RESEARCHER Spring 2018

RESEARCHER Spring 2018

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MEET THE EXPLORERS From space science missions to rare celestial events, Embry-Riddle researchers are pushing the boundaries of aeronautics

3 A Revolution in Aviation Fuel

8 Chasing Triton’s Shadow

16 New Solutions for Hip Dysplasia

20 Tech that Keeps Batteries Cool

CONTENTS

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IN EVERY ISSUE

8 After a stop at the Daytona Beach International Airport adjacent to Embry-Riddle, NASA’s SOFIA flew its first scientific mission over the Atlantic Ocean as researchers on board raced to observe a rare celestial event.

INNOVATORS 26 From the Bedside to the Bench Mindful of a key faculty

LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP 2 Maj Mirmirani spotlights Embry-Riddle’s goal to

become a leader in research and scientific communication.

mentor’s pivotal guidance, Kathy Lustyk pays it forward to her own students.

FEATURES

CAPSULES 3 A Revolution in Aviation

8 Chasing Triton’s Shadow Astronomers race to witness Neptune’s moon as it hides a background star.

12 Sensors in Space

16 Making Strides

20 Shape Shifters

Q&A 28 Calming the Waters The effects of climate change take shape in the Department of Mathematics Wave Laboratory.

Fuel • EagleSat-1 Launches • Beyond the Wild Blue Yonder • Hyperloop Team at Top Speed • Bringing Clean Water to Haiti • The World’s

Most Efficient Airport • Setting UAV Records

Researchers are working to help astronauts safely coexist with some dangerous neighbors — micrometeoroids and orbital debris.

Embry-Riddle researchers engineer new ways to fight a crippling condition: hip dysplasia.

Lightweight technology

FINAL APPROACH 29 Exploring Above and Beyond

INNOVATORS 24 Gale Force Success

keeps batteries cool, supporting eco-vehicles.

The Center for Space and Atmospheric Research pursues fundamental insights.

J. Gordon Leishman helps bring a world-class subsonic wind tunnel to Embry-Riddle.

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VOLUME 2, NO. 1 ResearchER is published twice annually (Spring and Fall). Opinions expressed do not represent the official view of the university. Use of trade names implies no endorsement by Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University. Change address, unsubscribe or email the editor at [email protected] Copyright ©2018 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida/Arizona/Worldwide 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 All rights reserved. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION INTERIM SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND RESEARCH AND DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS Maj Mirmirani VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Anne Broderick Botteri EDITOR ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, NEWS AND RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS Ginger Pinholster SENIOR ADVISORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS Anthony Brown DIRECTOR, ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS/EDITOR Sara Withrow CONTRIBUTORS Melanie Stawicki Azam Alan Cesar Deborah Circelli Becky Ham Melanie Hanns Kelly Pratt James Roddey PHOTOGRAPHY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT P. Barry Butler

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