Dr. Brian Maicke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian Maicke earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute, focusing on compressible flow modeling in rockets. He teaches subjects including thermo-fluids and computer-aided engineering. His research centers on using analytical and computational methods to investigate fluid phenomena across a wide range of fields, particularly in aerospace applications. Key areas of focus include modeling internal flow fields in solid and liquid rockets, analyzing supersonic nozzle phenomena, and studying particle-flow interactions.

Research Interests

Fluid Mechanics Aerospace Propulsion Applied Mathematics Engineering Education Aerodynamics Biofluids Thermal Management Systems

Awards

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CMMI Student Participation Grant

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AIAA Special Award

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Lloyd Crawford Fellowship

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Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant of the Year

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Senate Joint Resolution 36

Courses

M E 308 M E 410 M E 427 M E 461 M E 465 M E 521 MET 431 MET 438

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.