
Research
we push the boundaries of aerospace engineering
The Department of Aerospace Engineering has world-renowned research centers, a rich and dynamic undergraduate and graduate curricula spanning fundamental and contemporary aerospace topics, and an esteemed faculty at the forefront of the field.
Research at Michigan impacts every area of flight, focusing on aerodynamics and propulsion; autonomous systems and control; structures and materials; space systems, and computation. Our approach to research is often multidisciplinary, and research groups work with colleagues from across Michigan Engineering, such as Robotics, CLaSP and EECS.

Research Areas
Aerospace engineering at U-M tackles the fundamental areas that drive advances in aircraft and spacecraft.
Shared Facilities
Students and faculty use research environments to meet any project need for design, development and implementation.
Multidisciplinary Centers
Engaging the range of expertise at Michigan Engineering allows researchers to better answer complex problems.
Research Opportunities for Students
There are multiple ways to get involved in research, and students can pursue whatever combination fits them best.

MICHIGAN AEROSPACE NEWS
-
Doctoral Student Recognized with NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Honorable Mention
CJ Huey pursues battery development for sustainable aircraft
-
PhD Candidate Receives DoD National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Congratulations to Megan Powers, a U-M Aerospace Engineering PhD candidate in Prof. Venkat Raman’s Advanced Propulsion Concepts Lab (APCL), for being recognized with a Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (DoD NDSEG). This prestigious fellowship was created in 1989 by direction of congress as an approach to increasing the number of…
-
The People Behind SPAR: Eric Viges
SPAR Chief Engineer Eric Viges leading the institute’s power division to advance space power and propulsion technologies
-
U-M AIAA Student Chapter Receives 2025 Membership Development Award
Aerospace Engineering student group recognized for exceptional professionalism
-
2025 Student Leaders and Honors Award Recipients
Outstanding students recognized for their dedication and hard work
PURSUE YOUR AEROSPACE INTERESTS
We provide a vibrant environment of intellectual challenge and excitement that is at the same time collegial and conducive to higher learning.
