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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Open positions: Assistant Professor and Young Visiting Professor 24-04
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), Spain (www.uc3m.es) is opening a hiring process for positions of Assistant Professor (Ref. AERO-24-04-AP) and Young Visiting Professor (Ref. AERO-24-04-YVP). Desired...
Success of the “Advances in Airborne Wind Energy” Webinar at the Escuela Politécnica Superior (EPS) of UC3M
Airborne Wind Europe, CT Ingenieros y la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid are pleased to announce the success of the recent webinar titled “Advances in Airborne Wind Energy.” This event convened leading experts in the field to deliberate upon innovations and...
April 4th: AWE Systems Exhibition at UC3M Leganés Campus – Explore the Future of Renewable Energy
🌬️ Join us this Thursday, April 4th, from 10:00 to 14:00 for an exciting exhibition of Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) systems in the central courtyard of UC3M’s Leganés Campus. AWE systems are wind machines that harness the power of kites and giant wings to generate...
Aerospace Engineering Students Visit to Teruel Airport
On March 15th, the group consisting of Aerospace Engineering students from Carlos III University of Madrid had the privilege of conducting a visit to Teruel Airport. We wish to extend our deepest gratitude for the gracious hospitality bestowed upon us throughout our...