Benedict Moble

Dr. Moble Benedict is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and a Chancellor EDGES Fellow. He leads the Advanced Vertical Flight Laboratory (AVFL), focusing on vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems, autonomous UAVs, and energy-efficient aviation. His research spans bio-inspired flight, cycloidal rotor design, and electric propulsion. He advises numerous students who have won prestigious awards, including Vertical Flight Foundation scholarships and U.S. Army fellowships.

Education: PhD (Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, 2010); M.Tech and B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 2004/2003).

Research highlights include development of the 'Aria' personal flying device for Boeing's GoFly Prize, quiet rotor technology commercialized via Harmony Aeronautics, and innovations in amphibious UAVs. Awards include the 2022 Texas A&M Research Impact Award and Dean’s Excellence Award.

Labs/Teams: AVFL specializes in novel aircraft concepts, including planetary exploration vehicles and space debris removal systems. Collaborations include the Army Research Lab and Air Force Agility Prime Program.