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Ronald Mathison

Engineering · The Ohio State University

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Established · publishing since 1976
Turbomachinery Performance and OptimizationHeat Transfer MechanismsCombustion and flame dynamicsNeuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyFluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows

Publications

126

Citations

931

Est. group size

~5

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

51

Publishing since 1976

Research summary
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Ronald Mathison's research focuses on gas turbine engines, particularly the aerodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical behavior of turbine blades and disks under realistic engine operating conditions. His work combines experimental facilities (like shock tunnels and rub-force test rigs) with computational modeling to study issues such as blade tip rubbing, film cooling, and endwall contouring for improving turbine efficiency and durability. This research area is relevant to students interested in aerospace/mechanical engineering, propulsion systems, and experimental fluid/thermal engineering.

Gas turbine aerodynamics and heat transferTurbine blade tip rub forces and vibrationFilm cooling and thermal management in turbinesEndwall contouring and flow optimizationExperimental facilities for engine-relevant testing

Publication output has been relatively steady over the last decade with some fluctuation, showing a peak around 2021-2022 and continued activity through 2024-2026.

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

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 4.0/year recently
2017: 4 publications172018: 2 publications182019: 1 publication192020: 3 publications202021: 7 publications7212022: 7 publications7222023: 3 publications232024: 6 publications242025: 2 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power×3
  • Journal of Turbomachinery×2
  • 2018 Joint Propulsion Conference×1
  • 52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference×1
  • 53rd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference×1
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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