“Press on: nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
– Calvin Coolidge
Dana Dabiri
Professor
Office: 316C Guggenheim Hall
Phone: (206) 543-6067
dabiri@uw.edu
Dr. Dabiri’s studies fundamental fluid flows through new and advanced quantitative flow imaging techniques. He has and is developing novel methods in 2D and 3D Particle Tracking Velocimetry, and simultaneous global pressure, temperature and velocimetry measurements, for applications in studies of Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Laminar and turbulent boundary layers, transition, separation, flow control, experimental approaches to turbulence modeling, wake flows, and micro-flows, cardiovascular flows and aero-acoustics.
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Cindy Chen
Graduate Researcher
Cindy is pursuing a MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics with a focus on fluid dynamics. She is currently researching Helmholtz resonators and the flow patterns around them, using CFD and wind tunnel testing.
Qintao Chen
Graduate Researcher
Qintao Chen is pursuing an MS in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. He is currently studying and conducting research on pressure-sensitive paint.
John Diep
Graduate Researcher
John is pursuing an MS in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing. He is working on a calibration chamber for calibrating shear sensitive film.
Simon Dawson
Undergraduate Researcher
Simon is a Senior pursuing a B.S. in Physics and a B.S. in Astronomy. His research focuses primarily on developing and maintaining the HST background-oriented schlieren system, implementing data acquisition systems, and tunnel operation. Interests of his include high-redshift galactic evolution, stellar dynamics, and mechatronics.
Ji Feng
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Feng’s research focuses on design and fabrication of pressure- and temperature-sensitivecolorimetric systems for aerodynamic applications.
Andrew Jansen
Graduate Researcher
Andrew investigates unsteady film evaporation. He is working on 3D Particle Tracking Velocimetry to observe the convective structure in unsteady evaporating films. Detailed understanding of the convective structure can improve fundamental understanding and has the potential to improve overall heat transfer. In his free time he enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and playing basketball. Andrew is currently pursuing his PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He received his M.S. from the UW in 2020 and his B.S. in engineering and B.A. in economics from Swarthmore College in 2018.
Zhixiang Lai
Graduate Researcher
Zhixiang is pursuing MS in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the Pressure Sensitive Paint Research team.
Aileen Laubach
Undergraduate Researcher
Aileen is a senior pursuing a B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Her current research interests include aerodynamics and pressure-sensitive paints.
Jonah Lin
Undergraduate Researcher
Jonah is a Junior pursuing a B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics. His interests include rocketry and advanced composite materials.
Daniel Lord
Graduate Researcher
Daniel received his B.S. in aeronautics and astronautics. His current research is focused on the construction of a hypersonic wind tunnel.
Jonathan Sehmel
Undergraduate Researcher
Jonathan is a Senior pursuing a B.S in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. His interests include fluid dynamic simulations and testing.
Hugh Suratgar
Undergraduate Researcher
Hugh is a junior pursuing a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering. His current work involves operating and performing maintenance on the hypersonic wind tunnel.
Kazunobu Takahara
Graduate Researcher
Kazu is pursuing a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at University of Washington. He is currently investigating characterization and implementation of Pressure-Sensitive and Temperature-Sensitive Paint for low-speed flow applications.
Lucas Vos
Undergraduate Researcher
Lucas is a Junior pursuing a B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics. His interests include fluid dynamics and ballistics.
Anthony Zang
Undergraduate Researcher
Anthony Zhang is a Junior pursuing a B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. He is currently assisting the Oil Interferometry project in the lab.
Noah Tanner
Graduate Researcher
Noah is pursuing a MS in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in mechatronics. His research currently focuses on 2D Image Registration for Pressure-Sensitive and Temperature-Sensitive Paint. Interests of his include product design, electronics, and acoustic engineering.
Jianya Wei
Graduate Researcher
Jianya is pursuing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. He is part of the Pressure and Temperature Sensitive Paint Research Team.
Members to-Date
Affiliate Faculty
- Gamal Khalil (Affiliate Faculty, 2010-2015)
Post-Doctoral Scholars
- Ji Feng (Current)
- Wenwen Yin
Graduate Students
- Daniel Lord (Current)
- Shreeya Gadgil (Current)
- Kazunobu Takahara (Current)
- Tavish Marsh (Current)
- Luke Stuart (Current)
- Andrew Jansen (Current)
- Eloi Lebrec (M.S. 2024)
- Jarrett Van Dyke (M.S. 2024)
- Colin Baxter (M.S. 2024)
- Benito Chacko (M.S. 2024)
- Richard Egbert (M.S. 2023)
- ChungPing Ho, (M.S. 2023)
- Stephen Scharkov, (M.S. 2022)
- Shan Siddiqui, (M.S. 2022)
- Josh Damrongsiri, (M.S. 2021)
- YiLin Liu, (M.S. 2021)
- JerYo Lee (M.S. 2021)
- YiLin Liu (M.S. 2021)
- Josh Shnaphadh (M.S. 2021)
- Peter Schilling (M.S. 2020, Boeing)
- Charles Pecora (M.S. 2018, APiJET)
- Joshua Hunt (M.S., 2015, Air Force)
- Nicholas Dona (M.S., 2015, Air Force)
- Lillian Pryor (M.S., 2015, Air Force)
- Trey Cottingham (M.S., 2015, Air Force)
- Wei-Hsin Tien (Ph.D. 2013, faculty at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology)
- Gina Debenedictis (MS, 2014, Zodiac Aerospace)
- Daniel Lacroix (MS, 2014, Air Force)
- Joel Leigh (AMath, MS, 2012)
- Guo Li (MS, AA, 2012, Facebook)
- Trenton West (M.S., 2012, Air Force)
- Micah Paul (M.S., 2012, Air Force)
- Mazyar Amin (Ph.D., 2010, faculty at Miami University)
- Joey Duncan (M.S., 2009, Edwards Air Force Base)
- Alvaro Pantigoso (M.S., 2009)
- Rob Grothe (M.S., 2008, Air Force)
- Travis Bryce (M.S., 2007, Air Force)
- David Schmitt (M.S., 2007, Air Force)
- Brad Thompson (Ph.D., 2007, Clinical Professor and Program Coordinator, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University)
- Brian Massey (with K. Morgansen, M.S., 2004, Pratt & Whitney)
- Lisa Kajitani (M.S., 2004, Boeing)
- Daniel Lacroix (AA, MS, Air Force)
- Mikko Johnson (AA, BS)
International Graduate Students
- Benjamin Beuhling (TU Berlin, 2018)
- Jonathan Howard (Universite de Lyon, Study Abroad Program, 2013)
- Paul Charmes (EI.CESI Ecole D’Ingénieurs, Study Abroad program, 2013)
- Maxime Cheval (Universite de Nantes, Summer Internship Program, 2013)
- Jonathan Howard (Universite de Lyon, Summer Internship Program, 2013)
- Stephane Lopez (EI.CESI Ecole D’Ingénieurs, Study Abroad program, 2012)
- Loic Rudolf (EI.CESI Ecole D’Ingénieurs, Study Abroad program, 2012)
- Guillaume Seiter (EI.CESI Ecole D’Ingénieurs, Study Abroad program, 2012)
- Julian Massing (Technische Universität Berlin, 2010)
- Teddy Viraye-Chevalier (ENAC (the French School of Civil Aviation), 2010)
- Thoralf Reichel (Technische Universität Berlin, 2010)
- Florian Tuerke (Technische Universität Berlin, 2010)
- Antoine Hochar (ENSMA, 2008, GE Energy)
- Laurent Viard (ENSMA, 2005, Rolls-Royce)
- Henrike Thomsen (Technische Universität Berlin, 2004, WINDnovation Engineering Solutions GmbH (co-Founder))
Undergraduate Students
- Hugh Suratgar (Current) Sum24, A24
- Simon Dawson (Current) Sp24, Sum24, A24
- Aileen Laubach (Current) Sp24, A24
- Jonathan Sehmel (Current) Sp24, A24
- Sara Hines (Current) A23, A24
- Lucas Vos (Current) A23, W24, S24, A24
- Grace Kenny Jonah Lin Sp24, Sum24
- Josha Paonaskar S24
- Peter Funston W24,S24
- Phuong Le A23, W24
- Lillie LaPlace A23, W24, S24
- Ben Fetters S23, W24, S24
- Caleb Hadland S23, W24, S24
- Kevin Major Sum23, A23, W24
- Daniel Lord W23, S23, A23, W24, S24
- Oliver Recinos Sum22, A22, W23, S23
- Anthony Nguyen S23
- John Purpura 22
- Zhangsheng Lian, A18,W19, Sp19, Su19, A19, W20
- Alex Bernard A15, W16, W16, Sp16, A16, W17, Sp17
- Severiano Sandomirsky A15, W16, W16, Sp16, A16, W17, Sp17
- Tyler McIrvin A15, W16, W16
- Cory Lock A15, W16, W16
- Gai Ogiharra A14, W15
- Mikko Johnson A12, W12, A13
- Ariel Lin A12
- William Russel Sum12
- Jesse Kotel S12
- Bilal Khan S12
- Liang Chen S12
- Kenneth Low S11, A11, W12
- Marianna Zanella A11, W12
- Danielle Hull W12
- Stella Lee W12
- Jialiang Wen A11, W12
- Austin Lueck A10, W11
- Jeff Devlin A10
- Sean Livingston A10
- Guoshi Li W10
- Matt Lessnau W10
- Damon Tsai Sp10
- Christopher Birge W10, Sp10
- Luke Jenson W10, Sp10
- Dinelli Jayatilaka W10, Sp10
- Setondji Nahum A09, W10
- Keegan Webster A09, W10
- Andrew Blashaw Sp09
- Alex Popescu A08
- Namiko Saito A08
- Carlos Rufin A08
- Kyle Odland A08
- Angela Stickles S07
- Andree Susanto (Mary Gates Scholar) A06
- Chan-Seng Pun (Mary Gates Scholar) S06
- Alex Bourdages S06
- Patrick Kartes W06
- Amanda Horike (Mary Gates Scholar) W06
- Davud Kasparov W06
- Sean Richardson S06
- Keqi Chen Sum05
- Darin Flynn A05
- Randall Svac A05
- Lesley Kobiashi A05
- Kelly Allen S05
- David Adamson S05
- Miguel Rodriguez S05
- Mario Manuel S05
- Chris Long W05
- Chi Ho Eric Cheung W05
- Paul Carter W05
- Colin Adams W05
- Toru Yamasaki (Mary Gates Scholar) W05
- Noel Pelland W05
- Josh Rickey W04
- Justin Hatcher (Osberg Fellows, Mary Gates Scholar) W04
- Ty Wells W04
- Adi Salehuddin (Mary Gates Scholar) S04
- Mark Baron W04
- Paul Riddle Sum03-S04