Dimitri Mavris

Dimitri Mavris is a Professor at the School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, holding distinguished titles including Boeing Chair in Advanced Aerospace Systems Analysis and S.P. Langley Distinguished Professor. He directs the Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory (ASDL) and serves as Executive Director of the Professional Master’s in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE).

• Education
  • B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1984)
  • M.S., Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1985)
  • Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1988)

Dr. Mavris specializes in advanced design methods, aircraft preliminary design, and non-deterministic design theory, focusing on multi-disciplinary optimization and system of systems architecting. His work spans propulsion systems, space exploration, and sustainable aviation technologies.

Recent research trends include machine learning for aerospace safety, hybrid-electric propulsion analysis, and digital twin applications in energy systems. His lab produces 100+ annual publications, reflecting leadership in MBSE, UAS certification, and lunar operations modeling.

• Scientific Awards
  • Class of 1934 Distinguished Professor Award (2024)
  • NSF CAREER Award (1997)
  • Fellow of AIAA (2009-present)
  • NASA Blue Marble Award (2017)
  • SGA Faculty of the Year (2012-2013)

As an advisor to Georgia Tech's AIAA student chapter, Dr. Mavris mentors 1,484 alumni (300 Ph.D., 1,184 M.S.) and leads industry partnerships with FAA, Airbus, and Siemens. His labs include the Vertical Lift Research Center and Strategic Energy Institute, with global initiatives like the ICAS presidency (2023-2024).