The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has recognized Professor Dilmurat Azimov of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as an Associate Fellow in its Class of 2026. This prestigious honor acknowledges his significant contributions to aerospace engineering, particularly in the areas of trajectory optimization and the guidance and control of aerospace vehicles.
The AIAA Associate Fellow distinction is awarded to individuals who have made notable achievements in engineering or scientific research. Each year, only one member is selected for this honor out of every 150 AIAA members, making it a highly competitive accolade. Azimov’s work demonstrates the importance of analytical integration methods in aerospace applications, further advancing the field.
Azimov joined the faculty at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after a distinguished career in academia and research. He currently serves as a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, where his research focuses on trajectory optimization, guidance systems, and analytical methods for optimal control problems. His efforts are instrumental in developing next-generation aerospace systems and autonomous vehicles.
“It is a tremendous honor to be named an Associate Fellow of AIAA and a significant milestone in my career,” Azimov remarked. “I’m proud to represent Hawaiʻi, the Aloha State, in the global aerospace community, contributing to the advancement of aerospace engineering research and education from our islands.”
Azimov earned a PhD in mechanics from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in 1992 and later obtained a DSc in dynamics, ballistics, and flight vehicle control from the Moscow Aviation Institute in 2008.
The formal induction ceremony for the Class of 2026 Associate Fellows will take place on January 14, 2026, during the AIAA SciTech Forum in Orlando, Florida. The AIAA is recognized as the world’s largest aerospace technical society, boasting nearly 30,000 members from 91 countries. It serves as a critical platform for exchanging ideas and advancements in aerospace science, engineering, and technology.
Through his work and recognition, Professor Azimov not only enhances the reputation of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa but also contributes to the broader aerospace community, inspiring future generations of engineers and researchers.
