Aerospace Engineering

INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF AEROSPACE LEADERS AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT

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RESEARCH

Michigan Aerospace Engineering remains a leader in aerospace research and education, covering an expansive array of topics from unmanned air and space vehicles to commercial airliners.

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UNDERGRADUATE

As a student, you will find that our department is a friendly place, with a diverse and enthusiastic group of students, faculty, and staff.

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GRADUATE

Our graduate students perform cutting-edge research in aerospace engineering-related subjects. A combination of fundamental and applied research topics is a hallmark of our graduate program. 

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NEWS

RECENT NEWS

Eaton Joins MBSE Ecosystem

New partnership brings mentorship and electrical engineering opportunities to Michigan Aerospace students

Aerospace Alumni Dr. Richard Hofer Elected AIAA Fellow

3-time alumni recognized for his extensive contributions towards Hall thruster technology

M-Fly Secures Second and Third Place Wins at the Annual SAE competition

Student organization celebrates as they eagerly anticipate the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) Competition in June

Professor Jia-Richards Leads Autonomous SmallSat Project Funded by NASA

Michigan Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Collaborates with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory As Part of NASA’s University SmallSat Technology Partnerships Initiative

15th Annual Gerard M. Faeth Memorial Lecture

Honoree, Tim Lieuwen, presents “Fundamental Turbulent Combustion Questions for a Clean Energy Future”

Sophia Papp Honored as One of Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties class of 2024 Recipients

Aerospace instructional aid honored as future leader in aerospace and aviation industry

José Luiz Vargas de Mendonça Receives Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties class of 2024 Recognition

Soon-to-be-Aerospace and Computer Engineering graduate acknowledged for academic performance and research

Maria Reitz Named Recipient of Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties class of 2024

Aerospace Engineering student recognized for individual excellence and significant impact towards the future of aviation

Aerospace Student Award Winners of 2024

University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering students have outdone themselves again as they have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their leadership and academic achievements. Congratulations to four exceptional students from our department who have been announced as 2024 Student Leaders and Honors Award recipients. These students exemplify the academic excellence and outstanding performance […]

PhD student Joseph Breeden Recognized with 2 University of Michigan Awards

Fifth year Aerospace PhD student receives the Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Prize for Distinguished Academic Achievement and Professor Pierre T. Kabamba Award

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Together, we will embark on a journey of growth, advancement, and impactful contributions to the field of Aerospace Engineering.”

Carlos E. S. Cesnik
Richard A. Auhll Department Chair of Aerospace Engineering

Culture

Learn about our department culture that supports and celebrates each of our members in their studies and their work.

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 inspiring a new generation of aerospace leaders and shaping the future of flight and space travel