The Department of Aerospace Engineering at UC3M is looking for highly motivated candidates for two PhD positions. We are now collecting expressions of interest: interested candidates should contact the supervisors of the position(s) they are interested in. Selected candidates will join the PhD Programme in Aerospace Engineering and will be supported by the supervisors in … Continue reading Call for Expressions of Interest: 2 PhD positions
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Abolfazl Simorgh, alumnus of the Aerospace Engineering PhD program, has been awarded 1st place in the Applied Technology Category of the latest edition of the Scientific Research and Technology Margarita Salas Awards. The awards, granted by the Madrid City Council, recognize the best and most impactful PhD theses defended across the Community of Madrid. About … Continue reading Alumnus Abolfazl Simorgh awarded 1st place in VI Margarita Salas Awards, Applied Technology Category
We continue our seminars serie, on Thursday, November 5th, 12:30 H. On site: Salón de Grados (Padre Soler Building) For this event in the Aerospace PhD Seminar Series, we will have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Francesco Orefice, Assistant Professor in Advanced Aircraft Design at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). The event will take place in … Continue reading PhD Seminar Series: “Twinning digitalisation and ecological transition – CRYOSTAR study case”
We continue our seminars serie, on Monday, October 26th, 16:00 H. On site: Sala Adoración de Miguel, Agustín de Betancourt Building, 1.2.C16. For this event in the Aerospace PhD Seminar Series, we will have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Sven G. Bilén, professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading PhD Seminar Series: “A personal history of space tethers”
On October 27th, the defense of the doctoral thesis of our student Ghasem Sharifinajafabadi, shall take place. Ghasem will be presenting his thesis titled "Operational Solutions and Validation of Critical Subsystems for Autonomous and Compact Deorbit Devices Based on Bare Electrodynamic Tethers" which was diligently conducted under the guidance of Gonzalo Sánchez Arriaga (UC3M) and … Continue reading PhD Thesis Defense – Ghasem Sharifinajafabadi
On October 23rd, the defense of the doctoral thesis of our student Alejandra Martín Frías, shall take place. Alejandra will be presenting her thesis titled "Contrail Mitigation in Commercial Flight Planning: From Model Integration to Policy Design" which was diligently conducted under the guidance of Manuel Soler Arnedo (UC3M). Below, you will find all the … Continue reading PhD Thesis Defense – Alejandra Martín Frías
The State Research Agency (AEI) announces the availability of FPU doctoral scholarships. Prospective candidates, both nationally and internationally, are eligible if they hold an academic record (bachelor’s and/or master’s degree) with a grade equal to or higher than ~80%. If you are interested, we encourage you to review the research lines of the program to … Continue reading Aid for University Teacher Training – FPU 2026
Applications are now open for the Air France-KLM PhD Thesis Award. By recognizing outstanding doctoral research, the organization aims to strengthen the connections between academia and industry while fostering research that addresses key technological, environmental, economic, and societal changes shaping passenger transport, air freight, and aircraft maintenance. Prize details: The awardee will receive a cash … Continue reading Call for Air France-KLM PhD Thesis Award: Applications are Now Open
Once again, the Department of Aerospace Engineering will participate in Madrid European Researchers' Night, the current edition of which will take place on September 25th and 26th. Likewise, it has participation from students in the PhD program, with three activities led by the department. Therefore, below are the interesting and diverse activities proposed by students … Continue reading PhD students participate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering’s activities for Madrid European Researchers’ Night 2026
This workshop will focus on turning research results into business ideas and will be led by the Entrepreneurship Service. The workshop will feature a 45-minute presentation, followed by a coffee break for discussion on the topics covered, and will conclude with a short, guided exercise. The Workshop details are the following: Title: Turning research results … Continue reading Workshop: Turning research results into business ideas: Entrepreneurship Fundamentals for PhDs
