Rob Niewoehner

Rob Niewoehner is a Military Professor at the United States Naval Academy since 1998, serving as Director of Aeronautics. His career includes extensive military aviation experience: he was a US Navy Fleet F-14 Pilot (1981–1988), Experimental Test Pilot (1988–1998), and Navy Chief Test Pilot for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Program (1994–1998). His expertise bridges aeronautical engineering and military aviation systems.

Research interests focus on advanced flight systems, aircraft design, and aviation safety, informed by decades of hands-on experience in test piloting and operational aviation. He contributes to the Naval Academy’s aeronautics curriculum and programs, emphasizing practical engineering and leadership development.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His advisory roles and student mentorship activities are not detailed here, but his military and academic roles suggest substantial contributions to naval aviation education and development.