Selected GTL Publications
GTL-related Theses
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(Format: author, title, department, year, degree)
Mobed, D.D., “Experimental aero-acoustic assessment of swirling flows for drag applications,” Aero 2007 S.M.
Shah, P.N., “Novel turbomachinery concepts for highly integrated airframe/propulsion systems,” M.E. 2007 Ph.D.
Bert, J., “Application of a design optimization strategy to multi-stage compressor matching,” Aero 2006 S.M.
Cohen, E.D., “Vibration detection in turbomachinery using non-contacting sensors,” E.E. 2006 M.Eng.
Gould, K.A., “Characterization of unsteady flow processes in a centrifugal compressor stage,” Aero 2006 S.M.
Le Floch-Yin, F.T., “Entropy generation in fluid mixing,” Aero 2006 S.M.
Lei, V.-M., “A simple criterion for three-dimensional flow separation in axial compressors,” Aero 2006 Ph.D.
Plas, A.P., “Performance of a boundary layer ingesting propulsion system,” Aero 2006 S.M.
Shinagawa, Y., “Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings, “Aero 2006 S.M.
Teo, C.J., “MEMS turbomachinery rotordynamics : modeling, design and testing,” Aero 2006 Ph.D.
Villanueva, A.D., “Characterization of the flow field response to vaneless space reduction in centrifugal compressors,” Aero 2006 S.M.
Castiella Ruiz de Velasco, J.C., “A novel design methodology for enhanced compressor performance based on a dynamic stability metric,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Dakhel, P.M., “Modeling of particulate matter creation and evolution in aircraft engines, plumes and particle sampling systems,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Freuler, P.N., “Boundary layer ingesting inlet design for a silent aircraft,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Kambouchev, N.D., “Probabilistic analysis of compression system stability using importance sampling,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Klima, K., “Assessment of a global contrail modeling method and operational strategies for contrail mitigation,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Lee, J.J., “Modeling aviation's global emissions, uncertainty analysis, and applications to policy,” Aero 2005 Ph.D.
Liu, L., “Theory for hydrostatic gas journal bearings for micro-electro-mechanical systems,” M.E. 2005 Ph.D.
Nolan, S.P., “Effect of radical transport on compressor tip clearance flow structures and enhancement of stable flow range,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Onnée, J.-F., “Aerodynamic performance measurements in a counter-rotating aspirated compressor,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Parker, D.V., “Design and operation of a counter-rotating aspirated compressor blowdown test facility,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Sakaliyski, K.D., “Aeroacoustics of perforated drag plates for quiet transport aircraft,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Sirakov, B.T., “Characterization and design of non-adiabatic micro-compressor impeller and preliminary design of self-sustained micro engine system,” Aero 2005 Ph.D.
Smythe, C.J., “Forced response predictions in modern centrifugal compressor design,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Tournier, S.E., “Flow analysis and control in a subsonic inlet,” Aero 2005 S.M.
Ahsun, U., “Dynamic characterization and active control of unstarts in a near-isentropic supersonic inlet,” Aero 2004 S.M.
Bernier, M., “An experimental investigation of heat transfer to hydrogen peroxide in microtubes,” M.E. 2004 S.M.
Choi, D., “Silicon carbide process development for microengine applications : residual stress control and microfabrication,” MatSci&E 2004 Ph.D.
Collin, J.E., “Impact of aerothermal modeling on the estimation of turbine blade life,” M.E. 2004 S.M.
Fitzgerald, N.A., “Probabilistic analysis of meanline compressor rotor performance,” Aero 2004 S.M.
Köser, H., “Development of magnetic induction machines for micro turbo machinery,” E.E. 2002 Ph.D.
Kountras, A., “Probabilistic analysis of turbine blade durability,” Aero 2004 S.M.
Lackner, M., “Vibration and crack detection in gas turbine engine compressor blades using Eddy current sensors,” Aero 2004 S.M.
Manneville, A., “Propulsion system concepts for silent aircraft,” Aero 2004 S.M.
Park, S., “Avionics and control system development for mid-air rendezvous of two unmanned aerial vehicles,” Aero 2004 Ph.D.
Protz, C.S., “Experimental investigation of microfabricated bipropellant rocket engines,” Aero 2004 Ph.D.
Savoulides, N., “Development of a MEMS turbocharger and gas turbine engine,” Aero 2004 Ph.D.
Spadaccini, C.M., “Combustion systems for power-MEMS applications,” Aero 2004 Ph.D.
Townsend, J.L., “Experimental evaluation and modeling of a turbine blade with potassium evaporative cooling,” Aero 2004 Ph.D.
Turner, K.T., “Wafer bonding : mechanics-based models and experiments,” M.E. 2004 Ph.D.
Aknouche, S., “Impact of tip clearance flow on centrifugal pump impeller performance,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Blanvillain, E., “Dynamic stability analysis of a multi-stage axial compressor with design implications,” Aero 2003 M.Eng.
Chan, K.I., “An assessment of computational procedures for eleven-stage compressor response to inlet distortion,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Diez, S., “Preliminary performance characteristics of a microfabricated turbopump,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Dorca Luque, J.M., “Application of an energy-like stability metric for axial compressor design,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Hanlon, C.J., “Engine design implications for a blended wing-body aircraft with boundary later ingestion,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Hao, B., “Effect of variability on combustor performance,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Kirk, D.R., “Near-wall reaction effects on film-cooled surface heat transfer,” Aero 2003 Ph.D.
Lin, Y., “Fabrication and testing of a spar-actuated active compressor rotor blade,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Luers, A.S., “Flow control techniques in a serpentine inlet : an enabling technology to increase the military viability of unmanned air vehicles,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Luo, J., “Computational study of rotating stall in high-speed compressor,” Aero 2003 S.M.
MacLeod, B.B., “Effect of a sinusoidal three-lobe total pressure distortion on a transonic compressor : distortion propagation, compressor performance, and blade passage events,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Milanes, D.W., “Near wall reaction effects on film-cooled backward-facing step heat transfer,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Murray, N.P., “Effects of impeller-diffuser interaction on centrifugal compressor performance,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Peck, J., “Development of a catalytic combustion system for the MIT Micro Gas Turbine Engine,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Perrot, V.P., “A design optimization framework for enhanced compressor stability using dynamic system modeling,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Pilczer, D., “Noise reduction assessments and preliminary design implications for a functionally-silent aircraft,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Vincent, A., “Impact of geometric variability on compressor repeating-stage performance,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Yam, C.K., “Validation of modeling methodology and investigation of mass addition effects on evolution of trace species in post-combustor flow path,” Aero 2003 S.M.
Braddom, S.R., “Design and characterization of robust hot film sensors for tactial aircraft inlets,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Chase, J.P., “Value creation in the product development process,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Dailey, R.J., “An automation approach to guiding an air vehicle through an obstacle field,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Jamonet, L., “Testing of a microrocket engine turbopump,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Janjua, J.J., “Instrumentation for aerodynamic and thermal performance tests of a turbine stage in short-duration facilities,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Joppin, C., “Cooling performance of storable propellants for a micro rocket engine,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Kirchner, J., “Aerodynamic design of an aspirated counter-rotating Compressor,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Lenglin, G.P., “Characterization of wake- and tip-vortex-induced unsteady blade response in multistage compressor environment,” Aero 2002 S.M.
McElwain, B.D., “Unsteady separation point injection for pressure recovery improvement in high subsonic diffusers,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Moon, H.S., “Design of Si/SiC hybrid structures for elevated temperature micro-turbomachinery,” M.E. 2002 Ph.D.
Noonan, E.E., “Structural analysis of the MIT Micro Rocket Combustion Chamber,” Aero 2002 S.M.
Vo, H.D., “Role of tip clearance flow on axial compressor stability,” Aero 2002 Ph.D.
Babikian, R., “The historical fuel efficiency characteristics of regional aircraft from technological, operational, and cost perspectives,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Bae, J.W., “Active control of tip clearance flow in axial compressors,” Aero 2001 Ph.D.
Choi, T.J., “Development of an effective computational methodology for multi-stage compressor map generation,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Dalbey, K.R., “Aerodynamics of a fan bypass duct system,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Deux, A., “Design of a silicon microfabricated rocket engine turbopump,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Evans, S.W., “Thermal design of a cooled micro gas turbine,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Keogh, R.C., “Aerodynamic performance measurements of a film-cooled turbine stage,” Aero 2001 Ph.D.
McCabe, N., “A system study on the use of aspirated technology in gas turbine engines,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Nagle, S.F., “Analysis, design, and fabrication of an electric induction micromotor for a micro gas-turbine generator,” E.E. 2001 Ph.D.
Park, S., “Integration of parent-child unmanned air vehicle focusing on control system development,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Pennathur, S., “Micro-scale turbopump blade cavitation,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Philippon, B.H., “Design of a film cooled MEMS micro turbine,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Schuler, B.J., “Experimental investigation of an aspirated fan stage,” Aero 2001 Ph.D.
Sirakov, B.T., “Effects of upstream unsteady flow conditions on rotor tip leakage flow,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Spakovszky, Z.S., “Applications of axial and radial compressor dynamic system modeling,” Aero 2001 Ph.D.
Tang, D., “Rotor speed microsensor for the MIT Microengine,” M.E. 2001 S.M.
Turner, K.T., “An evaluation of critical issues for microhydraulic transducers : silicon wafer bonding, strenght of silicon on insulator membranes and gold-tin solder bonding,” M.E. 2001 S.M.
Urbain, F., “Vehicle design, flight control avionics, and flight tests for the parent and child unmanned air vehicle,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Van Poppel, B.P., “Tip casing heat transfer measurements of a film-cooled turbine stage in a short duration facility,”Aero 2001 S.M.
Warfield, Z.G., “Active control of separation induced distortion in a scaled tactial aircraft inlet,” Aero 2001 S.M.
Wong, C.W., “Design, fabrication, experimentation and analysis of high-speed microscale gas bearings,” M.E. 2001 S.M.
Yang, W., “A MEMS valve for the MIT microengine,” M.E. 2001 S.M.
Al-Nahwi, A.A., “Aerodynamic-rotordynamic interaction in axial compression systems,” M.E. 2000 Ph.D.
Chobot, A.T., “Modeling the evolution of trace species in the post-combustor flow path of gas turbine engines,” M.E. 2000 S.M.
Farahat, W.A., “Dynamical characterization, state estimations and testing of active compressor blades,” M.E. 2000 S.M.
Faust, A.J., “Forced convective heat transfer to supercritical water in micro-rocket cooling passages,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Fréchette, L.G., “Development of a microfabricated silicon motor-driven compression system,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Freedman, J.H., “Design of a multi-spool, high-speed, counter-rotating aspirated compressor,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Harrison, T.S., “Packaging of the MIT Microengine,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Khalak, A., “Parametric dependencies of aeroengine flutter for flutter clearance applications,” M.E. 2000 Ph.D.
Lee, J.J., “Historical and future trends in aircraft performance, cost, and emissions,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Liao, S., “Robust control of a surge and rotating stall in an axial compressor,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Liu, C., “Dynamical system modeling of a micro gas turbine engine,” Aero 2000 S.M.
London, A.P., “Development and test of a microfabricated birpropellant rocket engine,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Mehra, A., “Development of a high power density combustion system for a silicon micro gas turbine engine,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Miller, B., “Hybrid silicon/silicon carbide microstructures and silicon bond strength tests for the MIT Microengine,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Orr, D.J., “Macro-scale investigation of high speed gas bearings for MEMS devices,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Piekos, E.S., “Numerical simulation of gas-lubricated journal bearings for microfabricated machines,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Posokhow, B.A., “A study on the stability of a high speed compressor,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Protz, C.S., “Systems analysis of a microfabricated storable bipropellant rocket engine,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Protz, J.M., “An assessment of the aerodynamic, thermodynamic, and manufacturing issues for the design, development, and microfabrication of a demonstration micro engine, “Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Savoulides, N., “Low order models for hybrid gas bearings,” Aero 2000 S.M.
Shum, Y.K., “Impeller-diffuser interaction in centrifugal compressors,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Willcox, K.E., “Reduced-order aerodynamic models for aeroelastic control of turbomachines,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
Wohletz, J.M., “Retrofit systems for reconfiguration in civil aviation,” Aero 2000 Ph.D.
