Emily Arnold

Emily Arnold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as Graduate Program Director. Her research centers on multifunctional aerospace structures, remote sensing technologies, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for glaciological applications.

Key trends in her recent publications highlight advancements in reconfigurable radar systems for UAS-based ice and snow sounding, wing-mounted antenna design under flight stress, and 3D-printed microwave components. She merges aerospace structural analysis with electromagnetic simulation to enhance UAV sensor performance in polar environments.

• NSF CAREER Award (2019) for UAS radar systems
• NSF MRI Grant (2022) for radar instrumentation

Her work at CReSIS (Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets) supports Operation IceBridge and COLDEX projects, focusing on oldest ice core exploration. She explores the intersection of structural dynamics, microwave engineering, and environmental monitoring via airborne platforms.