Kiora Joseph is a Ph.D. student in Aerospace Engineering. Her current work explores
how energy deposition affects flow physics in high-speed regimes. Specifically, she
investigates the influence of localized energy inputs—such as laser-induced energy
deposition—on aerodynamic properties and flow physics. While her present research
does not focus on turbulence, she remains interested in the development and improvement
of turbulence models for high-speed flows and intends to contribute to this area in
future work. Kiora earned her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, with a minor in Mathematics,
from Wichita State University. She is an active member of the Society of Women Engineers
(SWE), supporting efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM. Beyond her academic
work, Kiora enjoys spending time outdoors, crocheting, and exploring new places through
travel.
