2026 Lawrence Ukeiley: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	34	2788	2614	968	855	229	6153

Research.com Recognitions

2018 - Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Overview

Lawrence Ukeiley is affiliated with the University of Florida in the United States and specializes in engineering with a focus on computational mechanics and aerospace engineering. Their work largely targets aerodynamics and acoustics in jet flows, as well as fluid dynamics and turbulent flows.

Ukeiley's research explores several interconnected topics including:

Aerodynamics and acoustics in jet flows
Fluid dynamics and turbulent flows
Fluid dynamics and vibration analysis
Computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamics
Model reduction and neural networks
Wind and air flow studies
Acoustic wave phenomena research

The scientist has contributed multiple papers published in well-recognized venues such as the AIAA Journal, Journal of Aircraft, and Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science. Notable recent publications include:

Proper Orthogonal Decomposition of High-Speed Particle Image Velocimetry in an Open Cavity (2020, AIAA Journal)
Modal Analysis of Fluid Flow: Introduction to the Virtual Collection (2020, AIAA Journal)
Low-order estimation of the velocity, hydrodynamic pressure, and acoustic radiation for a three-dimensional turbulent wall jet (2020, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science)
Supersonic Cavity Flow Control Using a Spanwise Array of Leading-Edge Tabs (2022, Journal of Aircraft)
Pressure-informed velocity estimation in a subsonic jet (2022, Physical Review Fluids)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Ukeiley include James Goldschmidt, Songqi Li, Louis N. Cattafesta, Kunihiko Taira, and Steven A. Miller.

The main venues where Ukeiley often publishes research are:

AIAA Journal
International Journal of Aeroacoustics
AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
arXiv (Cornell University)
Journal of Aircraft

The primary fields of study reflect Ukeiley's engineering background, with significant subfields in computational mechanics, aerospace engineering, statistical and nonlinear physics, environmental engineering, and biomedical engineering.

Recognition for Ukeiley's work includes being named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2018.

Best Publications

Modal Analysis of Fluid Flows: An Overview

Kunihiko Taira;Steven L. Brunton;Scott T. M. Dawson;Clarence W. Rowley

1886
Citations
Stochastic estimation and proper orthogonal decomposition: complementary techniques for identifying structure

J. P. Bonnet;D. R. Cole;J. Delville;M. N. Glauser

300
Citations
Examination of large-scale structures in a turbulent plane mixing layer. Part 1. Proper orthogonal decomposition

J. Delville;L. Ukeiley;L. Ukeiley;L. Cordier;J. P. Bonnet

235
Citations
Understanding the Role of Self‐Efficacy in Engineering Education

Michael K. Ponton;Julie Horine Edmister;Lawrence S. Ukeiley;John M. Seiner

199
Citations
Suppression of Pressure Loads in Cavity Flows

Lawrence S. Ukeiley;Michael K. Ponton;John M. Seiner;Bernard Jansen

194
Citations
Collaborative testing of eddy structure identification methods in free turbulent shear flows

J. P. Bonnet;J. Delville;M. N. Glauser;R. A. Antonia

177
Citations
Velocity and surface pressure measurements in an open cavity

Lawrence Ukeiley;Nathan Murray

143
Citations
An application of Gappy POD: For subsonic cavity flow PIV data

Nathan E. Murray;Lawrence S. Ukeiley

135
Citations
Examination of large-scale structures in a turbulent plane mixing layer. Part 2. Dynamical systems model

L. Ukeiley;L. Cordier;Remi Manceau;J. Delville

117
Citations
Low-dimensional characteristics of a transonic jet. Part 2. Estimate and far-field prediction

C. E. Tinney;L. S. Ukeiley;M. N. Glauser

114
Citations
Low-dimensional characteristics of a transonic jet. Part 1. Proper orthogonal decomposition

Charles E Tinney;M. N. Glauser;L. S. Ukeiley

107
Citations
Integration of non-time-resolved PIV and time-resolved velocity point sensors for dynamic estimation of velocity fields

Jonathan H. Tu;John Griffin;Adam Hart;Clarence W. Rowley

106
Citations
Properties of subsonic open cavity flow fields

Nathan Murray;Erik Sällström;Lawrence Ukeiley

106
Citations
Estimation of the flowfield from surface pressure measurements in an open cavity

Nathan E. Murray;Lawrence S. Ukeiley

98
Citations
Aero-Performance Efficient Noise Reduction for the F404-400 Engine

John M. Seiner;Laurence S. Ukeiley;Bernard J. Jansen

87
Citations
Modified quadratic stochastic estimation of resonating subsonic cavity flow

Nathan E. Murray;Lawrence S. Ukeiley

81
Citations
Structural dynamics and aerodynamics measurements of biologically inspired flexible flapping wings

P Wu;B K Stanford;E Sällström;L Ukeiley

75
Citations
The Effects of Microjet Injection on an F404 Jet Engine

Brenton Greska;Anjaneyulu Krothapalli;John Seiner;Bernard Jansen

72
Citations
Passive flow control by membrane wings for aerodynamic benefit

Amory Timpe;Zheng Zhang;James Hubner;Lawrence Ukeiley

66
Citations
On the near field pressure of a transonic axisymmetric jet

Lawrence S. Ukeiley;Michael K. Ponton

65
Citations
Suppression of Cavity Loads Using Leading-Edge Blowing

Srinivasan Arunajatesan;Chandrasekhar Kannepalli;Neeraj Sinha;Michael Sheehan

64
Citations
Leading edge slot blowing on an open cavity in supersonic flow

Taylor Lusk;Louis Cattafesta;Lawrence Ukeiley

63
Citations
Control of Pressure Loads in Geometrically Complex Cavities

Lawrence Ukeiley;Michael Sheehan;Francois Coiffet;Farrukh Alvi

54
Citations
A study of a 3-D double backward-facing step

C. E. Tinney;L. S. Ukeiley

51
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Louis N. Cattafesta Illinois Institute of Technology

Kunihiko Taira University of California, Los Angeles

Peter Ifju University of Florida

Mark Sheplak University of Florida

Bernard J. Jansen Qatar Computing Research Institute

Clarence W. Rowley Princeton University

John N. Griffin Swansea University

Farrukh S. Alvi Florida State University

Bret Stanford Langley Research Center

Wei Shyy Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

External Links

Personal website of Lawrence Ukeiley

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, exploring related fields can open additional career opportunities. Many students and professionals consider alternative paths, such as allied health or specialized disciplines, that complement their technical skills. For example, military personnel may find value in military friendly online speech pathology degree programs, which provide flexible learning tailored to veterans.

Additionally, accelerated programs like the 5 year speech pathology programs offer a fast-tracked approach for those seeking to enter the healthcare workforce quickly, balancing speed with quality education.

For those intrigued by behavioral sciences, understanding pathways such as how to become a criminal profiler can provide insight into investigative careers that combine analytical thinking with psychology, potentially benefiting engineers interested in law enforcement or intelligence roles.

Exploring different types of therapist degrees also reveals a variety of counseling and mental health specialties, which might appeal to those wishing to blend technical expertise with human-centered support services.

Researching these related online degrees ensures you can tailor your education to emerging market needs and explore multifaceted career pathways beyond traditional engineering roles.