Specifically, Dr. Blankson is actively pursuing studies in the following areas:
MHD Energy Bypass Engine Concepts (Mach 0-7) based on conventional and exoskeletal gas turbine engines. Applications are to global-range cruise vehicles, two-Stage Space Access vehicles, and energy-on-demand hypersonic systems.
Weakly-Ionized Plasma (WIG) phenomena – aerodynamic and propulsion applications of WIG. (Electromagnetic Field interactions in hypersonic flows). Applications are to supersonic and hypersonic flow control, wave drag reduction, and sonic boom alleviation.
Airbreathing Hypersonic Cruise: WAVERIDER AIRCRAFT and CRUISE MISSILES. Airframe-integrated Mach 4-7 Hydrocarbon - fueled waverider aircraft/missiles, advanced waverider design concepts (inverse design methods). The emphasis is on unmanned autonomous high speed air vehicles: especially supersonic and hypersonic cruise missiles and UCAVS concepts using turbo ramjets.