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UTSI Research


For more than 40 years, research has been the heartbeat of The University of Tennessee Space Institute. Our current work revolves around active programs in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, aviation systems, engineering management, and a variety of other activities.  In addition, we are giving extra attention now, and in the future, to research in materials and propulsion.

We encourage you to take the time to see what UTSI has to offer. The Institute's faculty, staff and students are making a difference for our community, state and nation. Within several diverse research areas, faculty-student teams of aerospace engineers, mathematicians, mechanical engineers, physicists, electrical engineers, and metallurgists perform problem-oriented, multidisciplinary research. Perhaps UTSI could be a part of your FUTURE.

Please take the time to read a welcome from Dr. Vakili, our new Assistant Vice President of Research.


Research Contacts

Interim Asst. V.P. of Research
Dr. Ahmad Vakili
MS26
931.393.7483

Director of Contract Administration
Joyce Moore
MS09
931.393.7212

Administrative Secretary
Diane Chellstorp
MS08
931.393.7403

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Univ. of Tn. Space Institute
411 B.H. Goethert Parkway
Tullahoma, TN 37388