Publications

Journal Publications

• Machine Learning-Augmented Flame Front Detection in High-Speed Imaging: A Physics-Guided Framework
  D. Sen, A. Dhotre, K. Buchanan, A. Srna, Patanjali SLPSK, R. Rajasegar
  AIAA SciTech Forum, 2026 [Submitted]
• Interaction and ignition process of multiple injections of oxygenated fuels in an optical, heavy-duty diesel engine
  K. Buchanan, A. Hethmon, A. Dhotre, A. Srna, R. Rajasegar
  Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 2025 [Submitted]
• Comparison of spark and turbulent jet ignition in a fully ammonia-fueled engine
  A. Dhotre, A. Voris, N. Okey, S. Kane, W. Northrop
  SAE Technical Paper, 2025
• Exploring the effects of varying pre-chamber geometry in a heavy-duty natural gas optically accessible engine under dilution conditions
  A. Dhotre, G. Nyrenstedt, R. Rajasegar, A. Varma, S. Singh, W. Northrop, A. Srna
  SAE Technical Paper, 2025
• On the modes of nanosecond pulsed plasmas for combustion ignition of quiescent CH₄-air mixtures
  C. Jiang, A. Dhotre, M. Lai, S. Biswas, J. MacDonald, I. Ekoto
  Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024
• A highly optical, controlled trajectory rapid compression and expansion machine for gas phase chemical physics research
  A. Dhotre, S. Biswas
  Review of Scientific Instruments, 2024
• Self-sustained oscillations in a low viscosity round jet
  V. Srinivasan, X. Tan, E. Whitely, I. Wright, A. Dhotre, J. Yang
  Physical Review Fluids, 2024
• Investigating the effects of nanosecond repetitive pulsed discharges in a pre-chamber assisted, heavy-duty, natural gas engine
  A. Dhotre, G. Nyrenstedt, R. Rajasegar, V. Duke, W. Northrop, A. Srna
  In preparation for International Journal of Engine Research
• Plasma-assisted pre-chamber combustion of ammonia-hydrogen mixtures in a constant volume combustion chamber
  A. Dhotre, A. Fong, W. Northrop, D. Lacoste
  In preparation for Combustion Symposium, 2026

Presentations and Posters

• Plasma-Assisted Pre-Chamber Combustion in a Heavy-Duty, Natural Gas Engine
  SAE Powertrain, Fuels, and Lubricants 2025 (Presenter, upcoming)
• Demonstration of Passive Pre-Chamber Combustion in a Fully Ammonia-Fueled Engine
  SAE Powertrain, Fuels, and Lubricants 2025 (Presenter, upcoming)
• Exploring the Effects of Varying Pre-Chamber Geometry in a Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Optically Accessible Engine Under Dilution Conditions
  ASME ICE Forward 2024 (Poster, Presenter)
• Ignition and Combustion Dynamics in an Optical Pre-Chamber in an RCEM
  SAE WCX 2024 (Presenter)
• Investigating the Combustion Dynamics in an Optical Pre-Chamber with Varying Geometry
  Spring Technical Meeting of the Central States Section of The Combustion Institute 2024 (Prepared)
• Investigation of Plasma-Assisted Combustion Using an Optical Pre-Chamber in an Optical Rapid Compression and Expansion Machine
  AEC Meeting Aug 2023 (Prepared)
• Visualization of Methane/Air Pre-Chamber Combustion Using an Optical Pre-Chamber in a Rapid Compression and Expansion Machine
  ASME ICE Forward 2023 (Presenter)
• Visualization of Compression Ignition of Dimethyl Ether in an Optical Rapid Compression and Expansion Machine
  13th US National Combustion Meeting (Presenter)
• Are Low Viscosity Jets Globally Unstable?
  APS Division of Fluid Dynamics 2021 (Presenter)
• Effects of External Forcing on the Breakdown of Low Viscosity Jets
  APS Division of Fluid Dynamics 2020 (Presenter)
• Synthesis and Characterization of Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles for Fuel Additives
  1st International Conference on Future Trends & Challenges in Mechanical Engineering (Presenter)