About - Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors - Purdue University

The prestigious Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors program brings highly accomplished and recognized scholars and practitioners to the college to catalyze collaborations with Purdue Engineering faculty and students.

2019 marked 50 years since Purdue Engineering alumnus Neil Armstrong's "one small step" inspired the world toward seemingly limitless human and technological achievement. On that historic occasion, Purdue Engineering launched the Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors program.

Updated: March 10, 2025

Participants in Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors program reflect on the impact of their collaborations

March 10, 2025

Now in its fifth year, the Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors (NADVP) program is mutually beneficial to College of Engineering faculty and the scholars and practitioners selected for the cohort.

The program is named in honor of Purdue’s most iconic alumnus. Armstrong (BSAE ’55, HD ’70) became a household name when he was the first person to walk on the moon in 1969 and is widely considered a symbol of human achievement.

The scholars, who visit for several weeks each year over the course of their appointments, are preeminent in their fields and are typically fellows of the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. During their visits, they collaborate on projects and initiatives with Purdue Engineering’s world-class academic leaders, forming partnerships that aid in the fellows’ work and visibility while also bolstering Purdue Engineering’s influence in research, engagement and education.

Since its inception, Purdue Engineering has welcomed 10 highly accomplished intellectuals to campus to share their expertise.

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