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Christopher M Brophy
Associate Professor
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Phone: (831) 656-2699
Email:
cmbrophy@nps.edu
Overview
BS and MS in Aerospace Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, 1991 and 1993, respectively.
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1998.
Research Interests
Pulse Detonation Engines
Liquid Rocket Engine Phenomenology
Optical Diagnostics
Underwater Combustion
Teaching Interests
Propulsion and Power
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Combustion
Optical Diagnostics
Awards
Postdoctoral Fellowship, ONR
2002 - Outstanding Research Award, Naval Postgraduate School
Boards, Memberships, & Certifications
Professional Memberships
Senior Member, AIAA
AIAA Propellants and Combustion Technical Subcommittee
Air-Breathing Technical Subcommittee
ASME
Co-Chair, JANNAF Pulse Detonation Performance Working Group