Joseph Katz

Joseph Katz is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, automotive safety, and propulsion systems. He holds a Ph.D. and DSc from Technion University, Israel. Professor Katz has received numerous awards, including multiple SDSU Outstanding Faculty Awards and a NASA Space Act Award for his work on the PMARC code.

His research interests span internal combustion engines, heat transfer, wind tunnel measurements, naval propulsion, and UAV design. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, propulsion, fluid dynamics, and aerodynamics. Notable publications include books on Low-Speed Aerodynamics and Race-Car Aerodynamics.

• Education: Ph.D., DSc from Technion University, Israel
• Awards: Over a decade of SDSU Outstanding Faculty Awards, NASA Creative Development Awards
• Labs/Teams: Active in aerodynamics research groups at SDSU, focusing on automotive and UAV applications

His advising and grants highlight contributions to automotive aerodynamics and fluid dynamics research. Ongoing work includes optimizing race car performance and exploring novel propulsion systems.