About Department

The Aerospace Engineering (ASE) program is concerned with the industrial development and use of aircraft, spacecraft, and their related systems and equipment. It comprises the processes of design, production and testing, but also covers the operation, maintenance, inspection and other related activities. The field has traditionally focused on problems of the atmospheric and space flights, distributed over two major overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. Aerospace engineering is multidisciplinary by its nature, requiring aerospace engineers to possess profound understanding of aerodynamics, materials and structures, propulsion, vehicle dynamics and control, all supported by the full spectrum of software engineering and a certain knowledge of electrical systems. The skills set of aerospace engineers is therefore extremely broad. It allows them to buildup precious experience as systems architects/engineers, and hence contribute to the technological and managerial advances in the relevant sectors.

The ASE program includes the two interconnected tracks of Aeronautical Engineering and Astronautical Engineering. Aeronautical Engineering focuses on the design, performance and operation of aircraft and atmospheric flying vehicles. Besides, Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) are also subject of study in this track, as their engineering is also based on aerodynamic, propulsion, structural and control design. However, same as space crafts, UAVs are mostly designed to carry payloads. Astronautical Engineering focused on research, design, development and analysis of spacecraft vehicle system engineering, spacecraft mission analysis, systems engineering and design, Assembly Integration and Testing (AIT) and operation.

The ASE curriculum provides an extensive foundation in all engineering disciplines and in-depth exposure to the current ideas, models, and methods of aerospace engineering with emphasis on aircraft and spacecraft design, testing, and operation. It also includes the important component of humanities and social sciences to help students understand the societal impact of their work.

Considering the huge potential of using aerospace engineering in all possible peaceful applications, this program is the choice of students having the aptitude and interest in careers that blend the application of advanced technologies with serving humanity. It is should be also one of the first choices for those who see themselves as entrepreneurs and leaders in their future communities.

Vision

The vision of the ASE program is to provide the aerospace industry, the academic and research institutions with world-class aerospace engineers, who are drivers of innovation, experts at solving complex problems and capable leaders in all fields of aeronautics and astronautics.

Mission

• Attract capable, motivated, and talented students to join the program and enable them to reach their maximum potential as aerospace engineers and researchers of the highest international level through quality education, interdisciplinary orientation and hands-on experience;
• Contribute effectively to advancing knowledge and fostering its applications in the globally connected aerospace disciplines;
• Create a prolific environment, where research works thrive, and where students create innovative design using effective means;
• Develop students’ awareness of ethical values, socio-environmental issues, national / international laws and policies; and
• Establish and maintain a profound and prolific liaison between the academia and the industry on all aerospace engineering national and international levels.

Objectives

1. All program graduates find meaningful employment in industry, research, governmental or regulatory institutions.
2. Most graduates acquire jobs in the aerospace industry or pursue graduate work in aerospace engineering.
3. In five years from its start, EJSUT Aerospace Engineering Program is recognized as one of the top 10 engineering curricula in the region.
4. Five years following their graduation, most graduates have advanced their careers by job promotion or by pursuit of advanced degrees.
5. All alumni members, regardless of their fields of endeavour, are confident that their EJUST education was the right choice for their careers.