Serhat Hosder

Dr. Serhat Hosder is the James A. Drallmeier Centennial Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri S&T. He serves as Director of the Aerospace Simulations Laboratory, focusing on computational aerothermodynamics, hypersonic flow modeling, and uncertainty quantification for planetary entry systems.

• Professor of Aerospace Engineering (2019–present)
• Director, Aerospace Simulations Lab
• Advisor to students receiving NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships and Amelia Earhart Fellowships
• Research funded by NASA, DoD, and NSF

Research Interests: Computational aerothermodynamics, hypersonic flow modeling, uncertainty quantification, multi-fidelity methods, directed energy applications, planetary entry systems, and aerodynamic shape optimization. His work combines numerical methods with robust design principles for high-speed vehicles.

Scientific Awards:

• Missouri S&T Outstanding Faculty for Contributions to Graduate Studies Award (2022)
• Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (2021)
• NASA Langley Research Center Henry J. E. Reid Award (2018)
• Associate Fellow of AIAA (2017)
• Missouri S&T Faculty Research Awards (2015, 2012)

Advising & Grants: His students have secured positions at NASA, Sandia National Labs, and academia. Research funded by DoD Joint Hypersonics Transition Office, NASA (Langley, JPL), Missile Defense Agency, NSF, and industry partners like M4 Engineering, Inc.