UMD’s PhD in Aerospace Engineering prepares scholars to lead research in aerodynamics, propulsion, control systems, and space flight. With extensive lab facilities and NASA partnerships, students explore flight systems, rotorcraft, and space missions through theory, simulation, and experimentation.
Stability analysis of hypersonic air-breathing propulsion systems
Autonomous control systems for long-range UAVs in GPS-denied environments
CFD simulation of vortex-induced vibrations on rotor blades
Modeling and optimization of dual-mode scramjet engines
Design and test of a micro-propulsion system for nanosatellites
Experimental analysis of active flow control on airfoil performance
Data-driven modeling of rotorcraft noise and vibration characteristics
Navigation system development using star trackers and IMUs
Investigation of reentry vehicle thermal protection system materials
Design of a low-thrust trajectory for interplanetary missions
Multi-objective optimization of hybrid-electric aircraft configurations
Validation of turbulence models for high-speed separated flows
Design of a robotic system for in-orbit satellite servicing
Real-time onboard fault diagnosis for autonomous aerial systems
Experimental study of combustion instability in rocket motors
Machine learning application in predictive aircraft maintenance
Design and deployment of a CubeSat constellation for climate monitoring
Simulation of planetary entry dynamics under variable atmospheric density
Development of a modular simulation platform for integrated flight dynamics
Flight test program for adaptive wing morphing mechanisms
Design the future of flight and space exploration through in-depth systems research in UMD’s Aerospace Engineering PhD.
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