Aerospace and Earth and Planetary Sciences
Located in "Space City," we lead in sustainable space exploration and planetary sciences. Our efforts include creating advanced materials for spacecraft, developing life-support systems for long-duration missions, and applying AI-driven technologies for disaster risk reduction and environmental resilience. We investigate Earth's formation and evolution alongside other planetary systems.
Recent Stories
| 10/22/2026 |
Turning Fiber-Optic Cables Into Tools for Earlier Volcano WarningsUniversity of Houston researcher Jiaxuan Li received a $301,030 NSF grant to develop fiber-optic technology that monitors underground magma movement, improving volcanic eruption forecasting and community preparedness. |
| 10/6/2026 |
NSM, Cullen Students Put Space-Weather Experiments to the Test in AlaskaUniversity of Houston science and engineering students tested space-weather instruments in Alaska, studying atmospheric effects on radio and satellite signals while advancing future research and CubeSat development. |