Research Interests:
Sub-orbital rocket launch and tracking, Global Positioning Systems; turbulent flows such as shear layers and supersonic jets; fundamental turbulence spectrum and flow control.
Degrees:
1990, Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Specialization: Turbulent Flows, Lasers and Optics. University of Washington, Seattle,Washington.
1986, M.S, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Specialization: Fluid Mechanics. University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
1985, B.S., Engineering and Applied Science with Aeronautics option, California Institute of Technology. Pasadena.
Recent Publications:
Feldt, Christian, Chew, L. “Modified Macro Scale Evaluation of Simple and Complex Micro Channels for Low Reynolds Numbers”, MEMS Journal, July 2003. Brassard, M. Chen, R-H, Chew, L. “An Experimental Study of Underexpanded Square Jet Noise”, Journal of Sound and Vibration 197, Vol 2, 1996, pp255-261.
Chen, Ruey-Hung, Navedo, J. and Chew, L.. “Effects of Fuel Lewis Number on and Damkohler Number Scaling of Nitric Oxide Emmission Level of Burke-Schumann Type Flames”. Combust. Sci and Tech., 1997, Vol. 127, pp-293-318.
Chew, Larry, Startup, Ernest. “GPS for Florida Schools”, Florida Association of Sciene Teachers, August 1998.
Yu, Y.K., Chen, R.H. and Chew, L. “Screech Tone Noise and Mode Switching in Supersonic Swirling Jets” AIAA Journal, Sept. 1998.
Scientific and Professional Societies:
AIAA
FTEA
FAST
ITEA
American Physical Society
SAE
Honors and Awards:
College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching award (3 times)
Ralph Teetor SAE Excellence in Teaching Award
College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching award
1st Place; AIAA National Student Conference, Best Graduate Student Paper
