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We research unsteady turbulent combustion in normal- and microgravity, liquid fuel injection into supersonic flow, and film condensation under reduced gravity conditions. In addition to providing additional insight into the nature of turbulent flames, the combustion research informs the development of compact, low-emissions combustors for terrestrial applications. The film condensation research has potential applications for terrestrial and space-based power systems as well as fluid handling in space. 

Recent News

Uri Shumlak

One option for slowing down climate change? Block out the sun

KUOW interviews Professor Hermanson on the technical feasibility of sun shields, a proposed solution to combat climate change.

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Understanding cryogenic propellants for long-duration space missions

Professor Hermanson’s publication selected as Cryogenics Best Paper for advancement of propellant modeling.

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An A&A-developed experiment is going to the International Space Station 

A&A researchers are developing a film evaporation experiment under a new grant from CASIS and the NSF.

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