College of Aeronautics & Engineering

Professor’s Innovations Aim to Advance Fuel Cell Efficiency, Fuel Purity
Yanhai Du, Ph.D., professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 91²Ö¿â 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.

‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’
In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.

IN A FLASH: Moon over 91²Ö¿â
91²Ö¿â staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 91²Ö¿â Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!
High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the 91²Ö¿â Airport.

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A 91²Ö¿â staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 91²Ö¿â Airport on an icy morning.

Looking Forward to his Junior Year – and Robot Combat!
91²Ö¿â Today continues to follow mechatronics engineering technology student Jude Carver as part of ongoing “Year with a Flash†series. Carver is beginning his first semester as a junior in Spring Semester 2025.

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
91²Ö¿â's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.

Blast Off Into an Aerospace Career

Propelling Future Aviation Professionals
91²Ö¿â has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

Traveling for the Holidays?
Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show†on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.