A Missouri S&T research team led by Dr. Frank D. Han has published a new study in Acta Astronautica that explores a method to extract aluminum from lunar regolith using molten salt electrolysis. This approach could enable long-term lunar missions and sustainable lunar surface construction. The article, titled “Extraction of Aluminum from Lunar Regolith through…
We are thrilled to unveil the remarkable recipients of the MAE Future Research Pioneers Program (FRPP) for the 2025 academic year. The FRPP is dedicated to identifying and supporting outstanding undergraduate students who exhibit significant potential as future research pioneers in the dynamic fields of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The FRPP Awardees for 2025 are:…
Dr. Davide Viganò, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Young Professional Award by the St. Louis Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The AIAA Young Professional Award recognizes early-career engineers and scientists for outstanding…