William A. Crossley

William A. Crossley is the Uhrig & Vournas Head of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Professor at Purdue University. He holds a B.S.E. from the University of Michigan (1990), and M.S. and Ph.D. from Arizona State University (1992 and 1995, respectively). His research focuses on optimization methods for aerospace systems, systems of systems, design under uncertainty, and the environmental impact of aviation.

Awards and Recognition:

• Purdue Book of Great Teachers (2013)
• Multiple AAE Elmer Bruhn Teaching Awards (2012, 2009, 2006, 2003)
• Purdue University College of Engineering A.A. Potter Award (2007)
• NASA recognition for outstanding scientific contributions (2005)
• Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Leadership and Affiliations:

• Director, FAA’s Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability (PEGASAS)
• Member of the International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO) and the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

Research Trends: Crossley’s work emphasizes multidisciplinary design optimization, environmental impact analysis, and robust system design. His recent publications explore aircraft sizing, morphing structures, and fleet-level environmental metrics. Over 15 articles since 2010 reflect a focus on sustainable aviation technologies and systems integration.