Dr. Eduardo Trifoni

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eduardo Trifoni is an Associate Professor and Director of the Space Test Program at the National Space Test Facility at the Australian National University, which hosts the largest space testing infrastructure in Australasia. He has been with ANU since 2019 and has over 25 years of experience in independent research in cutting-edge fields including Experimental Aerothermodynamics and Hydrogen Energy. Trifoni has achieved major breakthroughs in hypersonic space testing and has a significant track record of more than 100 publications and four international patents. His work centers around thermal protection systems and the management of the SCIROCCO 70 MW Plasma Wind Tunnel, the world's largest facility for simulating hypersonic entry conditions for space vehicles. He has played an instrumental role in the experimental development of space vehicles capable of operating in Low Earth Orbit, successfully launching twenty-three spacecraft into orbit over a five-year span. Trifoni's academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, which he earned summa cum laude in 1999.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Space Test Program, National Space Test Facility • Canberra, Australia

Oversees the largest space testing infrastructure in Australasia and manages the research and development of hypersonic technologies.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.