John Rajadas
Associate Professor,
Engineering, The Polytechnic School
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Phone: 480-727-1188
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PRLTA 330B MESA, AZ 85212
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Mail code: 2180Campus: Poly
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Long Bio
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).
Courses
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
| EGR 484 | Internship |
| EGR 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EGR 792 | Research |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| EGR 432 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids II |
| EGR 313 | Mechanical Systems Project II |
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)