Elle Wroblewski

Elle Wroblewski is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), part of the Grainger College of Engineering. They hold a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from UIUC (2014, 2016, 2022). Their research focuses on aerospace systems engineering, applied aerodynamics, and educational outreach. Notable contributions include studies on hybrid-electric aircraft performance and emissions reduction, as well as human-centered design frameworks for engineering education.

Professional service includes roles such as IAI Aerospace Engineering Summer Camp Coordinator and member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. They teach courses like AE 100 Intro to Aerospace Engineering, AE 202 Aerospace Flight Mechanics, and research seminar mentoring programs. Awards include AIAA Young Professional status (2025). Current research explores learning progressions in aerospace curricula and pedagogical strategies aligned with ABET outcomes.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, UIUC, 2022
  • M.S. Aerospace Engineering, UIUC, 2016
  • B.S. Aerospace Engineering, UIUC, 2014
• Committees:
  • Undergraduate Curriculum Computing Committee
  • Aero's Space To Belong Committee
  • Seibel Center for Design Affiliate

Recent work emphasizes bridging engineering design theory with practical education through frameworks like human-centered design (HCD) for curriculum development. Their 2024 ASEE paper details learning progression strategies in four-year aerospace programs.