My scientific expertise encompasses a range of domains, including both numerical and experimental research. I specialize in modeling thermo-chemical interactions between different types of ablative materials and high-temperature chemically reactive gases, as well as developing ultrasonic diagnostic methods for high-temperature material degradation processes.

Currently, my research focuses on compositional flow problems in subsurface geologic media. I am applying my expertise to investigate the large-scale injection and long-term storage of carbon dioxide in subsurface formations, utilizing high-performance simulation tools and HPC platforms.

Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 2024

M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering, Technion IIT, Haifa, Israel, 2019

B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering, Technion IIT, Haifa, Israel, 2016

Zibitsker, A. L., McQuaid, J. A., Brehm, C., and Martin, A. (2024). Validation and analysis of a coupled fluid-ablation framework for modeling low temperature ablator. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 218, 124728. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2023.124728

Zibitsker, A. L., McQuaid, J. A., Brehm, C., Martin, A., Palmer, G., Liben, B., and Stern, E. (2023). Finite-Rate and Equilibrium Study of Graphite Ablation under Arc-Jet Conditions. Computers & Fluids, 267, 106069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compfluid.2023.106069

Zibitsker, A. L., Berreby M., Shilav R., and Michaels D., (2021). Ultrasonic Temperature Compensating Method for Tracking Decomposition Front in Silica-Phenolic Thermal Protection Material. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 35(4), 770-787. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.T6198

Lidor, A., Zibitsker, A. L., Weihs, D., and Sher, E. (2017). A new hydrogen-based phase change material open-cycle micro engine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42(20), 14290-14293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.04.108

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