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The University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department, the oldest in the nation. Whether on Earth or beyond, Go Blue.

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Joined December 2011
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15 months. Dozens of stakeholder interviews. 10 faculty and industry leaders. 6 big goals. One vision forward. This is U-M Aerospace. myumi.ch/pZ689
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The official U-M Department of Aerospace Engineering online store is open! Whether you are a current student or proud alumni, we have gear for you. Place any orders directly with Underground Printing: undergroundshirts.com/groups… The store will close at Midnight on Nov. 24, 2026!
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For this week's Chairs Distinguished Lecture, Markus Raimund Ritter will present "Multi-Fidelity Loads Analyses and Structural Optimization of High Aspect Ratio Transport Aircraft." 📅Nov. 12 ⏰3:00 pm 💻Zoom: umich.zoom.us/j/93590071072 🔑Email aero-office@umich.edu for passcode
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Looking to catch up on the fun from the U-M Aerospace Engineering Homecoming event? Check out the department's Flickr page to see all the highlights! flickr.com/photos/michiganae…
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This week's Chairs Distinguished Lecture will welcome U-M Prof. Eric Johnsen and his talk "Shocking Structures: Emergence of Coherent Vortical Structures in Shock-Accelerated Flows." 📅Nov. 5 ⏰3:00 pm 💻Zoom: umich.zoom.us/j/93590071072 🔑Email aero-office@umich.edu for passcode
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Congratulations to U-M PhD candidate Jimin Choi on being a recipient of the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program’s Graduate Research Awards for her work on how pathfinder flights can help manage disruptions caused by severe weather. Read more: aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/10…
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This week's Chairs Distinguished Lecture, U-M Prof. Chris Vermillion will present "Wind-, Water-, and Sun-Powered Mobile Robotics for Persistent Surveillance and Observational Studies." 📅Oct. 29 ⏰3:00 pm 💻Zoom: umich.zoom.us/j/93590071072 🔑Email aero-office@umich.edu for passcode
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Last week, our department was proud to celebrate the students who received various awards and scholarships at our annual Homecoming event, honoring their academic achievements and excellence. Learn more about these scholarships and award recipients here: aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/10…
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Congratulations to Mitchell L.R. Walker II, a 3 time U-M Aerospace Engineering graduate and dean and Southern Company Chair of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech, on receiving the 2026 Alumni Merit Award! Read more about Walker’s journey: aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/10…
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Congratulations to U-M Aerospace Engineering alumnus Kiko Dontchev, the Vice President of Launch at SpaceX, on receiving the College of Engineering Alumni Medal Award! Since joining SpaceX in 2010, his career has reflected the impact of U-M engineers: aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/10…
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For this week's Chairs Distinguished Lecture, Aaron Tucker from the Air Force Research Laboratory will present "Win the Future in Air, Space, and Cyberspace." 📅 Oct. 22, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 p.m. 💻 Zoom: umich.zoom.us/j/93590071072 🔑 Email aero-office@umich.edu for passcode
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Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday for our Homecoming celebration! It was a pleasure to welcome our students, faculty, staff, and alumni as we celebrated the U-M Aerospace Engineering community and the people who continue to shape its impact, both on campus and beyond.
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Homecoming is just a day away! Join the U-M Aerospace Engineering community for coffee and dessert in the FXB Atrium following the College of Engineering's annual Homecoming Luncheon. We can't wait to see you there!
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Our 2025-26 annual magazine showcases the people and ideas shaping the future of Aerospace Engineering at U-M, from groundbreaking research and major grants to student stories and faculty achievements. Explore the latest edition: aero.engin.umich.edu/about/d…
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U-M Prof. @ricardovinuesa is one of the leaders of a new $20M NSF grant to support the AI Institute in Dynamic Systems. Led by the University of Washington, the institute brings together academic and industry partners to develop new ways to model and simulate complex systems.
The @NSF has awarded $20 million to the AI Institute in Dynamic Systems to advance fundamental research on complex robotic manufacturing systems, with an emphasis on aerospace applications. bit.ly/4zrjuSd
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Please join us in congratulating Professor Venkat Raman, the James Arthur Nicholls Collegiate Professor of Engineering, who has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Learn more about Professor Raman's research efforts here: aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/10…
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Yesterday, we were thrilled to have Prof. Dimitri Mavris from Georgia Tech join us for our Chair's Distinguished Lecture, where he presented "Environmental Assessment of Novel Aircraft Configurations and Technologies." We would like to thank Prof. Mavris for joining us!
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The University of Michigan Mars Rover (MRover) student project team capped its competition season with another strong international finish, taking 3rd place at the 2026 Canadian International Rover Challenge (CIRC). Learn more: aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/10…
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This week's Chairs Distinguished Lecture will feature Prof. Dimitri Mavris from Georgia Tech who will present "Environmental Assessment of Novel Aircraft Configurations and Technologies." 📅Oct. 8 ⏰3:00pm 💻Zoom: umich.zoom.us/j/93590071072 🔑Email aero-office@umich.edu for passcode
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Congratulations to U-M Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Gökçin Çınar and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering Jesse Capecelatro, on being elected to the AIAA Class of 2027 Associate Fellows! aero.engin.umich.edu/2026/09…
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