Critical Advancements in Aerospace
UVA Engineering is one of three Rolls-Royce University Technology Centers in the country engaged in world-class, collaborative research and technology programs in technologies that are critical to advancements in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
UVA joined the Rolls-Royce University Technology Center network in 2014, elevating UVA Engineering's research and education programs so that researchers can create new knowledge in sectors that are critical to our society and economy, and students can become the next generation of leaders to advance breakthroughs in these fields.
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New Undergrad Major Propels Student on a Hypersonic Path to NASA
Read NowIf you’re considering a career in hypersonics, Morgan Small, a member of UVA Engineering’s Class of 2024, would like to recommend UVA's new undergraduate degree in materials science engineering.
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Elizabeth J. Opila Has Been Appointed Chair of UVA’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Read NowOpila brings leadership experience in industry, collaborative research and education to new role.
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Rolls-Royce University Technology Center Invests in Engineering Talent
Read NowPartnership Advances Mission to Engineer Materials of the Future
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Generating Current as Well as Thrust from Jet Engines
Read NowThermoelectric Energy Harvesting for Efficient Aircraft
MORE ABOUT US
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Currently Accepting Applications for Fellows
Outstanding Ph.D. students pursuing research and scholarship on topics relevant to Rolls-Royce, UVA and other partners are invited to apply. The fellowship provides an annual stipend of $30,000, full tuition and fees, health insurance, and an annual travel budget of $2,500, for up to three years. State your interest in the fellowship in your graduate program application.
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Collaborations
UVA Engineering is proud to be a partner with Rolls-Royce and others in the COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, an applied research center dedicated to delivering innovations in manufacturing technologies. The Center's research includes faculty and facilities from three engineering departments.