Aerospace Engineering (ARO)

Section Information

Aerospace Engineering focuses on the design, analysis, testing, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion systems, and supporting technologies. It applies principles of aerodynamics, structures, materials, thermodynamics, control, and systems engineering to advance performance, safety, and reliability in air and space environments.

Modern aerospace research integrates computational modeling, wind tunnel testing, advanced materials, automation, guidance systems, and multidisciplinary optimization to improve efficiency and expand capabilities. Work in this field supports aviation, space exploration, defense, unmanned systems, and emerging aerospace technologies.

This section will publish research articles, case studies, and reviews covering aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, aerospace structures, control systems, space systems engineering, UAV technologies, and innovative solutions contributing to the next generation of aerospace systems.

Scope

Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Airfoil and wing design, lift and drag analysis
- Compressible and incompressible flow behavior
- Boundary layers, turbulence modeling, and flow control
- CFD methods, simulation, and wind tunnel testing
Aerospace Structures and Materials
- Lightweight, composite, and advanced materials
- Structural analysis, fatigue, and durability
- Aeroelasticity and vibration control
- Impact resistance, thermal loads, and structural optimization
Propulsion and Energy Systems
- Gas turbines, jet engines, and rocket propulsion
- Combustion, thermodynamics, and efficiency improvement
- Electric and hybrid propulsion concepts
- Propellant systems, thrust generation, and performance analysis
Flight Dynamics, Stability, and Control
- Aircraft and spacecraft motion, stability, and handling
- Guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems
- Autopilots, flight control laws, and autonomous flight
- Simulation, modeling, and real-time control
Space Systems and Astrodynamics
- Orbital mechanics, mission design, and trajectory planning
- Satellite systems, spacecraft subsystems, and thermal design
- Launch vehicle design and payload integration
- Deep-space operations and planetary entry, descent, and landing
Unmanned and Autonomous Aerospace Systems
- UAV/UAS design, control, and communication
- Swarm systems, autonomy, and decision-making
- Navigation, sensing, and remote operation
- Safety, regulation, and airspace integration
Aviation Safety, Operations, and Systems Engineering
- Human factors, flight operations, and safety management
- Maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle assessment
- Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)
- Smart aviation, digital twins, and integrated systems
Emerging Aerospace Technologies
- Hypersonic systems and high-speed flight
- Urban air mobility and advanced air transport concepts
- Reusable spacecraft and sustainable aviation technologies
- Additive manufacturing and next-generation materials