Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, taught at Northwestern for Fall 1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, Chicago State, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying plasma turbulence and plasma jets. His research has also included fluid physics and electric propulsion using Lattice-Boltzmann methods, spectral element methods, Weighted Essentially Non-Oscillatory (WENO), etc.
Past research includes modeling single and multi-species plasma flows through ion thruster optics and the discharge cathode assembly; computer simulations of blood flow interacting with blood vessels; modeling ocean-air interaction; reacting flow systems; modeling jet engine turbomachinery going unstable at NASA for 6 years (received NASA Performance Cash awards). Dr. Richard is involved in many outreach activities: e.g., tutoring, mentoring, directing related grants (for example, a grant for an NSF REU site). Dr, Richard is active in professional societies (American Physical Society (APS), American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), etc.), ASEE, ASME. Dr. Richard has authored or co-authored about 25 technical articles (19 of which are refereed publications). Dr. Richard teaches courses ranging from first-year introductory engineering design, fluid mechanics, to space plasma propulsion.
Dr. Kristi J. Shryock is Assistant Department Head for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She is also an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department. She received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a research focus on engineering
education. She works to improve the undergraduate engineering experience through evaluating preparation in mathematics and physics, incorporating experiential activities in the classroom, and introducing multidisciplinary design.
John began his career at NASA Langley Research Center in 1974, where he stayed until moving to Texas A&M University in 1989. While employed at NASA, he completed his Masters and PhD degrees at Stanford University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, respectively. His research has primarily focused on predicting the performance of composite materials subjected to static and fatigue loads. He has also explored non-mechanical behaviors, such as moisture diffusion, oxygen diffusion and subsequent oxidation, and permeability to cryogenic fuels. The overall goal is to predict the response of potential composite structures without the need for extensive experimental effort. He is also keenly interested in developing techniques for leveraging the power of symbolic and numerical computation to enhance learning opportunities for students.
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