Iraj Kalkhoran

As an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Iraj Kalkhoran specializes in high speed aerodynamics, aero-propulsion, and wind tunnel design and testing. His current research addresses the computational simulation of shock/vortex dominated flows and experimental and computational studies on novel jet-noise reduction schemes via fluidic injection. Past research activities have included topics such as supersonic shock wave and vortex dominated flows and the dynamics of supersonic vortex breakdown as a result of vortices interacting with shock fronts

Since 2007, Kalkhoran has been actively involved in various educational initiatives including curricula development, implementation of advanced technology in teaching and learning, and data-driven enrollment and retention efforts.

In support of his scientific and educational research, Kalkhoran has received funding from NASA, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Army Research Office, Northrop-Grumman, and the US Department of Education.

Education

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering

University of Texas at Arlington

Doctor of Philosophy, Aerospace Engineering

Publications

Other Publications

Caeti, R. B. and Kalkhoran I. M., “Jet Noise Reduction via Fluidic Injection”, AIAA Journal, Vol. 52, No. 1, 2014, pp. 26-32.
Magri, V., and Kalkhoran, I. M., “Numerical investigation of oblique shock wave/vortex interaction”, Computers & Fluids Vol. 86, 2013, pp. 343–356.
Kalkhoran, I. M. and Paek, C. “An Experimental Study of a Weak Vortex-Normal Shock Interaction,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 42, No. 6, 2004, pp. 1264-1266.
Milanovic, I and Kalkhoran, I. M., “Measurements of Leading Edge Vortices in a Supersonic Stream,” Aeronautical Journal, Vol 106 No. 1056, 2002 pp 39-49.
Milanovic, I and Kalkhoran, I. M., “Near-Wake Measurements of A Delta Wing in a Supersonic Stream,” AIAA Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 38, No 2, 2001, pp. 315-325.
Milanovic, I and Kalkhoran, I. M., “Numerical Calibration of a Five-Hole Conical Probe for Supersonic Measurements,” Measurements Science and Technology, Vol. 11, No. 12, 2000, pp. 1812-1818.
Kuo, S., Kalkhoran, I. M., Bivalaru, D., and Orlick, L., “Observation of Shock Wave Elimination by a Plasma in a Mach-2.5 Flow,” Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 7, No. 5, 2000, pp. 1345-1348.
Kalkhoran, I. M., and Smart, M. K., “Aspects of Shock Wave-Induced Vortex Breakdown” Progress in Aerospace Sciences, Vol. 36, 2000, pp. 63-95.
Smart, M. K., Kalkhoran, I. M., and Popovic Sevetozar, " Planar Laser‑Sheet Visualization of Oblique Shook Wave/Vortex Interaction," Shock Waves, Vol. 8, No 4, 1998 pp. 243-255.
Kalkhoran, I. M., Smart M. K, and Wang, F. Y., “Supersonic Vortex Breakdown During Vortex/Cylinder Interaction,” Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 369, 1998, pp. 351-380.
Tindell, R. H., Marconi, F., Kalkhoran, I. M., and Yetter, J., “Deflection of Turbofan Exhaust Streams for Enhanced Engine/Nacelle Integration,” AIAA J. of Aircraft, Vol. 35, No. 1, 1998, pp. 106-112.
Smart, M. K., and Kalkhoran, I. M., "Flow Model for Predicting Normal Shock Wave Induced Vortex breakdown," AIAA Journal, Vol. 35, No. 10, 1997, pp. 1589-1596.
Isom, M. P., and Kalkhoran, I. M., "On the Vorticity Jump Across a Shock Wave,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 34, No. 12, 1996, pp.2640-2641.
Kalkhoran, I. M., Smart M. K., and Betti, A. A., "Interaction of a Supersonic Wing‑Tip Vortex with a Normal Shock,", AIAA Journal, Vol. 34, No. 9, 1996, pp. 1855-1861.
Smart M. K., and Kalkhoran, I. M., "The Effects of Shock Strength on Oblique Shock Wave‑Vortex Interaction," AIAA Journal, Vol. 33, No. 11, 1995, pp. 1761-1768.
Smart M. K., Kalkhoran, I. M., and Bentson, J., "Measurements of Supersonic Wing‑Tip Vortices," AIAA Journal, Vol. 33, No. 10, 1995, pp. 1761-1768.