Journal
Shock Waves
Shock Waves is dedicated to presenting and discussing new findings in fields associated with shock and detonation phenomena.
This special issue presents a curated collection of recent developments in shock wave research, encompassing both fundamental studies and applied investigations. The featured works explore a broad range of topics, including shock wave dynamics, interactions with materials and structures, high-speed flow phenomena, and novel diagnostic and modeling techniques. Together, these contributions reflect the ongoing innovation and interdisciplinary nature of shock wave science.
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David Gilfind
David E. Gildfind is a leading researcher at the University of Queensland specializing in experimental shock wave and high-speed flow dynamics. He is internationally recognized for his work on free piston driven expansion tubes, which simulate hypersonic and scramjet flow conditions. His research includes significant contributions to understanding complex flow processes, from diaphragm burst to nozzle exhaust in high Mach number facilities. Notably, he has led the development and adaptation of large expansion tube systems such as X3 and X3R, enabling longer-duration shock experiments at speeds up to Mach 7—a major advancement in hypersonic testing. -
Rowan J. Gollan
Rowan J. Gollan is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland with expertise in high-speed compressible flows, shock tube and tunnel dynamics, and hypersonic computational methods. He is a co-developer of the open-source hypersonic flow solver Eilmer, widely used for simulating shocked and reactive flows. His research spans both experimental and numerical investigations, including shock standoff behavior at hypervelocity conditions, expansion tunnel operation, and turbulence–chemistry interactions in scramjet-relevant environments. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of computational tools and transient facilities that support cutting-edge shock wave and hypersonic research. -
Harald Kleine
Harald Kleine is a researcher at the University of New South Wales, Canberra, specializing in high-speed gas dynamics, shock waves, and optical diagnostics. With a background in mechanical and aeronautical engineering from RWTH Aachen, his work focuses on flow visualization, blast wave dynamics, and unsteady shock interactions. He has led experimental research in both academic and industrial settings and is recognized for advancing optical techniques in shock wave studies.