Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) at Georgia Institute of Technology. She assumed leadership of the center in November 2018, succeeding Daniel Schrage who retired after over 30 years of service.

• Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
• Role: Director, VLRCOE
• Research Focus: Aeromechanics, fluid-structure interactions, and VTOL vehicle technologies

The VLRCOE conducts foundational research on vertical lift capabilities, supported by sponsors like the U.S. Army, Navy, and NASA. Smith emphasizes advancing software and simulation models for emerging eVTOL aircraft applications in urban/rural mobility.