Brian Argrow

Brian Argrow is a distinguished professor in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.12 Here are some key details about his background and accomplishments:

Education and Career

Brian Argrow earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1989.1 He joined the faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder in 1992 and has held various positions there over the years.24 Currently, he serves as:

• Glenn Murphy Distinguished Professor
• Director of the Integrated Remote and In-Situ Sensing (IRISS) Program
• Chair of the Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department (2017-2022)2

Research Interests

Professor Argrow's research focuses on:

• Unmanned Aerospace Vehicles (UAVs)
• High-speed and hypersonic aerodynamics
• Dense gas dynamics
• Rarefied gas dynamics2

He is particularly known for his work on small UAS airframe design, sensor integration, and the integration of unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System.1

Achievements and Recognition

• Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 202223
• Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)13
• Recipient of several teaching awards, including the W.M. Keck Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering Education1
• University of Colorado President's Teaching Scholar (a lifetime appointment)1

Professional Activities

Professor Argrow has been involved in various professional activities, including:

• Co-chairing the first Symposium for Civilian Applications of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in 20071
• Serving on the NASA Advisory Council's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee1
• Member of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine1

Brian Argrow's contributions to aerospace engineering, particularly in the field of unmanned aircraft systems, have made him a respected figure in academia and the aerospace industry.