Faculty & Staff Spotlight
Student Nominations Propel Jared Brown to Distinguished Advising Honor
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 Names Yi Gao First Director of School of Aeronautics
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.
A Career Written in the Stars: Sankovic Brings NASA Legacy and Student-Centered Vision to Kent State
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.
Professor’s Innovations Aim to Advance Fuel Cell Efficiency, Fuel Purity
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.
Building Confidence Through Curiosity
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.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Honors Excellence at Awards Ceremony
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University celebrated outstanding achievement and dedication at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, November 7, recognizing distinguished alumni, corporate partners, faculty, staff, and students.Tim ‘06 and Kris Palcho ’90, ’16 were both h…
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Welcomes New Director of Center for Advanced Air Mobility
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.
Faculty Spotlight: Engineering Professor Wins Top Teaching Honor
Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., a professor in Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), has been named one of three recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award, the highest honor for non-tenure track and part-time faculty at the university.
A Mentor Who Puts Students First: Professor Trent True Named MVP by Baseball Standout
Professor Trent True from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering was recently honored by senior student-athlete Calvin Bickerstaff as the professor who made the biggest impact on his academic success at Kent State University. Bickerstaff, a pitcher for the Kent State Baseball team, selected True as his "Most Valuable Professor."
Kent State Faculty Honored as Exceptional Women in Aerospace
Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership
