Ashish Tewari

Professor Ashish Tewari serves as a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. With extensive experience in aerospace engineering education and research, he holds a prominent position within the institution's academic community.

His educational background includes a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (1992), an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution (1988), and a B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur (1986), establishing a strong foundation for his academic career.

Professor Tewari's research expertise spans Atmospheric Re-entry and Space Flight Mechanics, Adaptive and Nonlinear Control, Attitude Control, and Aeroservoelasticity. His scholarly work bridges theoretical control systems with practical aerospace applications, with significant contributions to spacecraft control, atmospheric entry systems, and advanced flight control methodologies. His research has substantial implications for space exploration, satellite operations, and next-generation aircraft design.

His publications demonstrate a consistent research trajectory focused on aerospace control systems, with particular emphasis on adaptive control methodologies for aerospace vehicles. The body of work spans both theoretical developments and practical implementations, addressing critical challenges in aerospace engineering.

• Associate Fellowship awarded by AIAA in 2015
• Cited in Science & Engineering literature from 1993-2018
• Multiple Excellent reviewer citations from the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (2012, 2014, 2016)

Professor Tewari has authored numerous influential publications including seven major textbooks that have become standard references in aerospace engineering education. His work continues to shape the understanding and practice of aerospace control systems, particularly in the areas of adaptive control and flight dynamics.