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The Aerospace Engineering (ASE) graduate program at The University of Texas at Austin ranks among the nation's top 10, providing students the chance to conduct groundbreaking research alongside renowned faculty. This program enables scholars to pursue advanced studies culminating in either a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree. Alumni establish careers as aerospace engineers, researchers, innovators, astronauts, executives, and industry pioneers.
Our curriculum facilitates specialized study and investigation for both Master of Science in Engineering and PhD degrees in aerospace engineering. While a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering or a related discipline is typically required, applicants with science or mathematics backgrounds may qualify after completing necessary preparatory coursework.
Research focuses on system theory, control systems, autonomous networks, and robotics, with practical applications in navigation, guidance systems, and vehicle control across air, space, maritime, and terrestrial domains.
Key research areas encompass optimal trajectory planning, differential game theory, hybrid systems evaluation, machine learning-based control, multi-agent coordination, swarm intelligence, vision-based navigation, resilient communication networks, and human-robot interaction studies. Funding partners include DARPA, AFOSR, NSF, ONR, MDA, NASA, and JPL.