Prof. Dr. Ronald K. Hanson

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsMechanics and Constructive Mechanical Engineering,Hydraulic and Turbo Engines and Piston Engines
Keywordslaser diagnostics, combustion science, high-temperature gas-phase kinetics, shock tubes, optical detectors

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityStanford
InstitutionStanford University
InstituteDepartment of Mechanical Engineering

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Katharina Kohse-HöinghausLehrstuhl für Physikalische Chemie I, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Christof SchulzInstitut für Verbrennung und Gasdynamik (IVG), Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz PitschInstitut für Technische Verbrennung (ITV), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH), Aachen
Start of initial sponsorship01/12/2010

Programme(s)

2010Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Ronald K. Hanson is one of the pioneers of laser diagnostics in combustion. He developed laser methods that enable insight into the complex chemistry and fluid dynamics of combustion processes from laboratory-scale to practical devices. During his stay in Germany, he will continue his research on biofuel combustion chemistry and on adapting laser diagnostics to reactive systems, including the synthesis of tailor-made nanomaterials for future energy technology.