Joe Majdalani

Aerospace Engineering
Professor and Francis Chair of Excellence
306 Davis Hall
334.844.6800
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Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, American University

In The News

Auburn’s Advanced Propulsion Research Lab and Altair acquire $1.25M AFWERX contract to advance vortex rocket engines

Auburn’s Advanced Propulsion Research Lab is teaming up with Research in Flight to improve the performance of cyclonic vortex engines that are being developed for use by the U.S. Air Force and commercial space companies such as Sierra Space.

Aerospace engineering professor named AIAA Fellow

Joseph C. (“Joe”) Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University, was named an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fellow.

Aerospace Engineering graduate earns multiple top honors, heading back to Auburn for master's degree

In 2020, Emma Signor was making one of the most important decisions of her young life about where to attend college. She knew little about Auburn University besides the men's basketball team's thrilling trip to the Final Four the previous year and its renowned aerospace engineering department, known for its cutting-edge research and distinguished faculty.
Majdalani receives international Wyld Propulsion Award

Joseph Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University, has received the 2024 Wyld Propulsion Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Aerospace engineering faculty and alumni recognized by AIAA Greater Huntsville Section leadership

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering was well-represented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Greater Huntsville Section Associate Fellow Recognition Dinner on Dec. 18. One Auburn engineering alumnus was inducted into the 2024 class of Associate Fellows, and one faculty member was recognized for making the 2023 class. Additionally, two faculty members were acknowledged at the dinner for their national recognitions earlier in the year.

Majdalani delivers 2023 von Kármán Lecture

Joe Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, recently delivered the 2023 von Kármán Lecture in Astronautics, a prestigious lectureship hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

Auburn aerospace engineering well represented at AIAA Greater Huntsville Section awards

Three Auburn Engineering students, two alumni, a faculty member and future student earned key honors by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Greater Huntsville Section (GHS) at its annual awards dinner on May 20.
Professor in aerospace engineering wins unprecedented third Zarem Educator Award

Joe Majdalani was presented the award at the AIAA's SciTech '23 Forum in January.
Graduate student in aerospace given AIAA's Zarem Award for Distiguished Achievement in Aeronautics

Rudy Al Ahmar was presented with the Zarem Medallion at the AIAA SciTech '23 Forum on Jan. 24.
Aerospace engineering research team wins Solid Rockets best paper

Assistant professors Roy Hartfield and Joe Majdalani, doctoral candidate Griffin DiMaggio, and Auburn alumnus Vivek Ahuja recognized for their paper, "Solid Rocket Motor Internal Ballistics with a Surface-Vorticity Solver"
Student in aerospace engineering named AIAA Undergraduate of the Year

Sean Bowerfind, now seeking his master's in aerospace engineering, serves as vice-wing commander in Auburn's Air Force ROTC detachment

Professor in aerospace engineering presented with Auburn Author Award

Joe Majdalani, professor and Francis Chair of Excellence in aerospace engineering, relished the opportunity to co-author the popular McGraw-Hill textbook “Viscous Fluid Flow.” On April 13, he was recognized for his efforts.
Professor in aerospace engineering launches fourth edition of classic textbook "Viscous Fluid Flow"

Joseph Majdalani, professor and Chair of Excellence in aerospace engineering, teamed with author Frank White for the textbook's updated edition.
Graduate students, faculty honored at spring graduate school awards

The Auburn University Graduate School recently honored 15 engineering students and faculty at the annual graduate student spring awards virtual ceremony.

Aerospace engineering researchers featured on cover of Physics of Fluids

A journal paper authored by two researchers from the Department of Aerospace Engineering was recently a featured article on the cover of the Physics of Fluids.

Majdalani receives international Atwood educator award

An Auburn University aerospace engineering professor has received the 2019 J. Leland Atwood Award, one of the highest honors conferred by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) in conjunction with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Majdalani awarded NSF grant to improve combustors and power systems

Joe Majdalani, the Hugh and Loeda Francis Chair of Excellence in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, has been awarded a $387,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant aims at developing fast, three-dimensional, stability prediction methodologies to improve the safety, performance and acoustic response of large combustors and power generation systems.
AE grad student wins solid rockets best student paper award

Aerospace engineering graduate Orie Cecil received a certificate or merit from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Solid Rockets Best Student Paper Award at the Propulsion and Energy Forum in Cincinnati in July.