Dr. Gabe Xu wins $75K McMahon-Pleiad Prize from University of Alabama System in recognition of research contributions
Jan 31, 2024
Dr. Gabe Xu, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been selected to receive the 2023 University of Alabama (UA) System McMahon-Pleiad Prize...
UAH Recognizes Dr. Robert Frederick in the 2024 Employee Spotlight Program
Jan 29, 2024
Today, we celebrate the illustrious career of Dr. Robert Frederick, a trailblazer in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the esteemed Director of the Propulsion Research Center. ...
PRC Summer/Fall 2023 Graduate Recognition
Dec 21, 2023
We are thrilled to bring forth the tales of triumph and showcase the accomplishments of our remarkable graduates from the summer and fall of 2023. ...
The Propulsion Center Welcomes Alumnus Dr. John Blevins, NASA Chief Engineer, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville
Nov 01, 2023
At the recent mentoring event PRC had the privilege of hosting an esteemed alumnus, Dr. John Blevins, NASA's Chief Engineer. Dr. Blevins, a notable figure in the field of aerospace engineering, honored us with his presence on October 20, 2023, at the...
UAH grad student Neil Laya receives NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities Fellowship
Aug 16, 2023
Neil Laya, an aerospace engineering graduate student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has received a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) Fellowship to help pursue his goal of revolutionizing space travel....
UAH hypersonics research marks rapid progress highlighted by partnership milestones in 2023
Aug 15, 2023
When the United States Dept. of Defense (DOD) recognized an urgent need for hypersonic development and testing to meet rising threats from overseas, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) quickly accepted a lead role to support these efforts...
Propulsion Research Center Alumnus wins the Edward F. Connors Award at Jacobs for Technical Excellence and Improvement
Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Amit Patel recently won the Edward F. Connors Award at Jacobs for Technical Excellence and Improvement ...
UAH researcher awarded $650K to develop propulsion system to boost surveillance of space between Earth and Moon
Aug 08, 2023
Dr. John Bennewitz, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a $650,000, 45-month Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant to de...
UAH aerospace engineering doctoral candidate Swarnalatha Kumar receives Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Jul 17, 2023
Swarnalatha Kathalagiri Vasantha Kumar has received an Amelia Earhart Fellowship from Zonta International, a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. ...










