Faculty & Staff Spotlight
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recognizes and celebrates the professional achievements of its exceptional faculty and staff.
Featured Faculty & Staff Spotlight
Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of Kent State University's Distinguished Advising Award.
Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering has appointed Yi Gao, Ph.D., as the first director of its newly established School of Aeronautics. An internationally recognized aviation scholar from Purdue University, Gao brings extensive leadership experience in academic governance, program development, and industry partnerships, along with more than $2.5 million in competitive research funding. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for Kent State as it advances one of the nation's most comprehensive aviation programs, with Gao's vision focused on student-centered excellence, expanded research activity, and strengthened connections with industry and community partners.
After serving as chief technologist and director of the Office of Technology Incubation and Innovation at NASA Glenn Research Center, Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering Professor John Sankovic brings unmatched real-world perspective into the classroom.
Yanhai Du, Ph.D., professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University and administrator for the Sustainable Energy Lab, continues to break ground in energy systems research with a trio of patent accomplishments aimed at advancing the performance and integration of fuel cell technologies.
Tao Shen, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering has received Kent State University’s 2024–25 Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award.
Kent State University has named Rubén Del Rosario, D.Eng. as the new Director of the Center for Advanced Air Mobility and Professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership
