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Dissertation Topics for Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Push the boundaries of flight, energy, and motion with research in aerodynamics, propulsion, robotics, and advanced materials at Princeton.

🚀 Introduction

Princeton’s Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. program advances innovation in air, space, and energy systems through theory, computation, and experimentation. Below are dissertation topics that reflect the program’s technical depth and interdisciplinary scope.

📌 Suggested Dissertation & Research Topics

Turbulence Modeling in High-Speed Compressible Flows

Robust Control Algorithms for Autonomous Aerial Vehicles

Thermal Management in Hypersonic Flight Systems

Additive Manufacturing of Aerospace-Grade Alloys

Bio-Inspired Robotics and Adaptive Locomotion

Real-Time Fault Detection in Aircraft Control Systems

Multi-Scale Modeling of Composite Aerospace Materials

Plasma Actuation for Flow Control in Aerodynamics

Nonlinear Dynamics of Flexible Aerospace Structures

AI-Based Navigation in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Thermoacoustic Instability in Rocket Engine Combustors

Development of Ultra-Lightweight Thermal Insulation Materials

Autonomous Formation Control in Satellite Swarms

Microfluidic Systems for Space-Based Biomedical Applications

Experimental Analysis of Jet Noise Reduction Mechanisms

Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Green Aviation

Optimization of Reentry Vehicle Heat Shield Design

Energy Harvesting Mechanisms in Aerospace Sensors

Topology Optimization in Aerospace Structural Design

Modeling Ice Accretion on Aircraft Surfaces in Cold Weather Conditions

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