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Aug21Fri
Instruction Ends - Summer 2026 - Full and B-term
12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Sep7Mon
Labor Day
12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Sep30Wed
Instruction Begins - Autumn 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am
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Nov11Wed
Veterans Day
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Research programs
SPACE SYSTEMS
Sustained operations
From propulsion and trajectory design to on-orbit manufacturing, we're advancing how we operate, land and thrive in space.
PLASMA SCIENCE
Stable fusion
We are working toward stable fusion reactions for future applications in energy and deep space propulsion.
FLUIDS
Efficiency
We research fluids to boost aero- and hydro-dynamic efficiency for energy savings and higher stability.
INTEGRATED FLIGHT SCIENCES & CONTROL
Aerospace systems
We research composite materials, flexible structures, load alleviation, hypersonics and more to understand comprehensive flight systems.
STRUCTURES & COMPOSITES
Innovative forms
We develop structures and composites that are stronger, lighter, and adaptable for efficiency and safety.
CONTROLS
Remote control
We refine guidance, navigation, and control of unmanned systems as well as optimization of networked systems.
Integrated Flight Sciences and Control
Holding steady: Kuang-Ying "Eddie" Ting puts next-generation aircraft to the test in UWAL's wind tunnels
Kuang-Ying "Eddie" Ting spends his time in our UWAL wind tunnels figuring out how to keep wings under control.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Mira Tipirneni
A&A doctoral student and Varanasi Fellow
Mira Tipirneni demonstrates exceptional expertise in computational modeling, materials science, and aerospace engineering. Her research in our department focuses on developing digital tools to predict rain erosion on aircraft coatings, eliminating the need for costly physical testing. Her approach to solving real-world aerospace challenges will prove invaluable as the industry continues to develop more durable and efficient aircraft.
RELATED STORY
Tipirneni is a Varanasi Fellow
Mira Tipirneni is our most recent Varanasi Fellow, working on preventing aircraft rain erosion.