Dr. Davide Viganò, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has co-authored an article for the December issue of Aerospace America, the flagship publication of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The article, titled “Hypersonic Flight Tests Get Democratized,” is part of the magazine’s highly anticipated…
Two faculty members from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri S&T were commended for their significant achievements and service. This recognition took place during an awards luncheon on Dec. 4 in the Havener Center on campus. The Faculty Achievement Award recognizes non-tenure-track faculty who have demonstrated sustained excellence in two of the following areas:…
Dear fellow alumni and friends of the best mechanical and aerospace engineering department around, We hope this note finds you well. We are writing to catch you up on the successes, growth, and priorities of our Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) department and how you can help to support it. Successes What a year last…
Aerodynamics Research Laboratory has completed a significant upgrade to the 1968 supersonic wind tunnel, converting it into a modern, state-of-the-art hypersonic research facility. The redesigned wind tunnel, capable of generating wind speeds up to Mach 3, positions Missouri S&T at the forefront of high-speed aerodynamic research. The upgraded tunnel supports experiments in hypersonic air and…
A total of 7 faculty of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are among the top researchers in their field as measured by their career research records, and 5 researchers were among the best in their fields in 2023, according to a recent analysis of standardized citation indicators of the Elsevier Data Repository published…
Missouri University of Science and Technology is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Douglas Bristow as the inaugural William E. Walker III Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This distinguished professorship, supported by the William E. Walker III Endowment Fund, recognizes Dr. Bristow’s exceptional contributions to the field and his unwavering dedication to advancing…
At the start of the fall semester, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology welcomed three faculty members to campus. Their expertise ranges from advanced manufacturing to machine learning and space exploration technology. This year’s new faculty are: Dr. Bo Mi Lee, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace…
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is proud to announce the outstanding winners of the Graduate Research Showcase 2024. Showcasing the remarkable talent and innovation in our department, these exceptional individuals have demonstrated exemplary research prowess and academic excellence. Oral Presentation Category: Poster Presentation Category: The Graduate Research Showcase serves as a platform for…
We are thrilled to unveil the remarkable recipients of the MAE Future Research Pioneers Program (FRPP) for the 2024 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 2024 are:…
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is proud to announce that Joshua Gary, a senior in aerospace engineering from Lake St. Louis, Missouri, has presented his research titled “New Testing Capabilities of the Missouri University of Science and Technology Supersonic Wind Tunnel” at the annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on April 4….