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The Department of Aerospace Engineering has world-renowned research centers, a rich and dynamic undergraduate and graduate curricula spanning fundamental and contemporary aerospace topics, and an esteemed faculty at the forefront of the field.

Research at Michigan impacts every area of flight, focusing on aerodynamics and propulsion; autonomous systems and control; structures and materials; space systems, and computation. Our approach to research is often multidisciplinary, and research groups work with colleagues from across Michigan Engineering, such as Robotics, CLaSP and EECS.

The Michigan Robotics project is led by Ella Atkins, professor of aerospace engineering and director of the Autonomous Aerospace Systems (A2Sys) Lab

MICHIGAN AEROSPACE 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”

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