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Alexis Harroun

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Early career · publishing since 2018
Combustion and Detonation ProcessesEnergetic Materials and CombustionRisk and Safety AnalysisFire dynamics and safety researchRocket and propulsion systems research

Publications

10

Citations

197

Est. group size

~1

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

7

Publishing since 2018

Research summary
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Alexis Harroun's research focuses on rotating detonation rocket engines, a type of advanced propulsion system that uses continuous detonation waves rather than standard combustion to generate thrust more efficiently. Work includes experimental testing, computational modeling, and performance analysis of engine components such as nozzles, liquid propellant combinations, and heat transfer through engine walls. This research is relevant to students interested in next-generation rocket propulsion technology and detonation-based combustion systems.

Rotating detonation enginesRocket propulsion systemsLiquid propellant combustionNozzle performance modelingDetonation physics

Publication output has been modest and uneven, peaking around 2019-2022 with a slowdown in the most recent years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 0.6/year recently
172018: 1 publication182019: 2 publications192020: 1 publication202021: 3 publications3212022: 2 publications22232024: 1 publication242526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets×2
  • Journal of Propulsion and Power×2
  • Aerospace×1
  • AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum×1
  • AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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