Research groups

At the  faculty of Aerospace Engineering research is done in the areas of aerospace structures and materials, aerodynamics, flight performance and flight propulsion, wind energy, control and operations of air travel, airports and aircraft and space engineering. We have a strong history of interdisciplinary research, integrating science, engineering and design of aerospace technology. Why? To come up with innovative and reliable technology for safe, clean, noiseless and efficient air transport, space flight and sustainable energy.

Aerodynamics

Development of new experimental and computational techniques for flows at all speeds, ranging from incompressible to hypersonic, and their application to problems that have industrial and societal relevance.

Wind Energy

Development of wind energy technology and expansion of the use of wind power through research and education.

Flight Performance & Propulsion

Advanced/innovative aircraft configurations and novel propulsion concepts.

Control & Simulation

Integration, development and testing of new theories on control, autonomous and cognitive systems.

Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects

Accurate modeling of the impact of noise and emissions for more sustainable aviation.

Air Transport & Operations

Sustainability and safety in air transport performance and airline and airport operations.

Aerospace Structures and Materials

Making aviation and spaceflight more sustainable by developing the structures and materials of tomorrow.

Space Instrumentation

Specialized in the development of optical space instrumentation.

Astrodynamics & Space Missions

Satellite orbit solutions, space propulsion, ascent and re-entry systems and space exploration.

Planetary Exploration

Dedicated to the exploration of the solar system and the planets beyond.

Space Systems Engineering

Unique and recognized research, and engineering of end-to-end space systems.

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