Publications: Dissertations
Recent Dissertations
  • 2012
    • Chao, Xing (2012). Development of laser absorption sensors for combustion gases. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • MacDonald, Megan (2012). Decomposition kinetics of the rocket propellant RP-1 and its chemical kinetic surrogates. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Pang, Genny (2012). Experimental determination of rate constants for reactions of the hydroxyl radical with alkanes and alcohols. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Pyun, Sung Hyun (2012). Mid-IR laser-based diagnostics for hydrocarbon fuel vapor sensing and decomposition species measurements. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2011
    • Chang, Leyen (2011). Development of a diode laser sensor for measurement of mass flux in supersonic flow. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Cheung, Brian (2011). Tracer-based planar laser-induced fluorescence diagnostics: Quantitative photophysics and time-resolved imaging. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Haylett, Daniel (2011). The Development and application of aerosol shock tube methods for the study of low-vapor-pressure fuels. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Snyder, Jordan (2011). Development and application of tracer-based planar laser-induced fluorescence imaging diagnostics for HCCI engines. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Yoo, Jihyung (2011). Strategies for planar laser-induced fluorescence thermometry in shock tube flows. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2010
    • Farooq, Aamir (2010). Extended-NIR laser diagnostics for gas sensing applications. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Hong, Zekai (2010). An Improved hydrogen/oxygen mechanism based on shock tube/laser absorption measurements. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Vasu, Subith (2010). Measurements of ignition times, OH time-histories, and reaction rates in jet fuel and surrogate oxidation systems. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2009
    • Barbour, Ethan A. (2009). Modeling and laser-based sensing of pulsed detonation engines. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Porter, Jason M. (2009). Laser-based diagnostics for hydrocarbon fuels in the liquid and vapor phases. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Rieker, Gregory B. (2009). Wavelength-modulation spectroscopy for measurements of gas temperature and concentration in harsh environments. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2008
    • Owens, Zachary C. (2008). Flowfield characterization and model development in detonation tubes. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2007
    • Klingbeil, Adam E. (2007). Mid-IR laser absorption diagnostics for hydrocarbon vapor sensing in harsh environments. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Li, Hejie (2007). Near-infrared diode laser absorption spectroscopy with applications to reactive systems and combustion control. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Rothamer, David A. (2007). Development and application of infrared and tracer-based planar laser-induced fluorescence imaging diagnostics. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Vasudevan, Venkatesh (2007). Shock tube measurements of elementary oxidation and decomposition reactions important in combustion using OH, CH, and NCN laser absorption. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2006
    • Lee, Tonghun (2006). Strategies for nitric oxide laser-induced-flourescence in high-pressure combustion systems. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Liu, Xiang (2006). Line-of-sight absorption of H2O vapor: Gas temperature sensing in uniform and nonuniform flows. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Mattison, Daniel W. (2006). Development and application of laser-based sensors for harsh combustion environments. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2005
    • Hanson, Tom C. (2005). The development of a facility and diagnostics for studying shock-induced behavior in micron-sized aerosols. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Koch, Jon (2005). Fuel tracer photophysics for quantitative planar laser-induced flourescence. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Lyle, Kent (2005). Development of a real-time diode-laser mass flux sensor for simultaneous measurement of density and velocity of oxygen. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Ma, Lin (2005). Laser diagnostics for simultaneous vapor and droplet measurement in sprays. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Oehlschlaeger, Matthew A. (2005). Shock tube studies of thermal decomposition reactions using ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Zhou, Xin (2005). Diode-laser absorption sensors for combustion control. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2004
    • Herbon, John T. (2004). Shock tube measurements of CH3+O2 kinetics and the heat of formation of the OH radical. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Kim, Suhong (2004). Development of tunable diode laser absorption sensors for a large-scale arc-heated-plasma wind tunnel. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Liu, Jonathan T. C. (2004). Near-infrared diode laser absorption diagnostics for temperature and species in engines. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2002
    • Song, Soonho (2002). Application of frequency modulation spectoscopy to shock tube studies of elementary NH2 reactions. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2001
    • Horning, David C. (2001). A study of the high-temperature autoignition and thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Kirby, Brian J. (2001). Infrared planar laser-induced flourescence imaging and applications to imaging of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Morris, Christopher I. (2001). Shock-induced combustion in high-speed wedge flows. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Rossmann, Tobias (2001). An experimental investigation of high compressibility mixing layers. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Sanders, Scott T. (2001). Diode-laser sensors for harsh environments with application to pulse detonation engines. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Wang, Jian (2001). New strategies of diode laser absorption sensors. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Webber, Michael E. (2001). Diode laser measurements of NH3 and CO2 for combustion and bioreactor applications. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
  • 2000
    • Ben-Yakar, Adela (2000). Experimental investigation of mixing and ignition of transverse jets in supersonic crossflows. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Chou, Shang-I. (2000). Diode-laser absorption spectroscopy of hydrogen halides for semiconductor plasma process diagnostics. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.
    • Wehe, Shawn D. (2000). Development of a tunable diode laser probe for measurements in hypervelocity flows. Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering. Stanford: Stanford University.