Joining the lab
I am always interested in new scientists/engineers joining our team. Previous experience in wind tunnel diagnostics (such as PIV), data visualization or machine learning is advantageous. Experience with Matlab or Python also beneficial. When getting in touch please highlight evidence of independent research, conceptualization, design, building/manufacture and testing processes, or any project that you feel best highlights hands-on or problem solving skills. Writing samples are also encouraged.
For autumn 2023, I am planning to recruit one more PhD students to explore challenges in applied hypersonics. These positions would focus on hypersonic jet interactions, hypersonic measurement in cutting edge national facilities and synthesis of experimental and computational datasets to extract unmeasured variables. A strong datascience component is likely. US citizens only.
I am also seeking students keen to for the following projects (not exhaustive list of potential projects):
Explorations of turbulent separated flow dynamics, with a focus on data science and machine learning.
Analysis of supersonic retropropulsion flowfields (specific expertise in applied mathematics, datascience/visualization, python are advantageous).
Cross flow turbine hydrodynamics/dynamic stall of rotating systems.
Prospective students and postdoctoral candidates are encouraged get in touch to discuss potential projects and mutual interests that may be supported through applications for independent funding. There are a number of funding opportunities available for postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students and I would be happy to support the application of someone who would be a good fit for the lab.
Please contact Prof. Williams (ojhw@uw.edu) for more information about possible research projects. Prospective graduate students should also seek information on applying to the AA Department at the University of Washington at the following website.
Undergraduate students
Undergraduates looking for research experience should contact Prof. Williams (ojhw@uw.edu). There are many exciting projects in measurement, design and data analysis to which you can contribute.
Currently looking for:
Masters student interested in looking at the influence of blade camber on cross-flow turbine performance.
Student (possibly UG) to set up and test our new high-performance computing processing of particle image velocimetry (PIV) data. Experience with the use of Hyak would be beneficial.