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Research

we push the boundaries of aerospace engineering

Research Areas
Shared Facilities
Multidisciplinary Centers
Research Opportunities for Students

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.

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

Research Areas


Aerospace engineering at U-M tackles the fundamental areas that drive advances in aircraft and spacecraft.

Shared Facilities


Students and faculty use research environments to meet any project need for design, development and implementation.

Multidisciplinary Centers


Engaging the range of expertise at Michigan Engineering allows researchers to better answer complex problems.

Research Opportunities for Students


There are multiple ways to get involved in research, and students can pursue whatever combination fits them best. 

MICHIGAN AEROSPACE NEWS

Ph.D. Student Will Hurley Awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellowship

Ph.D. Student Will Hurley Awarded NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellowship

Hurley recognized for innovative space technology research with NASA funding
The U-M career of Dean Alec Gallimore: Saying goodbye to a friend

The U-M career of Dean Alec Gallimore: Saying goodbye to a friend

Dean and Aerospace Engineering professor Gallimore left a legacy in Aero and beyond
The latest episode of Michigan Aerospace’s podcast discusses sustainable aviation at U-M

The latest episode of Michigan Aerospace’s podcast discusses sustainable aviation at U-M

The first Podcast for the Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation
Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair

Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair

Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M
Vending Machines in Space

Vending Machines in Space

Building a cargo recovery system for the Lunar Gateway space station on the moon
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