AEM News & Features

Professor Maziar Hemati
AEM Faculty

Maziar Hemati Promoted to Full Professor

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The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics is proud to announce that Professor Maziar Hemati was recently promoted to full professor, a testament to his contributions in the department.

Students standing in front of a glider.
AEM News, AEM Students

AEM Students Put Skills to the Test at Minneapolis Flugtag Event

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On a rainy Saturday in late September, students launched a human-powered aircraft off a runway, soaring through the air before landing in the Mississippi River.

Hexagonal award.
AEM Faculty / Awards, AEM News, AEM Students / Awards

MASST Receives EarthCup Award

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The Midwest Alliance for Solar Sail Technology (MASST), a collaboration among faculty, students, and researchers led by the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities was one of only three teams recognized.

James B. Scoggins in his office
AEM Faculty

AEM Welcomes Associate Professor James Scoggins to Faculty

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Coming from NASA, Dr. Scoggins brings expertise in computational aerothermodynamics and scientific machine learning to the department.

Terrence R. Meyer standing in front of a mural, wearing glasses and a blue button up shirt.
AEM Faculty, AEM News

Terrence Meyer Named Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

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Meyer looks forward to working with members of the University of Minnesota community and beyond to advance the department’s academic, research, and service missions.

A student standing in front of a tree and sign for Akerman Hall with brown hair.
AEM News, AEM Students / Awards, Research

AEM Undergrad Receives Student Research Competition Award

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Recent graduate Caleb Euteneuer was one of four students from across the country to be recognized for his outstanding research in combustion.

Ping-Yen Shin,  John-Paul Heinzen, and Soojeong Lee standing against an orange wall.
AEM Students / Awards

PhD Students Receive Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

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Ping-Yen Shen, John-Paul Heinzen, and Soojeong Lee all received the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.

Professor Ryan Caverly poses with an award.
AEM Faculty, AEM Faculty / Awards, AEM News

Associate Professor Ryan Caverly Receives Morse Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Caverly was awarded the honor for his excellence in undergraduate education.

Perry Leo sitting at his desk.
AEM Faculty, AEM Magazine, AEM News

Putting People First

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After years of shaping both people and programs, Professor Perry H. Leo steps down as department head, leaving behind a legacy defined by a steadfast commitment to community and mentorship.

A group of students and faculty holding a solar sail.
AEM Faculty, AEM Magazine, AEM News, AEM Students, Research

Racing for Earth's Future

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Faculty and students are using their expertise to participate in a competition with the ultimate goal of protecting our planet from climate change.

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