Aerospace engineering department
Research Areas
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is actively involved in cutting-edge research in various areas of aerospace engineering.
The Department participates in several regional, national, and international projects and also collaborates with industry partners to translate its research into practical applications and technologies.
Its research activities contribute significantly to the advancement of the aerospace industry and have a positive impact on society as a whole.
- Numerical and experimental aerodynamics
- Aeroelasticity and structural analysis
- Aircraft and spacecraft design
- Dynamics and control of aerospace systems
- Aircraft operations & Airborne wind energy
- Space propulsion & Astrodynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab
O. Flores
Dynamics and Control in Aerospace Systems
A. Marcos, M. Sanjurjo & M. Soler
Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2)
E. Ahedo, M. Merino & P. Fajardo
Tethers Applied to Aerospace Engineering
G. Sánchez-Arriaga & M. Sanjurjo
Aeroelastic and Structural Design Lab
R. Cavallaro & A. Cini
Experimental Aerodynamics and Propusion Lab
S. Discetti, A. Ianiro & M. Raiola
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…
Latest News
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Upcoming Leonardo Grants for Scientific Research and Cultural Creation in Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering – BBVA Foundation
We are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the Becas Leonardo de Investigación Científica y Creación Cultural en Física, Química e Ingenierías 2024 - Fundación BBVA The application period will be open from December 18th, 2024, until January 31st, 2025, at 2:00...
European Post-Doctoral Research Grants: SAFE “Supporting At-risk researchers with Fellowships in Europe”
Starting from next January 20th, you can apply for the SAFE fellowships. SAFE fellowships are awarded for a minimum of 12 up to 24 months. Fellowships must end no later than August 2027 The SAFE project aims to provide fellowships to doctoral and post-doctoral...
Post-Doctoral Research Grants: Ramón y Cajal and Juan de La Cierva
Starting from next December 16th, you can apply for the Ramón y Cajal grants and from December 17th for the Juan de La Cierva Formación grants. The objective of the Ramon y Cajal fellowships is to promote the incorporation of Spanish and foreign research personnel...
Aerospace Research awarded with a Prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has received significant international recognition by securing two Consolidator Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). These grants, part of the Horizon Europe program, provide nearly €4 million to support...