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Call for Expressions of Interest: PhD Positions for Spring 2026 (Deadline Imminent)

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is initiating a screening process for potential candidates to secure one of four funded PhD positions opening in December. The Department of Aerospace Engineering is seeking talented, highly motivated candidates to initiate their PhD studies during the first semester of 2026. We are currently conducting a screening process to identify … Continue reading Call for Expressions of Interest: PhD Positions for Spring 2026 (Deadline Imminent)

PhD Thesis Defense – Fateme Baneshi

On the 26th November, the defense of the doctoral thesis of our student, Fateme Baneshi, shall take place. Fateme will be presenting her thesis titled "Network-Level Aircraft Trajectory Optimization for Climate Impact Mitigation using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning" which was diligently conducted under the guidance of Manuel Soler Arnedo (UC3M) and Marรญa Cerezo Magaรฑa (UC3M). Below, … Continue reading PhD Thesis Defense – Fateme Baneshi

PhD Seminar Series: โ€œSurviving on Mars”

We continue our seminars serie, on Friday, November 14th at 13:00H On site:  Sala de Video 3.S1.08 Biblioteca For this event in the Aerospace PhD Seminar Series, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr.ย Gisela Detrell, Professor at Technical University of Munich (TUM). The event took place in the Sala de Video 3.S1.08 Biblioteca on Friday, November … Continue reading PhD Seminar Series: โ€œSurviving on Mars”

PhD Thesis Defense – Yannick Sztamfater Garcรญa

On the 11th November, the defense of the doctoral thesis of our student, Yannick Sztamfater Garcรญa, shall take place. Yannick will be presenting his thesis titled "Probabilistic Uncertainty Quantification in Space Object Tracking and Orbital Safety Analysis" which was diligently conducted under the guidance of Manuel Sanjurjo Rivo (UC3M) and Joaquรญn Mรญguez Arenas (UC3M). Below, … Continue reading PhD Thesis Defense – Yannick Sztamfater Garcรญa

PhD Seminar Series: โ€œGuaranteeing Convergence in Trajectory Shaping Guidance for Arrival-Time-Constrained Unicycle Vehicles”

We continue our seminars serie, on Monday, November 24th at 13:00H On site:  Salรณn de Grados For this event in the Aerospace PhD Seminar Series, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Kun Wang, Professor at UC3M. The event took place in the Salรณn de Grados on Monday, November 24th at 13:00 pm and was streamed online. … Continue reading PhD Seminar Series: โ€œGuaranteeing Convergence in Trajectory Shaping Guidance for Arrival-Time-Constrained Unicycle Vehicles”

Opportunity for Women in Aerospace Engineering and Space Sciences. Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2025

Globally, women only make up around 25โ€ฏpercent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In this context, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowships in fighting so that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men. What is the Amelia Earhart Fellowship? The referred fellowship … Continue reading Opportunity for Women in Aerospace Engineering and Space Sciences. Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2025

Presentation of the new PhD students of the Department of Aerospace Engineering

We are pleased to introduce you to our newest additions to the Aerospace Engineering PhD Program for this new academic year. Throughout this publication, information is provided on each of the eight new students in the program, along with details about their research topics and supervisors. Mario de la Fuente Garcรญa Mario de la Fuente … Continue reading Presentation of the new PhD students of the Department of Aerospace Engineering

PhD Seminar Series: โ€œMultiscale and Multiphysics Modeling: From Gasโ€“Surface Interactions in VLEO to Hypersonic Reentry Flows”

We continue our seminars serie, on Tuesday, October 28th at 13:00H On site:  Salรณn de Grados For this event in the Aerospace PhD Seminar Series, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ahilan Appar, Professor at UC3M. The event took place in the Salรณn de Grados on Tuesday, October 28th at 13:00 pm and was streamed online. … Continue reading PhD Seminar Series: โ€œMultiscale and Multiphysics Modeling: From Gasโ€“Surface Interactions in VLEO to Hypersonic Reentry Flows”

PhD students participate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering’s activities for Madrid Science and Innovation Week 2025

Once again, the Department of Aerospace Engineering will participate in Madrid Science and Innovation Week, the current edition of which will take place from November 3rd to 16th. Likewise, it has broad participation from students in the PhD program, with seven of the eleven activities led by the department. Therefore, below are the interesting and … Continue reading PhD students participate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering’s activities for Madrid Science and Innovation Week 2025

Cross-curricular courses of the Doctoral School – 25/26 (1st semester)

The call for applications is now open for the Doctoral School's cross-curricular courses for the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. There are several courses available with which you can complement your PhD studies. Some of them are taught in English and others have their lectures in spanish. Below are the different cross-curricular courses … Continue reading Cross-curricular courses of the Doctoral School – 25/26 (1st semester)