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Van Poppel Teaching and Research

Texas A&M University College of Engineering

Research

Computational Energy Sciences

Advanced numerical methods for simulating electrohydrodynamic flows. This work focuses on the development of novel, numerically sharp methods for accurately simulating multiphase, electrically-charged Diesel-type sprays. Surface effects at the phase interface as well as bulk dynamics are modeled in an accurate and robust manner. One of the few simulations of fully three-dimensional direct numerical simulations of electrically charged sprays.

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Applied Hypersonics

Basic and applied research in non-equilibrium hypersonic gaseous flows and their applications in hypersonic aerodynamics and propulsion. My work last year included modeling, simulation, and experimentation of hypersonic wall bounded laminar and turbulent viscous flows, high enthalpy non-equilibrium gases and plasmas; surface reactions, hypersonic wind tunnel design, advanced laser diagnostics, and flight tests.

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Engineering Education

My work in this area supports both scholarly efforts and teaching excellence. The areas I have addressed through the past 20 years include project-based learning, integrating curricula and the mechanical engineering program, and the development, implementation, or improvement laboratories. Of recent interest is technical communication (TECOM) for scientists and engineers.

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