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Research
we push the boundaries of aerospace engineering
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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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.
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MICHIGAN AEROSPACE NEWS
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MRover Brings Home Top Ten Finish in International Competition
Students compete in the University Rover Challenge after devastating loss last summer
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Members of LATTICE Receive Best Paper Award at joint FAA-EUROCONTROL ICRAT Conference
Professor Max Li and Student Sinan Abdulhak recognized at biennial conference in Singapore
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Professor Venkat Viswanathan Receives the 2024 ACS Energy Lectureship Award
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering professor receives award for cutting-edge battery research
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PhD Student Recognized at 71st Annual JANNAF Propulsion Meeting
PEPL student Will Hurley received Best Student Paper Award for his work on Hall thruster performance and design
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Biology Helping Electric Aviation Move Forward
Professor Venkat Viswanathan partners with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in new battery research
PURSUE YOUR AEROSPACE INTERESTS
We provide a vibrant environment of intellectual challenge and excitement that is at the same time collegial and conducive to higher learning.
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