Principle Investigator
Prof. Jacqueline Huynh
Assistant Professor
HUYNHLJ@UCI.EDU
(949) 824-3561
Education
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020
M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017
B.S., University of California, Irvine, 2014
Research
Design of aircraft systems and operations, sustainable aviation and environmental impacts, aeroacoustics
Affiliations
Graduate Student Researchers
Victoria Pellerito
Ph.D. Student
Research
As a fourth year Ph.D. student in ASL, Victoria develops physics-based models and simulations of Advanced Air Mobility vehicles. Her work is applied to noise modeling and air traffic management development for Urban Air Mobility.
Bio
Victoria is originally from Detroit, MI. She graduated from Lawrence Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2020. In her free time, Victoria plays beach volleyball and enjoys road trips, hiking, and paddleboarding.
Khaled Alsamri
Ph.D. Student
Research
Khaled, a 3rd-year PhD student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), is dedicated to advancing zero-emissions aviation. His primary research area is the powertrain of aircraft with an emphasis on minimizing flight emissions.
Bio
Originally from the Emirates, Khaled earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida Tech in 2020. He then pursued a Master’s in Energy Systems at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 2021. Outside of his academic pursuits, Khaled is passionate about playing soccer and enjoys video gaming.
Vanessa Chung
Masters Student
Research
Vanessa is a first-year M.S. student studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Her current research topics include systems and design for hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft and acoustic analysis for multi-rotors interactions.
Bio
Vanessa is from the Bay Area, CA. She graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 2022. She worked at Abbott for a year before starting her graduate studies. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys playing badminton, volleyball, basketball, and a movie marathon.
Trinity Lee
Ph.D. Student
Research
Trinity is a 2nd-year Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) student implementing empirical noise data to create validated and improved noise models and operation flight procedures.
Bio
Trinity Lee is originally from Knoxville, TN. She graduated summa cum laude from King University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics in 2022. She enjoys watching movies and going to the dog beach with her dog, Oakland.
Mallory Mott
Ph.D. Student
Research
Mallory is a first year Ph.D. student in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Her research interests include fluid-structure integrations and design optimization focusing on sustainable aviation applications. Her work is applied to noise modeling efforts through analysis and optimization of aircraft systems.
Bio
Mallory is from Pensacola, Florida and earned her Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University in 2023. Beyond her academics, she enjoys hobby rocketry, surfing, hiking, and volunteering.
Samuel Murillo
Masters Student
Research
Sam is a 2nd year M.S. student with experience and knowledge in fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and aviation systems. His current research involves developing aviation systems that can be applied to navigation through and/or management of natural disaster conditions.
Bio
Sam is originally from Southern California, namely the Inland Empire (San Bernardino area). He graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Minor in Music Industry. He currently works at Howmet Aerospace as a Maintenance Engineer and is a proud member of SHPE. In his free time, he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, writes music, and enjoys sports and traveling.
Undergraduate Student Researchers
Alison J. Martinez
Undergraduate Student
Research
As a 2nd-year Aerospace Engineering student and UC LEADS scholar, Alison works on developing scaling methods and models between aerodynamic, acoustic, and performance characteristics of multi-propeller vehicles.
Bio
Alison Martinez is originally from Mexico. In 2022, she graduated from Norco College with 8 Associate Degrees across various areas including Pre-Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and more. Alison actively contributes to UCI’s Cargo Plane Senior Design Team, where her primary focus lies within the Propulsion and Avionics subteam.
Naomi Acosta
Undergraduate Student
Research
As a third-year undergraduate Aerospace Engineering student, Naomi’s current research involves noise and engine modeling.
Bio
Naomi Acosta is originally from Riverside, CA. They received their Associate’s Degree in Math and Science from Moreno Valley College in 2021. In their free time, Naomi likes to read, write, and play video games.