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Congratulations, Aerospace Engineering Graduates!

Aerospace Engineering at Illinois welcomed 77 new alumni following Commencement ceremonies May 12.

Space Shuttle Veterans Altman, Nagel, Return to Campus for Talks

Aerospace Engineering alumni speak about their experiences on space missions.

Engineering at Illinois Students Enter Drone in National Challenge

AE students design small drone aircraft for national competition.

Farquhar to Receive College's Distinguished Alumnus Award

AE alumnus receives College of Engineering's Alumni Award for Distinguished Service.

New Energy Management Devices Protect Structures from Damaging Forces, Motions

Engineering at Illinois researchers attempt to mitigate damage from earthquakes.

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Research Area: Flight Vehicle Synthesis

The current research being conducted in flight vehicle synthesis focuses on developing a computerized flight vehicle as well as a human-powered watercraft. These projects are sponsored by the Society for Advanced Materials and Process Engineering and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. The research is conducted by faculty members, research scientists and post docs, numerous graduate students, and undergraduate students. 

Faculty Researchers: Labs:
  • H. H. Hilton - Solid mechanics, viscoelasticity, composites, structures, dynamics, numerical analysis, computer-aided engineering, aeroelasticity, structural control
  • S. White - Manufacturing of composites, solid mechanics, composite materials, smart structures and materials