Celebrating the many aerospace engineering students and faculty awarded scholarship and top accolades during Spring 2025. 

As Rocket Lab prepares to launch a mission to Venus next year, a multidisciplinary research team led by Georgia Tech braved an erupting volcano recently to test an instrument custom-built to explore Venus’ clouds and look for signs of organic chemistry. 

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced Tim Lieuwen, alumnus of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and an ASME Fellow, as a recipient of its 2025 Dedicated Service Award. 

The School of Aerospace Engineering was an awesome proving ground for these engineers.

AE Professor will oversee master’s and doctoral programs at Georgia Tech's School of Aerospace Engineering

A pair of small satellites are slated to improve satellite tracking and autonomy. 

The six-person team conceptualized a highly efficient aircraft for homeland defense.

Polina Verkhovodova selected into the inaugural class of Matthew Isakowitz Commercial Space Scholars.

A new study explores reconfigurable, sustainable construction materials that could transform how we build on this planet —  and beyond.

The U.S. News and World Report ranks the AE School as No. 1 among publicly-funded institutions. 

The AE pioneer reflects on the good times at Georgia Tech.

Charles H. Gaylord, Jacob M. Kwasnik, and Gary Weissel were honored for their contributions to aerospace engineering. 

Vamvoudakis and researchers will enhance Advanced Air Mobility safety. 

Georgia Tech commemorates the achievements of its women with a new permanent art installation on campus.

Khalil Harruna, Lauren Leitch, Marquel Ollivierre, and Mersimoy Regassa are soaring to new heights this summer with exciting aerospace internships. 

AE researchers have developed new algorithms to help Intuitive Machine’s lunar lander find water ice on the Moon.  

Following a nationwide search, Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera has named Timothy Lieuwen the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR). Lieuwen has served as interim EVPR since September 10, 2024. 

A Georgia Tech study analyzes NASA’s DART mission and proposes an innovative approach for kinetic deflection.

Georgia Tech plays a starring role in NASA’s STARI mission to determine if telescope technology that studies exoplanets can be implemented in briefcase-sized spacecraft. 

Catherine Fang and Andra Oltean will receive a paid summer internship, executive mentorship, and industry connections to leading aerospace organizations. 

Rising stars Lin Al Atik, Abraham Atte, and Manmeet “Shabri” Pelia accepted into the prestigious program’s 2025 class. 

Regents Professor Vigor Yang will receive the 2025 Reed Aeronautics Award for his substantial work in combustion research and education.

The professorship honors individuals with exceptional achievements in research, teaching, and service to aerospace engineering.

Lecturer uses fail-fast philosophy to keep her courses engaging.

Remembering one of the AE School’s fearless leaders. 

In this new role, he will oversee and direct the content of the widely acclaimed publication.

Engineers use heat as a propellant management device, expanding CubeSat mission's lifetime by 30%. 

AE graduates tell us about their next adventure.

Students investigate the moon’s south pole to find water ice

The Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL) has received an award under the NASA Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 contract.

A multidisciplinary team of researchers used structural mechanics and computational design to understand how the wheel was invented.  

The interim executive vice president for Research will discuss what’s next for propulsion and clean energy systems.

A community of dreamers share their stories about reaching for the stars.

Professor Vamvoudakis is designing frameworks and algorithms to make autonomous systems safer and smarter.

AE alumnus joins fleet of pilots to help Hurricane Helene victims.

From the water that comes out of the faucet to the chemical reactions in jet engines that propel planes, turbulence affects our everyday lives. Researchers at Georgia Tech are studying the complex physics of turbulence in simplified settings that could help us better understand nature and engineering.

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) awarded Alfonso Lagares De Toledo, Leslie Nava, and Lauren Paulson scholarships to continue their educational pursuits.

Team AeroLay takes first place, and team Horus brings home second place. 

The 2025 Best Colleges rankings mark 10 consecutive years of AE being in the top 2.

Ho and James were selected for excellence in aerospace in their specialty area.

Adhiraj Bhagat will use the award to further supersonic carbon-free fuels research

The former interim chair for the AE School has been elected an International Fellow for his contributions to the aerospace and energy professions.

A community of multidisciplinary researchers at Georgia Tech has taken on the job of cleaning up the Earth’s carbon-riddled atmosphere through direct air capture (DAC).

The new state-of-the-art facility will bolster research in advanced aviation technologies.

With an NSF CAREER Award, the AE researcher will apply mechanics expertise to reduce trash and improve recycling.

AE alumni awarded the prestigious George Westinghouse Silver Medal

Timothy Lieuwen has been appointed interim executive vice president for Research (EVPR) by Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera, effective September 10. 

The Georgia Tech rocketry team discusses lessons learned and ambitious plans for future launches.