Gambaro Graduate Program of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics is among the top aerospace engineering programs in the nation and is ranked sixth by the U.S. News and World Report in aerospace graduate programs. 

A transformational gift to AAE was made by alumnus Ernest Gambaro and his wife Monica to endow and name the school’s graduate program. The name — Gambaro Graduate Program of Aeronautics and Astronautics — was approved by Purdue’s Board of Trustees on Dec. 7, 2018.

We offer the following degree programs:

• MS non-thesis program (on campus and distance learning)
• Professional MS with Engineering Leadership Concentration
• MS thesis program
• Ph.D. program

We offer the following concentrations:

• Computational Science and Engineering Concentration

We offer the following dual degree programs:

• Combined BSAAE/MSAA
• Combined MS/MBA

Research areas include:

• Aerodynamics
• Aerospace Systems
• Astrodynamics and Space Applications
• Autonomy and Control
• Propulsion
• Structures and Materials

Points of Contact

AAE Graduate Office (general program inquires)

Gambaro Graduate Program of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Armstrong Hall 2005
(765) 494-5152
aaegradoffice@purdue.edu

Gregory Blaisdell

Professor and Associate Head of Gambaro Graduate Program of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Armstrong Hall 3227
(765) 494-1490
blaisdel@purdue.edu

Morgan Delaney

Senior Graduate Program Administrator
(Registration, combined BS/MS, Professional MS, Distance MS)
Armstrong Hall 2005
(765) 496-6414
mdelane@purdue.edu

Jon Mrozinski

Graduate Program Administrator
(Admissions, Funding Offer Letters, Award Nominations)
ARMS 2005
(765) 494-5152
jwmrozin@purdue.edu

Nancy Smigiel

Graduate Program Administrator
(Registration, Plan of Study, PhD Qualifying Exams)
Armstrong Hall 2005
(765) 496-5152
nks@purdue.edu