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Joanna Austin's research focuses on fundamental problems in reactive and compressible flows with a broad range of applications, including hypervelocity flight, planetary entry, supersonic combustion and detonation, bubble dynamics, and explosive geological events. She aims to enhance the understanding of these phenomena, contributing to advancements in aerospace engineering and related fields. Joanna completed her Bachelor's degrees (B.E. and B.S.) at the University of Queensland in 1996, obtaining her M.S. from the California Institute of Technology in 1998 and her Ph.D. in 2003. At Caltech, she has been active in teaching courses related to aerospace engineering, such as Experimental Methods and Hypersonic Aerodynamics, fostering a deeper knowledge of key engineering principles among her students. Her extensive research also positions her well within the academic community, with a commitment to exploring and addressing complex challenges in aerospace technology.
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