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Paul F. Penko

Engineering · The Ohio State University

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Established · publishing since 1977
Rocket and propulsion systems researchGas Dynamics and Kinetic TheoryCombustion and flame dynamicsComputational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsAdvanced Combustion Engine Technologies

Publications

53

Citations

425

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

48

Publishing since 1977

Research summary
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Paul F. Penko works in engineering, with connections to rocket propulsion, gas dynamics, combustion, and computational fluid dynamics (the study of how gases and fluids move and interact, often relevant to engines and vehicles). Recent publications suggest an interest in energy topics such as sustainable power generation and fuel cells, as well as educational courses related to rocketry and propulsion.

Rocket and propulsion systemsGas dynamics and kinetic theoryCombustion and flame dynamicsComputational fluid dynamicsSustainable power generation

Publication output over the last decade has been sparse and irregular, with only a few publications appearing in isolated years and none in most years.

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Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 0.2/year recently
172018: 1 publication118192020: 1 publication1202122232024: 1 publication1242526
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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