2026 Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Awards

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

The School is pleased to honor five AAE graduates with the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer award in the Class of 2025 on March 28, 2026.

Recipients must have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service or other endeavors that reflect the value of an aerospace engineering degree. The 230 Outstanding Aerospace Engineers represent just over 2 percent of the School's alumni.

lisa fahlLisa Fahl

BSAAE 2005
Trip HarrissTrip Harriss

MSAAE 2008
 
Nicole KeyNicole Key

BSAAE 2002
MSE 2002
PhD ME 2007
Timothée PourpointTimothée Pourpoint;

PhD AAE 2005
 
Jeffrey RodrianJeffrey Rodrian

BSAAE 2001
MSAAE 2003 
Brad WheatonBrad Wheaton

MSAAE 2009
PhD AAE 2012