Dr. Andrew Lamkin

Dr. Andrew Lamkin is a co-founder and Senior Research Scientist at Supercritical, specializing in CFD-based aeropropulsive integration. His expertise lies in coupling aerodynamics, propulsion, and thermal cycle modeling to develop computational aeropropulsive integration tools for aircraft design optimization.

Dr. Lamkin received his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he was advised by Prof. Martins. His research focused on aeropropulsive optimization, considering the complex coupling between airframes, nacelles, and engine thermodynamic cycles. He worked closely with the Air Force Research Laboratories at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, applying his expertise in aeropropulsive optimization to ITAR-restricted projects. He also developed innovative methods for optimizing hydrogen-fueled engines with water recirculation and high-bypass turbofan engines.

Before his PhD, Dr. Lamkin earned his Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.

At Supercritical, Dr. Lamkin leverages his deep understanding of CFD, propulsion, and geometry parametrization to produce practical optimized designs. Additionally, Dr. Lamkin utilizes his computer science background to develop industry-strength workflows and comprehensive databases, enabling efficient and robust design processes.