The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is dedicated to excellence in research and engineering education. Located on the Leganés Campus, the department participates in a range of academic programs, leading Master programs in Aeronautical and Space Engineering, and a PhD program in Aerospace Engineering. The Department is deeply involved in fundamental and applied research across various fields of aerospace engineering, collaborating with top-tier universities, research centers, and industry partners worldwide.
Research Areas
Aeroelastic and Structural Design Lab
R. Cavallaro & A. Cini
Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab
O. Flores
Dynamics and Control in Aerospace Systems
A. Marcos, M. Sanjurjo & M. Soler
Experimental Aerodynamics and Propusion Lab
S. Discetti, A. Ianiro & M. Raiola
Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2)
E. Ahedo, P. Fajardo, M. Merino & J. Navarro
Tethers Applied to Aerospace Engineering
G. Sánchez-Arriaga & M. Sanjurjo
Teaching Activities
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) is a faculty group of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, responsible for aerospace engineering degrees at UC3M, at the Bachelor, Master’s, and Doctorate levels.
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture and certify a wide variety of products and …
Master in Aeronautical Engineering
The Master in Aeronautical Engineering (MAE) provides full professional accreditation as Aeronautical Engineer in Spain and …
Master in Space Engineering
The Master in Space Engineering provides comprehensive and specialized training required by the space industry. This is a booming sector with growth in Europe and Spain…
Ph.D. Interuniversity Program in Fluid Mechanics
Access to the Ph.D. Program in Fluid Mechanics is intended for students who meet the entry requirements with degrees in the fields of Engineering and …
Ph.D. Program in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture and certify a large variety of products and…
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Explore the Invisible World of Infrared Science at Madrid es Ciencia
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) will once again participate in the “Madrid es Ciencia” Fair, an annual science outreach event showcasing how technology and research can shape the future. This year’s edition features innovative demonstrations on physical...
Win the Wind Challenge
The Department of Aerospace Engineering will host the wind tunnel testing The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid will host the final act of the Win the Wind Challenge 2025, organized by the association GreenTech Students, Win the...
Open call for expressions of interest – Assistant Professor
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Spain, is inviting expressions of interest for a position as Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering. This search is part of UC3M’s commitment to attracting talented...
Dr. Ceren Gurkan Receives Prestigious Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Aerospace Engineering Department at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is proud to announce that Dr. Ceren Gurkan has been awarded a highly competitive Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship. This prestigious grant, funded by the European Commission, supports...