WHAT WE DO
Our fundamental research on chemical kinetics has applications in
numerous areas.
Energy
Developing a new generation of cleaner fuels and engines
necessitates an understanding of the underlying chemical
processes.
Propulsion
Advanced propulsion concepts—such as for
hypersonic flight—demand precise control of
high-speed combustion.
Materials
Heightened insight into flame-based nanoparticle synthesis will
move the field from ad hoc testing to predictive modeling.
Safety
Increased knowledge of ignition pathways will help mitigate the
fire risks associated with current battery technologies.
WHO WE ARE
We arrived at Baylor University in August 2023 and are looking to grow
our group! Interested students should contact Dr. Mulvihill.
HOW WE WORK
Our synergistic combination of experiment, theory, and modeling allows
us to unravel complex problems that might otherwise be untenable.
Experiment
Pairing laser diagnostics and shock tubes allows us to probe
specific aspects of chemical reactivity.
Theory
Combining transition state theory with wavefunction and DFT
methods provides ab initio rate constants.
Modeling
Chemical kinetic modeling provides a bridge between experiment and
theory.
TOOLS WE USE
We are acquiring a variety of experimental and computational
resources. To be continued...
