A revolutionary plane coming soon
Robert Liebeck co-designed the blended wing body aircraft set to fly in 4 years
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Elghobashi joins National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering has announced the election of UC Irvine’s Said Elghobashi to membership.
No mere flight of fancy
As a child, Robert Liebeck loved tinkering with model airplanes. The UC Irvine adjunct professor of mechanical & aerospace engineering is still at it — but now he’s working on a much different kind of model, one that could revolutionize air travel. Called the blended wing body, the concept results in aircraft that look more like […]
2010 a year of challenges, achievement at UCI
In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.
Futuristic air travel
Sharp increases in the price of jet fuel and growing concerns about sustainability have spurred demand for greener, more efficient aircraft, and UCI researchers could help shape the future of commercial aeronautics.