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Russell Mailen

Research Centers Research Profile
Aerospace Engineering
Associate Professor
314 Davis Hall
334.844.5145
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Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Master of Materials Science and Engineering (MMSE), North Carolina State University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Kansas

Research Interests

Polymers and Composites
Additive Manufacturing
Finite Element Analysis
Lattice Structures
Smart Materials and Structures

In The News

Aerospace engineering senior named Auburn Engineering graduation marshal

Auburn Engineering senior Cade May has been named graduation marshal for spring 2026 commencement after earning a 4.0 GPA and leading in research, leadership and campus involvement.
Auburn Engineering faculty receive NSF grant for undergraduate summer research program

Auburn Engineering will host a 10-week NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates starting summer 2026, focusing on transport phenomena.
Two aerospace engineering faculty honored as Outstanding Graduate Mentors

Russell Mailen, associate professor, and Vrishank Rahgav, associate professor, both in aerospace engineering were recognized as Outstanding Graduate Mentors
Auburn Engineering students well-represented at Auburn University Research Symposium

Two Auburn Engineering students earned university-wide third-place awards for graduate and undergraduate research at the annual Auburn University Research Symposium.