Demoz Gebre-Egziabher Named 2025 AIAA Fellow

Demoz Gebre-Egziabher, a professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM) and the director of the Minnesota Space Grant Consortium, was recently elected into the prestigious Class of 2025 Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). This recognition highlights his exceptional contributions to the aerospace industry and his embodiment of the highest standards in both aeronautics and astronautics.
The AIAA Fellow designation is one of the most distinguished honors bestowed within the aerospace community. It is awarded to individuals who have made substantial and valuable contributions to the advancement of aerospace science and engineering. The newly elected Fellows will be formally inducted during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, in Washington, D.C., followed by a celebration at the AIAA Awards Gala the next evening. Gebre-Egziabher joins an exclusive group of only 2,092 individuals who have earned this honor since the title was first established.
Founded in 1963, the AIAA is the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the aerospace profession, with nearly 30,000 members from across the globe. The organization plays a key role in advancing the field of aerospace engineering by promoting collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing among professionals from all corners of the industry. Through this recognition, Gebre-Egziabher’s work continues to have a lasting impact on the global aerospace community.