Subith Vasu

A global institution with a long history of promoting developments in aerospace and aviation has honored an internationally acclaimed faculty member for his impactful research in propulsion, laser diagnostics, power generation, transportation and space air quality monitoring. The Royal Aeronautical Society has recognized UCF Aerospace Engineering Professor Subith Vasu as a fellow. Founded in 1866, […]

In the future, people won’t hail traditional taxicabs to the airport — they’ll hop in air taxis that can fly them from remote locations to major airports in a matter of minutes. For passengers, this mode of transportation will save time and add ease to the stressful process of traveling. But for residents of communities […]

Three UCF mechanical and aerospace engineering students have been awarded the 2025 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship, which provides funding and mentorship to students who pursue a doctoral degree in disciplines of military importance. The recipients are: Gabriel Duany ’25 Aaron Guenther ’25 Lucas Pitts ’24 The fellows will work on a […]

UCF has continuously been recognized as a top supplier of graduates to the aerospace and defense industries, and two UCF professors plan to solidify that reputation through a new national consortium. Professors Subith Vasu and Jayanta Kapat are leading a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to […]

More than 70% of the nation’s freight is transported by large commercial trucks. While ground transportation may be a popular choice for delivery, it isn’t the cleanest. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles such as tractor-trailers, buses and vocational vehicles are the largest mobile source of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. […]