2014 Outstanding Aerospace Engineer awards

The designation Outstanding Aerospace Engineer recognizes the professional contributions of graduates from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics and thanks them for the recognition that their success brings to Purdue and the School.

The School is pleased to honor nine graduates with the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer award.


Amy S. HessAmy S. Hess
BSAAE 1989

Rakesh K. KapaniaRakesh K. Kapania
AAE PhD. 1985
Paul E. PettyPaul E. Petty
BSAE 1953

Tamaira E. RossTamaira E. Ross
BSAAE 1996
MSAAE 1998
John D. SchmisseurJohn D. Schmisseur
BSAAE 1984
MSAAE 1987

Jeffery A. SchroederJeffery A. Schroeder
BSAAE 1984
MSAAE 1990
Panagiotis TsiotrasPanagiotis Tsiotras
AAE PhD. 1993