Aerospace Engineering

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

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

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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. 

MBSE at Michigan

Learn more about Aerospace’s Model Based Systems Engineering program

NEWS

RECENT NEWS

PhD Student Awarded Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship

Congratulations to Doctoral Candidate Eytan Adler

MACH Student Team Places Top 10 in AIAA Competition

Congratulations to the team for placing 9th out of 107 total teams

Two Michigan Aerospace Students Awarded Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) Scholarships

Congratulations to undergraduate student Lucie Kovarik and PhD student Jasmine Chang

Making the Aviation System More Resilient So Your Next Flight Will Be on Time

Professor Max Li participating in a NASA funded ULI to reimagine what it means to have a resilient air transportation system

Aerospace Day Inspires Future STEM Leaders

8 student organizations come together to offer an exciting event for 7-12 grade students.

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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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.

Stay Connected

Our alumni span the globe, and their accomplishments and involvement are critical to helping us move the department forward. See ways for Aerospace Engineering alumni to stay connected.

Giving

Join us in our quest for bold ideas and life-changing solutions. Together, we can solve the problems of tomorrow.

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