Justin Lajoie, Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Lajoie’s research focuses electromagnetic enhancement and control of energetics
materials and fuels with a focus on propulsion applications. His work primarily is
experimental but does include some computational work as well. He was a Mechanical
Engineer in the Combustion Science and Propulsion Research Branch at the Naval Air
Warfare Center Weapons Division. His work focuses on integrating electromagnetic control
into a range of propulsion and ignition systems, including air-breathing propulsion,
solid rocket propulsion, and advanced igniters. He has also led fuel-development efforts,
contributing to the design of solid fuels for air-breathing applications and the creation
of highly reactive metal fuel additives.
Research Interests
- Throttleable solid propellant technologies
- Electromagnetic control of energetics materials
- Fuel enhancement techniques for combustion (milling, wrapping, etc)
- Propellant formulation
Personal Information
Education:- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2023
- M.Eng., Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, 2020
- B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, 2020
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Address
Texas Tech University, Box 41021 | Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3563 -
Email
mechanical.engineering@ttu.edu