Austin DiOrio is a Senior Professional Staff member at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he has worked for over a decade. He sits in the Aerospace and Thermal Engineering group of the Air and Missile Defense Sector. Austin has expertise in heat transfer, thermofluids, and solid mechanics with specific experience in rocket motors, hypersonic vehicles, and infrared signatures. Austin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2010, his Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012, and his Doctor of Engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2024. Austin resides in Reston, Virginia with his wife and two young children. His hobbies include softball, running, golf, hockey, darts, skiing, and traveling.
Education History
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
- MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- D.Eng., Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Work Experience
Senior Professional Staff, JHU Applied Physics Laboratory
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics