Research Topic: Low-order thermal modelling in complex systems
Khaled Younes
Research Assistant (Summer 2017-present)
Background
- Analysis Lead, H2Drones, Waterloo, Canada (2016-17)
- Undergraduate Research Assistant, Materials Laboratory, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada (2016)
- Lab Assistant, Fluid Mechanics Lab, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada (2014)
- Teaching Assistant, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada (2014)
- B.A Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada (2012-17)
Research Topic: Acoustic Disturbances in a Partially-Choked Compound, Compressible Nozzle
Nicholas Christopher
Masters student (Fall 2018-present)
Background
- Propulsion System Team Lead, Waterloo Rocketry Team, Waterloo, ON, Canada (September 2016 – Present)
- Fundamental Neutron Physics Intern, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC, Canada (January 2016 – August 2016)
- Product Development Engineering Intern, Stackpole, Stratford, ON, Canada (May 2015 – August 2015)
- B.A Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada (2013-2018)
Research Topic: Numerical Modelling of Transpiration Cooling
Mark Epps
Masters Student (Fall 2018 – Present)
(co-supervised by Prof. Wen)
Background
- B.A Sc Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada (2018)
- Research Assistant, Natural Resources Canada-CANMETEnergy, Ottawa, Canada (Spring 2017)
- Technical Services Engineering Co-op, ANSYS Canada Ltd, Waterloo, Canada (Winter and Fall 2016)
Research Topic: Modelling Porosity effects in Al/CuO nano-thermite Combustion
Jeremy C. H. Wang
PhD Student (Fall 2018 – Present)
BASc EngSci, University of Toronto
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Background
- Co-Founder, Ribbit (2019-now)
- Chief Technology Officer, The Sky Guys (2016-2019)
- Executive Director & Sr Engineer, University of Toronto Aerospace Team (May 2015 – Apr 2017)
- Propulsion Research & Engineering, German Aerospace Center (Summer 2015)
- Various engineering, leadership, and business roles, University of Toronto Aerospace Team (Sep 2013 – Apr 2015)
Research Topic: Supercritical fluids and combustion: analytical solutions, GPU acceleration, and machine learning techniques
Graduated
Matthew Yao
Masters Student (Spring 2018-Fall 2019), currently PhD at Caltech
Background
- Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada (2013 – 2018)
- Research Assistant, University of Regina, Canada (Summer 2014)
- Process and Product Development Engineer, R&D, EVRAZ Inc, Canada (Fall 2015)
- Forming and Joining Research Engineering Intern, Promatek Research Centre, Canada (Summer 2016)
Research Topic: Low-order Modelling of Cryogenic Diffusion Flames
Sai Praneeth
Master Student (2016-2019)
Background
- Project Assistant, National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore, India (2015- 16)
- MITACS Research Intern, Turbulence and Energy lab, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada (2015)
- Undergraduate research fellow, Centre for Energy studies, LNMIIT, India (2014)
- B.tech, Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry, India (2011-15)
Research Topic: Real Gas Effects on Compressible flows in Supercritical regime with Tabulated EOS
Past Visiting Researchers
Prof. Jing-lei Xu
Visiting Professor from Beihang University (Aug 2017-Aug2018)
Research Interests: transitional modeling, RANS modelling
Prof. Krish Sinha
Visiting Professor from IIT Bombay (May 2018, 5 days)
Research Interests: Shock-turbulence interaction with heat transfer
Subhajit Roy
Visiting PhD student from IIT Bombay (July 2018, 30 days)
Research Interests: Shock-turbulence interaction with heat transfer
Fan Duosi
Fan Duosi – Visiting Graduate Researcher from Beihang University, China (Fall 2017 -Summer 2018)
Research Interests: Vortical and thermal layers in boundary layer flows
Antoine Bergeot
Antoine Bergeot – Visiting Researcher from ESPCI, France (May-Aug 2018 ) – Mitacs
Research Interests: PSE for acoustic noise prediction
Past Graduate Research Assistants
Ryan Whitside
Research Assistant (2016-2017): Currently PhD student at the University of Queensland
Background
- Junior Research Officer, National Research Council Canada (NRC), Ottawa, Canada (2016)
- Research Assistant, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Stuttgart, Germany (2014-15)
- MSc, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany (2013-15)
- BASc, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Germany (2008-2013)
Research Topic: Shock-Boundary Layer Interaction for Hypersonic Vehicle Control Surfaces
Chao Yan
Research Assistant (2016), currently PhD student at UOttawa
Background
- Research Assistant, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Braunschweig, Germany (2014-15)
- MSc, Technical University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany (2011-15)
- BASc, Jilin University Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, China (2007-11)
Research Topic: Aeroacoustic Coupling in Engine Test Cells
Past Undergraduate Research Assistants
Omar Kamal
Undergraduate Research Intern (Winter 2017-Summer 2018), currently PhD at Caltech
Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (2013 – 2018)
Background
- Senior Analysis Student, Multimatic, Markham, Canada (May 2016 – August 2016)
- Structural/PW800 Service Engineering Intern, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Mississauga, Canada (September 2015 – December 2015)
- PW800 Service Engineering Intern, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Mississauga, Canada (January 2015 – April 2015)
Research Topic: Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition and Turbulence
Tyko Everest Van Vliet
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Winter 2019)
Zeping Sun
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Assistant (Summer 2018)
Background
- Research Assistant, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Lampoldshausen, Germany (2016)
- BASc Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (2014 – Present)
Research Topic: Wall-Modelling Transcritical Flows with Heat Transfer
Imthiaz Syed
Accelerated Masters Student (Summer 2018 – Present)
Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (2014 – Present)
Background
- Applications Engineering Intern, Clearpath Robotics Inc., Waterloo, Canada (September 2017 – December 2017)
- Automation Designer – Mechanical, ATS Automation Ltd., Cambridge, Canada (January 2017 – April 2017)
- Mechanical Designer, Prodomax Automation Ltd., Barrie, Canada (May 2016 – August 2016)
- Research Assistant , David Florida Laboratory, Canadian Space Agency (CSA – DFL), Canada (September 2015 – Dec 2015)
- Jr. Mechanical Engineer, Magna Powertrain, Markham, Canada (January 2015 – April 2015)
Research Topic: Induction Heating Propulsion Systems for Aerospace Applications
Yuchen He
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Fall 2018)
Jason Elsted
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Fall 2018)
Jin Sia
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer 2018)
Isaac Boersma
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer 2017)
Eric Murphy-Zaremba
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer 2017)
Felicity Chan
Undergraduate Research Intern (Summer 2017)
James Azzalini
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer 2017)
Kianna Wan
Undergraduate Research Intern (Fall 2016-Winter 2017), currently at the Stanford University
Student, Mathematical Physics, University of Waterloo (2013 – present)
Background
- Research Intern, Institute of Theoretical Physics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland (February 2016 – present)
- Hardware Design Engineer, Athos, Redwood City, United States (August 2015 – December 2015)
- Research Assistant, Kelley Laboratory, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada (January 2015 – April 2015)
Research Topic: Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition Modelling / Flamelet Modelling for Rocket Combustion
Daniel Kaufhold
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Winter 2017), Currently at Apple
Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (2012 – present)
Background
- Technical Director / Aerodynamics Lead, Waterloo Formula Electric, Waterloo, Canada (September 2012 – present)
- Thermal CFD Engineering Intern, Apple, Cupertino, United States (August 2016 – December 2016)
- Product Design Intern, Apple, Cupertino, United States (January 2016 – April 2016)
- Mechanism Design Intern, Multimatic, Markham, Canada (September 2014 – December 2014)
- Mechanical Testing Intern, Multimatic, Markham, Canada (January 2014 – April 2014)
Research Topic: Ship Manoeuvrability Simulations / Transonic Grid Fin Simulations
Marshall Mykietyshyn
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Winter 2017)
Background
- Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada (2015-present)
Research Topic: Aeroacoustic Jet Emissions in a Test Cell
Tamim Faruk
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Winter 2017)
Student, Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo (2015 – present)
Background
- Software Engineering Intern, Navi, Waterloo, Canada (August 2016 – December 2016)
- Robotics Engineering Intern, Curiato, Waterloo, Canada (May 2016 – August 2016)
Research Topic: Aeroacoustic Coupling in Engine Test Cells
Robin Liu
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Fall 2016)
Background
- Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada (2013-present)
Research Topic: Shock wave-Turbulence Interaction
Xiao Niu
NSERC USRA student, University of Waterloo (summer 2016)
Background
- Student, Aerospace Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Montreal, Canada (2015-present)
- Engineering Intern, Bombardier Aerospace (Fall 2016)
Hilbert Li
Background
- Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada (2014-present)
Research Topic: High-Atmospheric Pollution Resulting from Space-Travel