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June 14, 2024

Purdue ranks 4th in U.S. for U.S. patents received in 2023

Turning knowledge into impact, Purdue University researchers rank 4th among U.S. universities — 5th in the world — in U.S. patents received in 2023, with 201 patents

June 14, 2024

'Rotational Slosh' experiment flies aboard final commercial launch of VSS Unity

A recent experiment designed by AAE professor Collicott and his students was tested aboard Virgin Galactic's Unity spaceship.

June 10, 2024

Purdue rises to No. 8 among U.S. public universities in latest QS rankings

Purdue ranked in top 25 in America and top 90 globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings

May 28, 2024

AAE professor Wenbin Yu, AAE alumni and former postdoc earn ASME Best Paper award for fatigue simulation in aerospace composites

The paper describes a method that uses machine learning to improve computer models of fatigue-based delamination on composite materials

May 20, 2024

AAE student Abby Frank earns Goddard Keynote Scholarship

Frank was selected as the sole winner out of thousands of applicants, earning a substantial scholarship and the opportunity to deliver the keynote speech at the prestigious 67th Annual Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.

May 17, 2024

AAE doctoral student receives prestigious Hertz Fellowship

The fellowship provides 5 years of research funding. Langford is studying astrodynamics under Prof. Kathleen Howell.

May 16, 2024

Prof. Collicott's rotational slosh experiment to fly on Virgin Galactic

The VSS Unity will be converted to a flying laboratory for its final suborbital journey, carrying science experiments that include one from Purdue

May 15, 2024

LyoWave licenses Purdue freeze-drying innovations, enters collaboration with Millrock Technology

LyoWave looks to first serve diagnostic and pharmaceuticals supply chain industry

May 14, 2024

Jim Longuski named Professor Emeritus of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The title of Emeritus Professor is bestowed upon retiring faculty who have made significant contributions to Purdue University through teaching, research or engagement.

May 10, 2024

Purdue successfully tests HYPULSE shock tunnel capable of replicating Mach 40 conditions

The tunnel's first test, four years in the making, is a giant leap for Purdue's industry-leading research in hypersonics.

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