NASA is interested in simulating the descent of a spacecraft approaching the Lunar and/or Martian surface along a specified trajectory which will involve gas jet-soil particle surface interaction through the landing and engine shutdown. I
Sundaram Ramakrishnan, a graduate student in Prof. Mari Andiappan’s research group, has been selected as one the recipients of a 2023 Kokes Award for the 28th North American Catalysis Society Meeting to be held in Providence, RI. The award is sponsored by the North American Catalysis Society, with significant support provided by NSF and US-DOE. As a Kokes awardee, Sundaram will be attending and participating in the biennial conference. The award will provide funding for the registration fee and accommodation.