Propulsion Research and Academic Programs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville - 30th Anniversary Summary

The UAH Propulsion Research Center (PRC) is in its 30th year at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). The mission of the Propulsion Research Center is to provide an environment that connects the academic research community with the needs and concerns of the propulsion community while promoting an interdisciplinary approach to solving propulsion problems. This paper summarizes recent metrics from academic and research programs. The emphasis this year is highlighting the production of close to 500 refereed publications over the past 30 years and highlighting the growth of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program at UAH during that same time. The PRC continues to be a resource to perform both fundamental and applied research. It is also a significant contributor to workforce development in the propulsion and energy fields.