Ryan Clark, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, 2015
Dissertation: Numerical Simulation and Modeling of Combustion in Scramjets
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, 2011
Master’s Thesis: On-board Monitoring of Engine Oil
B.A., Mathematics, Minor: Physics, Denison University, 2007
Activities: NCAA Division III Cross Country & Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field (4 years), Residential Life (Resident Assistant, 3 years)
Teaching Experience
Miami University
Visiting Assistant Professor
August 2023 – present
Liberty University
Adjunct Professor
March 2021 – August 2021
Miami University
Visiting Assistant Professor
August 2016 – May 2020
Related Experience
NRC Research Associate
U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
July 2021 – August 2023
- Awarded a fellowship from NASEM as an NRC Research Associate
- Used Monte Carlo sampling and polynomial chaos expansion techniques to propagate experimental uncertainties in shock tube ignition delay time (IDT) experiments of undiluted ethylene and air mixtures into rate parameter data, then determined the effect of those uncertainties on predictions of IDT
Summer Research Fellow
Air Force Institute of Technology
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Summer 2017, 2018
- Awarded a Summer Faculty Fellowship opportunity through AFRL-SFFP
- Investigated a conjugate heat transfer problem using modeling and simulation tools in order to quantify the heat transfer coefficient
Publications
Clark, Ryan J. Numerical Simulation and Modeling of Combustion in Scramjets. Saarbrücken: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016.
Clark, Ryan J., and Bade Shrestha, S. O., “A Review of Numerical Simulation and Modeling of Combustion in Scramjets,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Proceeding of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, First Published online, June 30, 2014, pp: 0(0) 1-23, https://doi.org/10.1177/0954410014541249.
Clark, Ryan J., and Fajardo, Claudia M., “Assessment of the Properties of Internal Combustion Engine Lubricants Using an Onboard Sensor,” Tribology Transactions, Vol. 55, No. 4, pp. 458- 465, 2012.
Conference Proceedings
Clark, Ryan J., Hageman, Mitchell D., Knadler, Michael S., and Hassan, Ez. “Uncertainty Quantification for Ignition Delay Times using Polynomial Chaos Expansion,” AIAA SciTech 2023 Forum, National Harbor, MD, AIAA 2023-1835, pp. 1-14, January 23-27, 2023, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-1835.
Clark, Ryan J., and Bade Shrestha, S. O. “Detonation Combustion Wave Stabilization in Scramjets,” 66th International Astronautical Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, October 12-16, 2015. (Accepted)
Clark, Ryan J., and Bade Shrestha, S. O. “Detonation Combustion Wave Stabilization in Scramjets,” AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, California, AIAA 2015- 4595, pp. 1-14, August 31 - September 2, 2015, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-4595.
Clark, Ryan J., and Bade Shrestha, S. O., “Boundary Layer Combustion for Skin Friction Drag Reduction in Scramjet Combustors,” AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, Cleveland, Ohio, AIAA 2014-3667, pp. 1-18, July 28-30, 2014, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2014 - 3667.
Clark, Ryan J., and Bade Shrestha, S. O. “Review of Numerical Modeling and Simulation Results Pertaining to High-speed Combustion in Scramjets,” 49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, San Jose, CA, AIAA 2013-3724, pp. 1-23, July 14-17, 2013, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2013-3724.
Clark, Ryan J., and Fajardo, Claudia M., “An Assessment of the Total Base Number of an Internal Combustion Engine Lubricant,” ASTM Subcommittee Meeting on the Analysis of Lubricants, Jacksonville, FL, December 2010.
Additional Information
Awards
- July 2021: NASEM Fellowship, NRC Research Associateship Award, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
- April 2015: Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award, Western Michigan University
- March 2010: Graduate Research Creative Scholar Award, Western Michigan University
- August 2003: Provost Award, Tuition Merit Award, Denison University
- October 1999: Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Professional Development
- Summer 2022: AIAA Online Course: Missile Design: A Comprehensive Guide to Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Weight, Flight Performance, Guidance, Lethality, System Engineering, and Development
- Fall 2021: AIAA Online Course: Hypersonic Propulsion Concepts: Design, Control, Operation, and Testing, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Winter 2019: Introduction to Abaqus Course, Dassault Systèmes
- Fall 2016: New Faculty Teaching Enhancement Program, 36th Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University
Volunteer Service
- October 2019-August 2021: Deacon, Kenwood Baptist Church
- Spring 2017, 2019: Science Instructor for Science Week, Talawanda School District
- Spring 2017: Assistant Coach for Track and Field, Miami University
- Fall 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019: Faculty Facilitator for Summer Reading Program, Miami University
Software Skills
- ANSYS Fluent
- MATLAB
- Abaqus