Swenson, Eric
Eric D. Swenson
Associate Professor | College of Engineering and Science - Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences
Contact Information
Personal Overview
Associate professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Teaching Track.
Teaches aerospace design, control, test, and analysis courses for graduate and undergraduate levels
Educational Background
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX (2006)
M.S. in Astronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, OH (1998)
B.S. in Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (1993)
Professional Experience
L3Harris technologies Palm Bay, FL (2017 - 2022) - Advanced Concepts Engineer – key technical advisor for L3Harris advanced satellite missions
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) (2005 - 2017) - Center for Space Research and Analysis Associate Director of Sponsored Research - Associate Professor with Tenure - Curriculum Chair, Graduate Astronautical Engineering (GA) Program
US Air Force (Active Duty 1985 - 2010) - Flight Commander and Chief Readiness, Flight Chief, Maintenance Engineering, Deputy Flight Chief, and Electronics and Computer Technician
Current Courses
Teaches aerospace design, control, test, and analysis courses for graduate and undergraduate levels