JOIN & CONTACT
Get involved with AERIS
Interested in aerospace simulation or engineering education? Tell us about your interests, preparation, and availability.
Contact Dr. Samarth Patel
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of California, Merced
Email: samarthpatel@ucmerced.edu
Work phone: (209) 631-9821
Office: SRE 333
University of California, Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
Students
We welcome expressions of interest from undergraduates and prospective graduate researchers. You may focus on technical aerospace research, engineering-education research, or a project connecting both.
Potential contributions include Python or MATLAB programming, simulation verification and validation, data analysis, visualization, literature review, and technical writing.
What to include in your message
- Your program and current stage of study.
- The research directions or questions that interest you.
- Relevant coursework, coding experience, or past projects.
- Your availability and the kind of contribution you hope to make.
Participation arrangements, academic credit, and any paid appointments will be confirmed individually. Funding and admission are not guaranteed.
Collaborators
We welcome conversations about computational aerospace research, learning tools, and education research. Send a brief project idea or question to start a discussion.