UMD’s MEng in Aerospace Engineering provides a robust foundation in flight mechanics, propulsion, control systems, and aerodynamics. Students engage in hands-on research through state-of-the-art labs and collaborations with NASA and DoD partners. The program supports specializations in rotorcraft, UAVs, hypersonics, and space vehicle design. Graduates lead innovations in defense, aviation, and commercial space industries.
Design and CFD simulation of a next-gen vertical takeoff UAV
Performance optimization of hybrid-electric propulsion systems
Experimental analysis of shockwave behavior in supersonic wind tunnels
Modeling thermal protection systems for re-entry vehicles
Control system design for satellite attitude stabilization
Simulation of airfoil behavior in low Reynolds number regimes
Designing a rocket engine nozzle using thrust vectoring techniques
Study of turbulence suppression in hypersonic boundary layers
Testing structural integrity of composite wing designs
Rotorcraft noise reduction modeling using acoustic prediction tools
Development of autonomous navigation for drone swarms
Finite element modeling of impact-resistant spacecraft structures
Creating a Mars landing mission trajectory optimization algorithm
Comparing propellant efficiencies across ion and plasma thrusters
Evaluation of stability control algorithms for experimental gliders
Analyzing flutter characteristics in flexible aircraft wings
Design and validation of a CubeSat deployment system
Study of GPS-denied environment navigation using sensor fusion
Building a virtual reality cockpit for pilot training simulations
Assessment of propulsion cycle performance in reusable launch systems
Advance aviation, space exploration, and defense innovation through UMD’s premier aerospace program.
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