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SPECL is looking for talented researchers!
SPECL is looking for talented researchers!
We are continually seeking talented graduate and undergraduate researchers. Please email Dr. Michael (jmichael at auburn.edu) and be sure to include your CV and transcript (unofficial is fine!).
Some SPECL members teaching AUBIE about spectroscopy.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Leadership
Leadership
Dr. James Michael is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed and over 60 conference papers focused on laser and optical diagnostics applied to plasmas, combustion, and propulsion.
Prior to joining Auburn University, he held a faculty position at Iowa State University. He currently holds the Walter and Virginia Woltosz Endowed Professorship, and has recently been recognized an Associate Fellow of AIAA.
Team photo in Fall 2025 in front of Auburn's Hargis Hall
Group Members
Group Members
Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral Fellows
Dr. Sarang Bidwai
Graduate Students
Graduate Students
Michael Welch (PhD candidate)
Labiba Imtiaz Kaya (PhD candidate at ISU)
Raheem Onifade (pursuing PhD)
Vijayananda Devananda (pursuing PhD)
Gareth Hill (persuing MS)
Sean Mulcrone (pursuing MS)
Christian Tomao (pursuing MS)
Elisabeth Bonnema (pursuing PhD)
Undergraduate Researchers
Undergraduate Researchers
Nic Brannon
Hailey Livesay
Travis Rogers
Vivian Wu
Former Members
Former Members
Postdoctoral Fellows
- Dr. Chloe Dedic
Assoc. Prof. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Graduate Students (Iowa State University):
Sarang Bidwai, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow at Auburn UniversityFynn Reinbacher, PhD
Engineer, Creare LLC, NHRyan Werner, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, Colorado StateAnthony LoCurto, PhD
Research Engineer, NSWC IHD EODTD, Indian Head, MDKeke Zhu, PhD
Pixcel Test EngineerNathaniel Sliefert, MS
TSI, Minneapolis, MNReetam Das, MS
Molex Corp., Utica, MIAbhijeet Chausalkar, PhD,
ExxonMobil Global ResearchJordan Tiarks, PhD
Scientist, US DOE Ames Laboratory, Ames, IAChloe Dedic, PhD
Assoc. Prof. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Join the team
Join the team
We are continually seeking talented graduate and undergraduate researchers. Please email Dr. Michael (jmichael at auburn.edu) and be sure to include your CV, transcript (unofficial is fine!), and statement of research interests.
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