Dr Andrew Lock

I’m a mechanical engineer with a wide range of experience spanning thermo-fluid systems, power generation, hypersonics, and dynamical systems. I write open-source code models, and conduct experiments including hypersonic wind tunnel tests, amospheric re-entry measurements, rocket launch measurements, and prototyping novel small scale power cycles. I’m interested in all things energy, aerospace, and numerical modelling of physical systems (especially those with moving parts).

Background
After finishing my undergraduate engineering degree in my home town of Hobart, Australia, I first worked in the industry for three years first as a consultant, and then designin new compressed natural plants for an asset owner. Following this I then completed my PhD at the University of Queensland, Australia, with a focus on thermo-fluid modelling of power cycles, complex-fluid heat transfer, and the broader energy sector. I’m currently a Postdoctoral Research fellow in the Hypersonics and Rocketry group at the University of Southern Queensland. Along the way I’ve provided teaching assistance to a large number of university courses, and been involved in many projects with various industry partners.

Check out the projects tab to see some of what I’m working on.