The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia offers students a comprehensive and cutting-edge curriculum designed to prepare future leaders in aviation, spacecraft systems, and aerodynamics. The program integrates theoretical foundations in fluid dynamics, propulsion, and materials with practical applications in aircraft and spacecraft design. Students benefit from access to advanced labs, including wind tunnels and flight simulators, as well as opportunities for undergraduate research. Emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary teamwork and systems engineering to tackle challenges in propulsion, structural integrity, and flight performance. Graduates of this program are equipped with the skills needed to contribute to innovations in commercial aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.
Simulation of hypersonic re-entry trajectories using CFD techniques
Design and testing of a micro UAV for urban surveillance missions
Thermal analysis of heat shielding systems on re-entry vehicles
Optimization of lift-to-drag ratio in delta wing configurations
Development of autonomous flight control algorithms for quadcopters
Use of composite materials in lightweight aircraft structures
Acoustic noise reduction in turbofan engines
Modeling the impact of atmospheric turbulence on satellite orbit decay
Aerodynamic performance of morphing wing technology
3D printing of rocket nozzles for small propulsion systems
Solar-powered UAV design for continuous environmental monitoring
Finite element modeling of landing gear impact forces
Plasma actuator-based flow control on airfoils
Wind tunnel experimentation on flapping wing micro-air vehicles
Low-speed wind tunnel design for academic research
Rocket propulsion system miniaturization for CubeSat launches
Study of compressible flow behavior in supersonic inlets
Hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system development
Payload integration and stabilization in sounding rocket missions
Machine learning for predicting aircraft component fatigue
Pursue the frontiers of flight and space with a robust aerospace engineering education at UVA.
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