Associate Professor Sean O'Byrne
B. Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. University of New England
M. Sc. Ph. D. in Physics, Australian National University
Sean O'Byrne is a Associate Professor in the 91³ÉÈ˰涶ÒôSchool of Engineering and Information Technology
Research Experience
Hypersonics and re-entry physics
Sensors for hypersonic flight testing
Laser spectroscopy
Tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopyÂ
Laser-induced fluorescence
Laser-enhanced ignition in high-speed diffusive flamesÂ
Laser-based sensors for emissions monitoring, engine diagnostics
Thermal and chemical nonequilibrium in hypersonic flows
Aviation safety - laser pointer attacks on pilotsÂ
Teaching Experience
Research-led, project-based teaching
Courses taught include - Hypersonics, Microcontroller-based instrumentation
Additional Experience
NRC Postdoctoral fellow
NASA Langley Reserach Center, Hampton, VA, USA (2002-2003)
New South Global Postdoctoral Fellow, UNSW@ADFA, Canberra Australia (2004-2006)
Consulting Interests
Industrial application of laser-based diagnostics
Gaeous mixing and pollutant dispersion measurement
Hypersonic technologies and their applications
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
2015 AIAA Award for best paper in plasmadynamics and lasers
2015 Best pitch at ACT Innovation awards for a knee implant pressure sensor
2013 Spitfire Defence Fellowship
2013 Best New Innovation at New South Innovation Awards (UNSW) for metallic 3D printing technology
2010 91³ÉÈ˰涶ÒôRector's Teaching Award
Senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and AerospaceÂ
Senior member of the Optica society
Supersonic combustion and ignition research
Laser-based instrumentation in high-speed flows
High-powered laser technologies