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University of Queensland

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4.08/20/2025

Makes even the toughest topics accessible.

4.05/21/2025

Always supportive and deeply knowledgeable.

5.03/31/2025

Creates a safe space for learning and growth.

4.02/27/2025

Encourages critical thinking and analysis.

5.02/5/2025

Great Professor!

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About Christopher

Christopher James is a UQ Amplify Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland, where he is affiliated with the Centre for Hypersonics. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland in 2012 and completed his PhD in Engineering there in 2018, focusing on radiation from simulated atmospheric entry into the gas giants. His doctoral work included a cotutelle program with École Centrale Paris, supported by a French government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, during which he developed radiating simulations to complement his experimental research. Post-PhD, James served as a researcher in the Centre for Hypersonics, contributing to the development of the X3R reflected shock tunnel and advancing experiments in the X2 expansion tube. In 2020, he transitioned to a lecturing role and now holds the UQ Amplify Senior Lecturer position. He lectures on hypersonics and space engineering, covering high-temperature gas dynamics, hypersonic test facilities, rarefied gas dynamics, orbital mechanics, rocket trajectories, spacecraft design, thermal and power management, and planetary entry.