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Daniel R. Guildenbecher

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Mid career · publishing since 2006
Fluid Dynamics and Heat TransferDigital Holography and MicroscopyEnergetic Materials and CombustionCombustion and Detonation ProcessesFluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows

Publications

212

Citations

2,955

Est. group size

~8

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

21

Publishing since 2006

Research summary
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Daniel R. Guildenbecher's research focuses on experimental measurement and imaging techniques for studying sprays, particles, and explosions, including combustion of metal particles, liquid droplet breakup, and post-detonation fireballs. He develops advanced optical diagnostic tools such as digital holography and laser absorption spectroscopy to measure particle sizes, burn rates, and flow behavior in extreme, fast-moving, and high-temperature environments. This work supports applications in propulsion, explosives, and multiphase fluid dynamics.

Particle and spray diagnosticsDigital holography imagingCombustion and burn-rate measurementPost-detonation fireball characterizationMultiphase and shock-driven flows

Publication output rose to a peak around 2020-2022 and has since declined somewhat through 2024-2026, suggesting a slowing pace in the most recent years compared to the mid-decade high.

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

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 12.6/year recently
2017: 15 publications172018: 17 publications182019: 18 publications192020: 21 publications202021: 13 publications212022: 23 publications23222023: 15 publications232024: 11 publications242025: 7 publications252026: 7 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)×24
  • AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum×8
  • Applied Optics×7
  • 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting×6
  • Default Digital Object Group×6
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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