VADL is an interdisciplinary Aerospace Engineering Laboratory specializing in the design of expert systems and novel rocket-flyable payloads. VADL is directed by Professor Amrutur Anilkumar, a NASA Space Science Investigator, Aerospace Engineer and Educator. VADL’s graduate and undergraduate members originate from ME, CompE, EE, and CS backgrounds and VADL project teams compete at NASA competitions . VADL’s research is focused on development of sensing-based launch vehicle structural health monitoring systems and lubricant quality-based engine health monitoring systems. To date, VADL has graduated more than a hundred Alumni, most of whom are pursuing advanced studies in Aerospace Engineering and/or working at New-Space Industries.
Unique Designs, Novel Implementation