https://www.buffalo.edu/chrest.html

The Center for Hybrid Rocket Exascale Simulation Technology, or CHREST, aims to advance space exploration through interdisciplinary research that will improve the operation of hybrid rocket motors and enable the next generation of low-cost space flight.

Amol Salunkhe (RA), Varun Chandola (co-PI)

Prof. Paul Desjardin (PI), Prof. Matt Swihart (co-PI), Prof. James Chen (co-PI), Prof. Matt Knepley (co-PI), Dr. Matt Jones (co-PI), Prof. Abani Patra/Tufts (co-PI)

Department of Energy , National Nuclear Security Administration

10/2020 - 09/2025