Research

Pushing the Envelope

MAE has a strong history of commitment to innovative research and encourages active collaboration in cross-disciplinary activities. The department partners with industry and government to conduct research at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Our expertise is diverse — six core areas of research:

1. Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Propulsion and Space Exploration Systems

Sailplanes visit the Engineering complex on Centennial Campus. Photo by Marc Hall

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2. Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, and System Design

Engineering grad student Glen Garner positions a rock for acoustic probing in the anechoic chamber in Monteith Hall. Photo by Roger Winstead

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3. Structural Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing

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4. Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems

A student works in the Textile Protection And Comfort Center (T-PACC), affectionately known as Pyroman. Photo by Marc Hall

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5. Biomedical and Biological Systems

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6. Nanoscale Science and Engineering

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Seminars

Join leading researchers and students in sharing new ideas and research.

Tue 28

SPECIAL SEMINAR: Navigating the Next Generation of Exploration Spacecraft with John Christian, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thu 30

SPECIAL SEMINAR: Micro-Propulsion Systems for the Next Generation Space Missions

January 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fri 31

SEMINAR: Towards Hybrid Intelligence for Systems Design

January 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Pushing the Envelope