Research in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin has no boundaries. From land and water on Earth to the stars and beyond, our research is not only changing the world and the lives of people who live here – it is transforming the future of air travel and space exploration, creating opportunities for future discoveries outside our world. At UT Aerospace, the sky is not the limit.
$22.4M
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Our world-class faculty and students collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment to pursue the engineering challenges of tomorrow while addressing their impact on society and the environment. Learn more about some of our trailblazing research projects that are revolutionizing the field of aerospace and beyond.
Changing the World Through Aerospace Research
Making History on the Moon
A team of researchers supported the development of an onboard guidance algorithm that helped Intuitive Machines (co-founded by alumnus Tim Crain) precisely guide its lander to the first historic Moon landing in over 50 years. The collaboration continues with the IM-2 mission.
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Advancing Robotics Technology Across Land, Air and Space
ASE/EM researchers are leading robotics defense research and advancing autonomous robotics technology across land, air and space to help keep military personnel safe and minimize human risks in hazardous situations.
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Imagining the Future with Digital Twins
Advances in computation have opened the door to digital twin applications – which got their start in aerospace – including personalized cancer treatment, automotive design, urban infrastructure, hurricane and storm prediction and more.
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Keeping Lives and Property Safe During Storms
ASE/EM researchers and collaborators developed a simulation code that is used worldwide in coastal and ocean modeling and hurricane storm predictions. These models have directly influenced the action plans for major storms that have hit Texas and Louisiana since 2005, saving lives and property.
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Changing the Future of Wearable Healthcare Devices
Soft, flexible, tattoo-like sensors developed by ASE/EM researchers are changing the future of at-home health care devices. Examples include wearable and printable e-tattoos that can monitor the body precisely and soft e-skins for robots to gain human-like sensations.
