UW William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics

Varanasi Faculty Fellow

Professor Salviato receives the inaugural fellowship with a focus on structures and composites.

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SOC-i Launches

The A&A CubeSat is now orbiting Earth.

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Why A&A? Research areas Faculty Future students Current students

Pigeon: Lost at Sea

Professor Morgansen helped set up the Student Seagliding Center. When a glider went rogue, a sailing family helped.

Star power could lower our bills

Professor Srinivasan talks about the promise of fusion in this feature covering the local industry, including A&A spinoff Zap Energy.

First fusion power plant in Chelan County

Professor Srinivasan interviewed on fusion's core challenges and why she believes we'll solve them.

Elyse Lian wins AIAA award

Undergraduate Lian wins AIAA Region VI award for spectroscopic analysis of erosion on the ZaP-HD device.

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A&A Faculty Meeting

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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Research programs

Illustration of the spacecraft containing NASA’s Perseverance rover slows down using the drag generated by its motion in the Martian atmosphere.

SPACE SYSTEMS

Space occupation

We address key challenges to achieve off-planet activities that require vast increases in current technology to operate long-term in space and support biological life.

Space systems research

Two people working on a plasma science lab

PLASMA SCIENCE

Stable fusion

We are working toward stable fusion reactions for future applications in energy and deep space propulsion.

Plasma science research

Man in a wind tunnel lab, sitting in front of a computer observing data

INTEGRATED FLIGHT SCIENCES & CONTROL

Aerospace systems

We research composite materials, flexible structures, load alleviation, hypersonics and more to understand comprehensive flight systems.

Flight sciences research

Two researchers conducting fluids research on the aerospace thermal lab

FLUIDS

Efficiency

We research fluids to boost aero- and hydro-dynamic efficiency for energy savings and higher stability.

Fluids research

A researcher holding a chain composed of origami cells

STRUCTURES

Innovative forms

We develop structures and composites that are stronger, lighter, and adaptable for efficiency and safety.

Structures research

Two researchers putting together an aerial vehicle outdoors

CONTROLS

Remote control

We refine guidance, navigation, and control of unmanned systems as well as optimization of networked systems.

Controls research

Air and space

UW to lead propulsion subteam in new $35M Space Force-sponsored institute for nuclear-powered spacecraft

Professor Justin Little will lead the UW subteam to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Mira Tipirneni

A&A doctoral student and Varanasi Fellow

Mira Tipirneni demonstrates exceptional expertise in computational modeling, materials science, and aerospace engineering. Her research in our department focuses on developing digital tools to predict rain erosion on aircraft coatings, eliminating the need for costly physical testing. Her approach to solving real-world aerospace challenges will prove invaluable as the industry continues to develop more durable and efficient aircraft.

Tipirneni is a Varanasi Fellow

Mira Tipirneni is our most recent Varanasi Fellow, working on preventing aircraft rain erosion.