46 faculty and 40 courses in Aerospace Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Sara Seager, Class of 1941 Professor, Joint with Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences h-index 94
Es on exoplanet atmospheres and the future search for signs of life by way of atmospheric biosignature gases. Professor Seager is involved with a number of space-based exoplanet searches including as the Deputy Science Director for the MIT
- Moe Z. Win, Robert R. Taylor Professor h-index 90
Es on decision science and quantum information—encompassing fundamental theory, algorithm design, and network experimentation—for a broad range of real-world problems. Specialization and Research Interests Current research topics include AI
- Sertac Karaman, Faculty h-index 52
And Research Interests Robotics, embedded systems, autonomous vehicles, robotic networks, information theory, integrated circuits Teaching Interests Dynamic systems and control, autonomy and decision making, robotics Academic Degrees B.S.
- Olivier L. de Weck, Interim Department Head; Apollo Program Professor h-index 49
And Research Interests Systems Engineering Technology Management Astronautics and Space Logistics Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Remote Sensing Earth Observation Teaching Interests 16.851 Satellite Engineering 16.887 Technology Roadm
- Nicholas Roy, Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor h-index 45
And Research Interests Robotics, machine learning, autonomous systems, planning and reasoning, human-computer interaction, micro air vehicles Teaching Interests Principles of autonomy and decision-making; real-time systems and software, rob
- Edward F. Crawley, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Post Tenure h-index 43
And Research Interests Dr. Crawley’s research has focused on the architecture, design, and decision support and optimization in complex technical systems subject to economic and stakeholder constraints. His work ranges from the development
- Julie Shah, H.N. Slater Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics h-index 43
And Research Interests Autonomous systems, human-robot collaboration, AI planning and scheduling, interactive robotics for aerospace, medical, and manufacturing. Teaching Interests Human supervisory control of automated systems, real-time s
- R. John Hansman, T. Wilson (1953) Professor In Aeronautics h-index 40
And Research Interests Air transportation, aircraft systems design and innovation, instrumentation, flight safety, aviation meteorology, flight information systems, air traffic control, environmental impact of aviation, and sustainable avia
- Youssef M. Marzouk, Associate Dean MIT Schwarzman College of Computing; Breene M. Kerr (1951) Professor h-index 38
Lie at the intersection of computation and statistical inference with physical modeling. He develops new methodologies for uncertainty quantification, Bayesian modeling and computation, data assimilation, experimental design, and machine le
- David Mindell, Frances and David Dibner Professor in the History of Engineering and Manufacturing h-index 38
And Research Interests Human-machine interaction, deep ocean robotics, archaeology in the deep ocean, history of aviation and spaceflight, social implications of engineering Teaching Interests Engineering Apollo, Introduction to the History
- Mark Drela, Terry J. Kohler Professor; Director Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel h-index 34
And Research Interests Current research involves the development of computational algorithms for the prediction of 2D and 3D external flows about aerodynamic bodies. Subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flow regimes are being considered. Mos
- Brian C. Williams, Faculty h-index 34
And Research Interests Professor Williams leads the Model-based Embedded and Robotic Systems group, within the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research concen
- Raúl Radovitzky, Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor h-index 31
And Research Interests Thermo-chemo-mechanical response of Thermal Protection Systems in Hypersonic Vehicles. Computational Solid Mechanics and Fluid, Structure Interaction, Mechanics of Materials, Multiscale Modeling and Simulation, High-P
- Dava J. Newman, Apollo Program Professor h-index 30
And Research Interests Aerospace biomedical engineering: biomechanics, control, and dynamics; human factors; engineering systems and design; space policy Teaching Interests Introduction to Aerospace and Design, exploration, space biomedical
- Steven R. Hall, Richard Cockburn Maclaurin Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics h-index 27
And Research Interests Aerospace control applications, optimal control theory. Teaching Interests Classical control, state-space control, optimal control and estimation Academic Degrees S.B., 1980, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; S.M
- Carmen Guerra-Garcia, Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Associate Professor h-index 26
Lie at the intersection of aerospace engineering, low-temperature plasma technologies, and gas discharge physics. Biography Carmen Guerra-Garcia is the Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
- Chuchu Fan, Leonardo Career Development Professor of Engineering h-index 23
And Research Interests Formal methods, control, and machine learning for the design and analysis of safe autonomous systems, cyber-physical systems, and robotic systems Teaching Interests Formal methods, control, decision making, autonomous
- Richard Linares, Interim Associate Department Head h-index 22
And Research Interests Astrodynamics, space situational awareness, satellite guidance and navigation, estimation and controls, optimal control, reinforcement learning View my advising philosophy Academic Degrees 2014, Ph.D. Aerospace Engine
- Lonnie Petersen, Samuel A. Goldblith Career Development Professor of Applied Biology h-index 21
And Research Interests My line of research falls in two parallel tracks: 1) a spin-up track which is focused on space physiology and investigating the effects of spaceflight on the human body. Specifically, my work is focused on developing
- Qiqi Wang, Faculty h-index 19
Es on applied dynamical systems, high-performance computing, foundational statistical and mesoscale transport physics and modeling in fluids, and the history of aerodynamics. Specialization and Research Interests Applied dynamical systems
- Danielle Wood, Benesse Career Development Professor of Research in Education, Joint with MIT Media Lab h-index 16
And Research Interests The mission of the Space Enabled research group is to advance justice in Earth’s complex systems using designs enabled by space. Our message is that six types of space technology are supporting societal needs, a
- Adrián Lozano-Durán, Faculty h-index 15
And Research Interests Fluid dynamics theory and modeling by artificial intelligence, numerical simulations, turbulent flows Teaching Interests Fluid dynamics, turbulence, aerodynamics, numerical methods Academic Degrees Ph.D., Aerospace En
- Kerri Cahoy, Director Small Satellite Collaborative; Sheila Evans Widnall (1960) Professor h-index 13
And Research Interests Science interests involve atmospheric sensing and exoplanet detection and characterization. Technology demonstration interests include laser communications, adaptive optics, and autonomy. Teaching Interests My teachin
- Wesley L. Harris, Charles Stark Draper Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics h-index 12
And Research Interests Fluid dynamics: unsteady aerodynamics, aeroacoustics; rotorcraft technology; economic incentives: defense systems acquisition, lean financial management methods; sustainment of capital assets; sickle cell pathology: o
- Zachary Cordero, Esther and Harold E. Edgerton Associate Professor h-index 10
- Andreea Bobu, Boeing Career Development Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics h-index 6
And Research Interests I focus on human-centered robotics, algorithmic human-robot interaction, robot learning from human feedback, personalization, and human-aligned representation learning. Teaching Interests Algorithmic human-robot inter
- Brian L. Wardle, Apollo Program Professor
Es on bulk nanostructured materials, particularly nanoengineered hierarchical advanced composites with enhanced mechanical properties, with recent extensions towards multiple types of multifunctionality. Biography Brian L. Wardle is Full Pr
- Daniel E. Hastings, Cecil (1923) and Ida Green Professor in Education
And Research Interests My research spans laser material interactions, fusion plasma physics, spacecraft plasma environment interactions, space plasma thrusters, and space systems analysis and design. I am also interested in advancing divers
- Daniel Varon, Boeing Career Development Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics
And Research Interests Satellite remote sensing of atmospheric composition, inverse problems in atmospheric modeling, and high-performance computing. Teaching Interests Remote sensing, atmospheric chemistry, applied mathematics, and scienti
- David L. Darmofal, MIT Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education; Jerome B. Wiesner Professor
And Research Interests My principal areas of interest are computational methods for partial differential equations, especially fluid dynamics; and engineering education innovation. Teaching Interests I teach subjects at the undergraduate an
- David Miller, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Post Tenure
And Research Interests Space systems product development, space systems engineering, satellite engineering, spacecraft and aircraft sensors and instrumentation, experimental CDIO capstone course, Space System Development I & II Academic
- Edward M. Greitzer, H. N. Slater Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics
And Research Interests Gas turbine engines, propulsion system-airframe integration, turbomachinery, internal flow and fluid machinery, propulsion, active control of aeromechanical systems, industry-university collaboration Teaching Interest
- Eric Evans, Professor of the Practice, AeroAstro and Security Studies Program
- Eytan H. Modiano, Richard Cockburn Maclaurin Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Architectures and protocols for communication networks, including satellite, wireless, and optical networks. My teaching interests include communication systems and networks and data networks. Specialization and Research Interests D
- Hamsa Balakrishnan, Associate Dean MIT School of Engineering; William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor
And Research Interests Air Traffic Control Traffic Flow Management Airport Operations Scheduling Hybrid Systems Transportation Infrastructure Teaching Interests Air Transportation Operations Research (16.763); Unified Engineering Signals an
- Ian A. Waitz, MIT Vice President for Research; Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor
And Research Interests Propulsion, fluid mechanics, combustion, aeroacoustics, environmental effects, microengines Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 33-207 Cambridge, M
- Jaime Peraire, H.N. Slater Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics
And Research Interests Numerical simulation, Computational mechanics and aerodynamics, Finite Elements Teaching Interests Aerodynamics, computational mechanics, numerical methods for partial differential equations, dynamics Academic Degrees
- Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Professor of the Practice of Aerospace Engineering
And Research Interests Human space flight operations, space flight technology, human-machine interactions, extravehicular activity, conducting laboratory research in space Professor Jeffrey Hoffman servicing the Hubble Telescope during STS
- Jonathan P. How, Ford Professor of Engineering
Es on robust planning and learning under uncertainty with an emphasis on multiagent systems, and he was the planning and control lead for the MIT DARPA Urban Challenge team in 2007. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, includi
- Luca Carlone, Faculty
And Research Interests My research interests include nonlinear estimation, numerical and distributed optimization, learning and probabilistic inference, applied to sensing, perception, and decision making in single and multi-robot systems.
- Masha Folk, Charles Stark Draper Career Development Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics
And Research Interests Gas turbine aerodynamics, sustainable propulsion, and technology transfer into real world applications. Teaching Interests Fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, propulsion, experimental methods Academic Degrees Ph.D., Energ
- Nancy Leveson, Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor
And Research Interests System safety, organizational safety and safety culture, software engineering, safety of software-controlled systems, system engineering, system safety engineering, human-computer interaction Teaching Interests Softwa
- Paulo Lozano, Miguel Alemán Velasco Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics
And Research Interests Space propulsion, electrospray thrusters, micro and nano-fabrication, space mission design, small satellite technology development, ion beams, micro-fluidics Teaching Interests Space and rocket propulsion; plasma and
- Russell Tedrake, Toyota Professor, Joint with EECS
- Zac Manchester, Boeing Career Development Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics
And Research Interests I’m interested in building autonomous systems that match and, eventually, surpass the levels of performance, agility, and reliability of humans. My lab’s work has spanned underwater, ground, aerial, space, and quantum
- Zoltán Spakovszky, T. Wilson (1953) Professor in Aeronautics
And Research Interests Propulsion and energy conversion, internal flows in fluid machinery, compressor aerodynamics and stability, micro-fluidics and rotordynamics, aero-acoustics, aircraft design for environment, electrified aviation Teach
Roster/catalog compiled from the college’s public directory. Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Data as of 2026-07-01.