Penn State’s PhD in Aerospace Engineering is a rigorous research program developing scholars and innovators in areas like aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion, space systems, and autonomous aerial vehicles. Doctoral students work closely with leading faculty and industry partners on experimental and computational research that advances national security, sustainability, and space exploration.
Developing high-fidelity CFD models for hypersonic vehicles
Designing fault-tolerant control systems for autonomous drones
Simulating thermal protection systems for space reentry
Optimizing hybrid-electric propulsion architectures
Modeling structural loads in flexible wing UAVs
Analyzing plasma-assisted combustion for thrust enhancement
Creating adaptive guidance algorithms for satellite swarms
Studying aerodynamic drag reduction through morphing surfaces
Developing AI-assisted navigation for lunar landers
Simulating rotorcraft aeromechanics in extreme environments
Designing an experimental supersonic wind tunnel setup
Analyzing propellant slosh dynamics in zero-gravity tanks
Modeling orbital debris collisions using Monte Carlo methods
Optimizing heat exchangers for cryogenic fuel systems
Developing real-time flight diagnostics using onboard sensors
Innovate propulsion, flight, and space exploration systems through doctoral-level aerospace engineering at Penn State.
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