Dr. Gabe Xu holding tech in a lab setting.

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...

Robert Frederick

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. ...

Graduates of the 2023 PRC Summer and Fall sessions

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. ...

Amit Patel, Jeff Haars, and Byron Hamby

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...

Neil Laya

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....

rocket fire

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...

Amit Patel, Jeff Haars, and Byron Hamby

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 ...

Dr. John Bennewitz

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...

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PRC Summer 2023 Mentoring Lunch

Jul 19, 2023

PRC celebrates summer with a mentoring lunch. ...

Swarnalatha Kumar

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. ...