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Lin Ma

Adjunct Professor
  • Ph.D., 2006, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
  • M.S., 2001, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
  • B.S., 2000, Thermal Engineering, Tsinghua University

Propulsion Systems and Optical Diagnostics

  • 2017-Present, Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
  • 2015 - 2017, Professor, Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
  • 2011 - 2015 Virginia Tech, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering
  • 2006 - 2011 Clemson University, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • 2000 - 2006 Stanford University, Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research focuses on the study of propulsion systems, with a special strength in the development and application of advanced optical diagnostics. Specific research directions include the study of fundamental turbulence-chemistry interactions, aerospace propulsion devices, internal combustion engines, fuel spray physics and chemistry, and nano-scale energetic materials.

Dr. Ma’s expertise in laser diagnostics brings a unique capability to the department and the Commonwealth Center for Aerospace Propulsion Systems. His expertise is expected to provide test data for the validation of combustion models, a critical aspect in the development of modern propulsion systems. Such validated models are solely needed to reduce the cost and accelerate the development cycle of new propulsion systems.

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