Invited Presentations

  1. “Better Understanding Ignition and Flow Development: Case Studies of Using Infrared Thermography to Study Flows,” University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, remote (2022).

  1. “Applying Infrared Thermography to Study Flows,” Texas A&M University,” College Station, TX (2022).

  1. Presented with S. Adusumilli, “Part III: Identifying Source Terms and Processes Controlling Firebrand Generation – A discussion on the Energy Deposited by Firebrands,” National Institute of Science and Technology, MD, remote (2022)

  1. “Using Infrared Thermography: A Diagnostic Tool to Provide Quantitative Insights into Participating Media,” University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, remote (2022).

  1. “Using Infrared Thermography to Provide Quantitative Insights into Flows,” University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, remote (2022).

  1. “Multi-Scale Study of Firebrand Production and Source Terms for Multiple Fuels,” University of Melbourne Australia, remote (2021).

  1. “Influence of Environmental and Fuel Conditions on Firebrand Production Across Multiple Length Scales,” Southwestern Community College, Coos Bay, OR remote (2021).

  1. “Using Infrared Thermography to Provide Insights into Aero Propulsion Applications,” Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA remote (2021).

  1. “Infrared Thermography as a Diagnostics Tool for Aero-propulsion Applications,” The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, remote (2021)

  1. Presented with S. Adusumilli, “Multi-Scale Study of Firebrand Production and Source Terms for Multiple Fuels,” National Institute of Science and Technology, MD, remote (2021)

  1. “Influence of Combustion Products on Ignition, Deflagration and Detonations,” Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, CT, remote (2021).

  1. “Multi-Scale Study of Ember Production and Source Terms for Multiple Fuels,” Victoria University in Melbourne Australia, remote (2021).

  1. “Wildfires in Oregon,” Corvallis Rotary Club, remote (2020).

  1. “Burning and Learning,” STEAM Lecture for daVinci Days, remote (2020).

  1. “Multi-Scale Study of Ember Production and Transport under Multiple Environmental and Fuel Conditions,” University of California in Irvine, remote (2020).

  1. “Multi-Scale Study of Ember Production and Transport under Multiple Environmental and Fuel Conditions,” Oregon Incident Management Team Meeting, Canyonville, OR (2019).

  1. “Identifying Processes Controlling Combustion Phenomena in Gas Turbine Engines and Wildfires,” Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2019).

  1. “Infrared Thermography: Applications Analyzing and Evaluating Flows,” University of Maryland, College Park, MD (2018).

  1.  “Infrared Thermography: Applications for Evaluating Reacting and Non-Reacting Flows,” NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL (2018).

  1. “Identifying Sensitivities of Ignition, Turbulent Flame Propagation, and Detonations to the Presence of Combustion Products,” GE Global Research Center, Corvallis, OR (virtual) (2018).

  1. “Introduction to Gas Turbine Engine Propulsion and Research at Government and University Laboratories,” University of Portland, Portland, OR (2017).

  1. “Application of Infrared Thermography to Reacting and Non-Reacting Flows,” Pennsylvania State University, College Station, PA (2016).

  1. “Infrared Thermography and Turbulent Flame Speeds for Aviation Applications,” Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ (2016).

  1. “Ignition, Propagation, and Emissions from Smoldering Combustion and Firebrands,” College of Forestry Students, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (2016).

  1. “Radiation Emissions from Large Hydrocarbon Fuels Burned on a Diffusion Burner,” FM Global, Norwood, MA (2016).

  1. “Spark Kernel Development, Turbulent Flame Speeds of Aviation Fuels, and Radiation Emissions with Applications to Gas Turbine Engine Combustors,” Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, CT (2016).

  1. “Advances in Gas Turbine Engines to Address Global Energy Needs,” Sustainable Energy Initiative Club, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (2015).

  1. “Introduction to Gas Turbine Engine Propulsion and Research at a Government Laboratory,” Aeronautical class, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (2013).

  1. “Physics of Reacting and Non-Reacting Flows Based on Infrared Radiation and Electronically Excited Emissions,” National Energy and Technology Laboratory, Morgantown, WV (2013).

  1. “Ultra-Compact Combustors,” General McCasland (two star) and Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH (2013).

  1. “Insights into Reacting and Non-Reacting Flows Using Infrared Radiation and Electronically Excited Emissions” Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (2013).

  1. “Reacting Boundary Layers and Development of Ultra-Compact Combustors,” Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2012).

  1. “Inverse Diffusion Flames, Mass Transport, Emissions and Other Science Associated with Ultra-Compact Combustors,” Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CN (2012).

  1. “Inverse Diffusion Flames in Vitiated Cross-flows: Structure and Heat Flux,” Universität der Bundeswehr Müchen, Munich, Germany, (2012).

  1. “The Beginning, the Middle, and the End of Gas Turbine Combustors,” Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2012).

  1. “Fundamental Combustion Studies at Air Force Research Laboratory,” Propulsion & Power Systems Alliance Meeting, Columbus, OH (2011).

  1. “Spatial and Temporal Development of Spark Kernels, Inverse Diffusion Flames in Cross-flows, and Air Force Combustion Research Needs,” University of Maryland, College Park, MD (2011).

  1. “Advanced in Combustion Technology: Inverse Diffusion Flames and Temperature Distribution in Spark Kernels,” AFRL, Materials Directorate, RXLN, WPAFB, OH (2011).

  1. Co-author B. Kiel, “Radiation Intensity, Temperature, and Sensible Energy of Spark Kernels,” Turbine Engine Technology Symposium, Dayton, OH (2010).

  1. Co-author B. Kiel, “Radiation Intensity, Temperature, and Sensible Energy of Spark Kernels,” Augmentor Design Systems Conference, Jacksonville, FL (2010).