Message From The Chair – Summer 2025
As we welcome summer, I’m proud to reflect on another extraordinary season at MAE. This edition of our newsletter showcases the incredible breadth and depth of work happening across our department—from space biomanufacturing and award-winning research to student-driven innovation and alumni distinction. Each story speaks to the excellence that defines us. Our faculty continue to lead…
Fu & Dixon Work to Achieve Strategic Dominance
Dr. Jie Fu (PI) has been awarded $1.3 million in funding from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for the project titled “Strategic Planning in Hierarchical Games: Achieving Rapid Dominance in the Uncertain World of Conflict (Shadow),” under Cooperative Agreement #W911NF-25-2-0045. Distinguished Professor Warren Dixon, chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of…
2025 MAE Awards: Honoring Excellence in Innovation and Achievement
The UF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering gathered at the Wayne J. Reitz Union’s Rion Ballroom for a vibrant evening of celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Dr. Warren Dixon warmly welcomed the crowd as guests enjoyed dinner, lively conversation, and a shared sense of pride in the UF…
UF Superior Accomplishment Awards Distinguish MAE Excellence
Congratulations to our exceptional MAE staff for receiving recognition through the Division Three Superior Accomplishment Awards! These prestigious University-wide honors highlight faculty and staff for their outstanding contributions to their workplaces and their ability to foster collaboration. Team Collaboration – MAE Facilities The MAE facilities team plays an essential role in running department activities and troubleshooting…
Staff Highlight: Daniel Preston
Who’s behind MAE operations? It’s Daniel Preston. Daniel M. Preston, a Facilities Operations Specialist at the University of Florida’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), has a long history of supporting both students and faculty. While Preston’s work is often behind the scenes, his impact on student success is evident to those who have interacted…
Staff Highlight: Jeremy Hall
In May 2023 and May 2024, Jeremy played a crucial role in supporting the University of Florida’s “UF in Iceland – Renewable Energy and Sustainability” study abroad program. This unique eight-day initiative provides undergraduate and graduate students with firsthand exposure to Iceland’s cutting-edge renewable energy solutions, including geothermal and hydroelectric power. Jeremy assisted the program director…
