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Biography:
John Rajadas is an associate professor and the undergraduate program chair for engineering and manufacturing engineering in the Polytechnic School in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. His research interests include multidisciplinary design and optimization, thermofluids, alternate energy, applied aerodynamics, propulsion, turbulence modeling and reacting flows.
He joined the ASU faculty in 1994 with the Aerospace Research Center and the Polytechnic School in 1996. Prior to ASU, he served with the NASA Ames Research Center, in Moffett Field, CA (1991-1994) and at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA (1986-1990).
Rajadas is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International), American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Society of Engineering Sciences (SES) and American Helicopter Society (AHS). He is also an associate fellow with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Education:
- Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech 1984
- M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech 1980
- B.Tech. Aeronautical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India 1979
Research Interests:
Expertise: Fluids, Thermal Sciences
Research Interests:
Multidisciplinary design and optimization, Thermofluids, Alternate Energy, Applied Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Turbulence Modeling, Reacting Flows
Research Activity:
- Rajadas,John N*, Madakannan,Arunachalanadar, Rogers,Bradley Barney. CREC(SRP) Project: Continued Operation of the Solar Assisted Residential Hot Water Testing and Evaluation Facility at ASU Polytechnic. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016).
- Rogers,Bradley Barney*, Madakannan,Arunachalanadar, Rajadas,John N, Razdan,Anshuman. CREC Project: Development of a Solar Assisted On-Demand Residential Hot Water System Utilizing Phase-Change Materials for Energy Storage Phase1. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015).
- Rogers,Bradley Barney*, Rajadas,John N, Razdan,Anshuman. CREC Project: Continued Operation of the Solar Assisted Residential Hot Water Testing and Evaluation Facility at ASU Polytechnic. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Liu,Kuang Chieh, Rajadas,John N, Rajadas,John N. HTF7500E Composite Fan Containment Housing SLP SLPPLP Bond Testing Characterization. HONEYWELL, INC(11/15/2011 - 8/31/2013).
- Montoya,Mitzi*, Amresh,Ashish, Branaghan,Russell Joseph, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Clavijo,Sergio A, Cooke,Nancy Jaworski, Dahm,Werner J., Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique, Femiani,John C, Humble,Jane E, Rajadas,John N, Razdan,Anshuman, Redkar,Sangram S, Shunk,Dan Louis, Waissi,Gary R, Wonka,Peter. Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. SFAz(11/1/2010 - 7/31/2012).
- Redkar,Sangram S*, Rajadas,John N. Nondestructive Testing Lab Enhancement. AMER SOC FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TE(7/2/2008 - 7/1/2009).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Papandreou-Suppappola,Antonia, Rajadas,John N. An Integrated Vehicle Health Management Approach to Heterogeneous Structural Systems. NASA-GLENN RESEARCH CTR(1/24/2007 - 7/23/2011).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Nam,Changho, Rajadas,John N. COUPLED NONLINEAR AERO-THERMO-ELASTIC ANALYSIS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS. NASA-LANGLEY RESEARCH CTR(1/16/2002 - 7/15/2005).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Rajadas,John N. AN ENHANCED MULTIABJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUE FOR COMPREHENSIVE AEROSPACE DESIGN. NASA-AMES RESEARCH CTR(7/15/1998 - 1/14/2000).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Rajadas,John N. COOLED TURBINE AIRFOIL MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION. ALLIED SIGNAL - HONEYWELL(8/22/1996 - 12/31/1999).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Rajadas,John N. AN ENHANCED MULTIOBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURE. NASA-AMES RESEARCH CTR(9/15/1995 - 7/14/1997).
- Chattopadhyay,Aditi*, Rajadas,John N. DEVELOPMENT OF CONTINUOUS & DISCRETE AERODYNAMIC SENSITIVITY. NASA-AMES RESEARCH CTR(5/1/1995 - 4/30/1999).
| Summer 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| EGR 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| Summer 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| AET 415 | Gas Dynamics and Propulsion |
| AET 420 | Experimental Aero/Wind Tunnel |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 402 | Professional Design Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EGR 593 | Applied Project |
| EGR 598 | Special Topics |
| EGR 599 | Thesis |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 799 | Dissertation |
| Summer 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
| EGR 593 | Applied Project |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| Spring 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| AET 415 | Gas Dynamics and Propulsion |
| AET 420 | Experimental Aero/Wind Tunnel |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EGR 593 | Applied Project |
| EGR 599 | Thesis |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 494 | Special Topics |
| EGR 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EGR 593 | Applied Project |
| EGR 598 | Special Topics |
| EGR 599 | Thesis |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 799 | Dissertation |
Professional Associations:
- Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
- Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International)
- Member, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
- Member, Society of Engineering Sciences (SES)
- Member, American Helicopter Society (AHS)
Work History:
- NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. 1986-1990
- NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. 1991-1994
- Aerospace Research Center, MAE Dept., Arizona State University. 1994-1996
- The Polytechnic School, Engineering, Arizona State University. 1996-Present
Service:
Professional Service
- Member, Multidisciplinary Analysis & Optimization (MDO) Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2006-Present).
- Member, Air Breathing Propulsion Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (1995-2001).
- Chair, Propulsion/Airframe Integration subcommittee, Air Breathing Propulsion Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (1999-2001).
- Member, Propulsion/Airframe Integration & Publications subcommittees Air Breathing Propulsion Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (1995-2001)
- Technical Chair, Air Breathing Propulsion, 37th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, January, 1999.
Arizona State University Service Activities (Recent)
- ASU East Campus Personnel Committee (2000 ? 2005)
- ASU East Scholarship Committee (1998-2001)
- ASU East FGIA Proposals Review Committee (1998-2003)
- ASU Academic Senate (2004 ? 2006)
- ASU Committee on Academic Freedom &Tenure (CAFT) (2007 ? present)
- ASU Polytechnic Academic Senate (2004 ? present)
- ASU Polytechnic College of Technology & Innovation Scholarship Committee (2006 ? present)
- ASU Polytechnic Curriculum Committee (PCAPC) (2007-Present)