The Goldenstein Group
Purdue University · School of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
School of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MSME (thesis / research)
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Christopher S. Goldenstein at Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering lists Laser-induced fluorescence and photophysics, Non-equilibrium gases and reaction kinetics, Hypersonic flows, shock waves, detonation waves, Combustion and propulsion as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- Laser absorption measurements of temperature, pressure, CO, and CO2 at near-MHz rates in post-detonation fireballs with comparison to synthetic measurementsJournal of Applied Physics · Feb 17
- Characterization of post-detonation fireballs of aluminized PETN via mid-IR laser absorption spectroscopy and UV–Vis emission spectroscopyProceedings of the Combustion Institute · Jan 1
- In Situ, Time-Resolved Measurements of Lithium-Ion Battery Gases During Cell Formation Using Mid-IR Laser Absorption SpectroscopyAnalytical Chemistry · Dec 15, 2025
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