Maziar S. Hemati is an Associate Professor and Russell J. Penrose Faculty Fellow in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on advancing flow control technologies through the integration of theory, computation, and experiments. Key areas include turbulent transition delay, multi-fidelity sensor fusion, aerodynamic separation control, and hypersonic flight systems. Recent projects involve developing robust multi-physics frameworks for hypersonic systems, synthetic air data estimation for high-performance vehicles, and drag reduction strategies using DNS and systems theory. He has secured funding from agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and industry partners like Honeywell. Education: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (year not specified) Research interests span fluid dynamics, control systems, turbulence modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. His work contributes to sustainable development goals through advancements in aerodynamic efficiency and hypersonic technologies. Grants and Projects (selected): Turbulent drag reduction across Mach regimes (USDOD Navy, 2022–2025) Synthetic air data estimation for hypersonic vehicles (Texas A&M/USDOD, 2023–2026) Vehicle-as-a-Sensor for aerospace PNT systems (Honeywell, 2025–2026) Awarded the Russell J. Penrose Faculty Fellowship, he leads interdisciplinary teams in advancing aerospace engineering solutions with applications in defense and commercial aviation.












