RESEARCH
Curiosity with purpose. Ideas to Impact.
Current Research Topics
Our faculty and students are working on a range of applied and future-oriented aerospace problems. Explore the areas below to see where our current research effort is concentrated.
Advanced Propulsion
Research on high-efficiency and sustainable propulsion systems for next-generation rocket, including alternative fuels, hybrid engine concepts, and performance modeling.
Applied Aerodynamics
tudies of flow behavior, lift/drag optimization, CFD, and wind-tunnel testing to improve aerodynamic performance of fixed- and rotary-wing vehicles.
Unmanned Aircraft System
Design, guidance & control, autonomy, and mission-specific payload integration for UAS used in surveillance, inspection, and environmental applications.
Air Transport & Operations
Work on airline/airport operations, safety, maintenance, and data-driven decision tools to improve capacity, reliability, and sustainability of air transport systems.