Desain, John D.

John D. DeSain grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York. He graduated with a BS in chemistry from Siena College and a PhD in physical chemistry from Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Currently a research scientist in the aerospace field in California, DeSain specializes in the areas of existing and novel space propulsion systems and environmental issues such as green propulsion, space debris, ozone destruction, and global warming impact. His previous research focused on reaction kinetics, thermochemistry, and reaction mechanisms of species involved in propulsion systems and propulsion science...