Shaun Harris
About Shaun Harris
Shaun Harris is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in mechanical and aerospace engineering, having previously held various research positions at Sandia and Stanford University.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Shaun Harris is currently a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been serving in this role since 2022. Sandia National Laboratories is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, Shaun Harris worked at Sandia National Laboratories in multiple positions. From 2019 to 2022, he was a Graduate Research Year-Round Intern in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2018, he served as a SIP Graduate Summer Intern for 3 months in Livermore, CA. From 2015 to 2016, he held the position of SIP Technical Undergraduate Intern for 1 year in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Academic Background at Stanford University
Shaun Harris completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University from 2018 to 2022. During his doctoral studies, he worked under the direction of Parviz Moin and formulated a reduced order model with uncertainty bounds for transition onset in hypersonic vehicle design. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, studying from 2016 to 2018.
Research and Education at Utah State University
Shaun Harris earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Utah State University, studying from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's degree in General Studies in 2010. Harris held multiple research positions at Utah State University, including Undergraduate CFD Researcher (2014-2016), Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities Recipient (2014), and Undergraduate Research Assistant (2012-2014).
Research and Projects
During his PhD at Stanford University, Shaun Harris conducted notable research, where he analyzed direct numerical simulations and optimal linear studies for hypersonic geometries related to laminar-turbulent transition. This work contributed to developing models for hypersonic vehicle design using linear stability theory predictions.