Julie Crockett
Professor, BYU Mechanical Engineering
Professor, BYU Mechanical Engineering
People
We build the lab through careful, curious researchers.
Our group brings students into the work of making internal-wave physics measurable: experiments, modeling, data processing, and the patient craft of asking better questions.
Principal Investigator
Current Graduate Researchers
Current students help design experiments, process wavefield data, and connect lab measurements to internal-wave models.
Nicolas Onstott
Current researcher
Research Assistant, BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Graduate Alumni
Graduate alumni carry stratified-flow training into academia, aerospace, defense, data, aviation, consulting, and engineering leadership.
Ian Sanderson
MS/MBA alum, 2023
Systems Engineer, Boeing
Natasha Wilson
MS alum, 2023
Mechanical Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
Kyle Hakes
MS/MBA alum, 2022
Industry Segment Analyst, MathWorks
Allison Lee
PhD alum, 2019
Assistant Professor, Campbell University
Benj Hillyard
MS/MBA alum, 2015
Sr. Manager, Services Sourcing, Adobe
Sean Smith
MS/MBA alum, 2014
Director, AlixPartners
Leonardo Latorre
MS alum, 2012
First Officer, Delta Air Lines
Lauren Eberly
MS alum, 2011
AI Program Division Chief, U.S. Coast Guard
Brian Casaday
MS alum, 2010
Engineer, Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics, Boeing
Undergraduate Research Alumni
Undergraduate researchers often begin with careful lab work, data processing, and experiment support, then carry that research experience into engineering practice.
Erik Spencer
BS alum, 2026
Team Lead, BYU Rocketry
Janette Wong
BS alum, 2025
R&D Test Engineer, Mainspring Energy
Shayna Orme
BS/BA alum, 2024
Recent BYU Geology Graduate; Research Assistant
Kyler Braathen
BS alum, 2023
Design Engineer, Northrop Grumman
Heather Erickson
BS alum, 2022
Certified Flight Instructor, Utah Valley University
Makayla Fawson
Undergraduate research alum, 2021-2022
BYU Mechanical Engineering
Melissa Bullinger
Undergraduate research alum, 2021-2022
BYU Mechanical Engineering
Spencer Truman
BS alum, 2022
Machine Learning Engineer II, Uber
Alicia Oliphant
BS alum, 2021
Project Manager, Rockwell Consults
Briant Packard
BS alum, 2021
Principal Aeronautical Engineer, Northrop Grumman
Mitchell Gehlbach
BS alum, 2021
Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer, Autonomous Solutions
Annie Wesolek
BS alum, 2019
Energy Engineer, ENFRA
Jonathan Priedeman
BS/MS alum, 2018
Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Alabama
Jason Porter
BS alum, 2017
Electrical Engineer II, L3Harris Technologies
Katie Schouten
Undergraduate research alum, 2014-2017
Kelli Succo
BS/MS alum, 2017
Systems Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton
Austin Maxwell
BS alum, 2016
Naval Architect, Leidos
Jake Lessie
BS alum, 2016
Mechanical Engineer
Jordan Freeman
BS alum, 2016
Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Kelsie Cummings
Undergraduate research alum, 2015-2016
Community Program Manager, Adobe
Amy Briggs
BS alum, 2015
Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer, Raytheon
Ally Mullen
BS alum, 2014
Senior Consultant, Infosys Consulting
Mark Trent
BS alum, 2014
Software Developer, General Motors
Steven Swan
BS alum, 2014
Corporate Legal Counsel, Traeger
Bradley Baggs
Undergraduate research alum, 2013
Zachary Hill
Undergraduate research alum, 2013
Resident Physician
Indu Sharma
BS alum, 2012
Frame Engineer, Ford Motor Company
Pravin Sharma
BS alum, 2012
Lead Quality Engineer, TD
Brandon Horsley
BS alum, 2011
Senior Project Manager, Siemens Gamesa
David Reece
BS alum, 2011
Staff Design and Development Engineer, Moog Medical Devices
Sebastian Acosta
BS/MS alum, 2011
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Chris DeLange
BS alum, 2009
Psychiatrist/Medical Director/Forensics