Nonlinear Thinking and Aerospace in the Age of Disruption
Welcome to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar!
Join us for an exciting event where industry experts share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends in mechanical and aerospace engineering. This hybrid event will take place at 5 MetroTech Center room LC400 so mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about these fields, this seminar is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and stay updated. Come be a part of this engaging experience and expand your horizons in the world of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
About the Lecture
This seminar explores how nonlinear behaviors shape disruption across the world; in particular how it will impact technology and aerospace in the 21st century. Exponential growth and feedback loops govern natural systems, driving things such as climate change, and the same mathematics underpins technological advancements in computing and AI. These nonlinear relationships are transforming aerospace, from drone ecosystems for delivery and autonomous combat to spaceflight architectures supporting human exploration and proliferated communication constellations. Understanding these dynamics is essential for anticipating risk, scaling responsibly, and avoiding unintended consequences. Nonlinear thinking can be harnessed positively, viz. to plan for the future and prepare for unexpected behaviors. Examples in aerospace include AI implementation and advanced air mobility to address existential challenges in weather, climate resilience, and sustainable energy systems.
About the Speaker
Jamey Jacob is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education, Williams Chair in Energy Technology at OSU Tulsa, and Regents Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He has approximately $50M in funded research projects as PI and Co-PI from government and industry. He is currently PI on the EDA funded LaunchPad and Skyway Range programs, OSU lead for the Tulsa Hub for Ethical and Trustworthy Autonomy Tech Hub, the NASA University Leadership Initiative program WINDMAP to develop aviation weather solutions for advanced aerial mobility applications, including drones and urban air taxis, and a NIST effort on the Development of Test Certification Standards for AAM Platforms. He also leads the Counter-UAS Center of Excellence. He received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1990 and his M.S and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1992 and 1995, respectively. He was a National Research Council Summer Faculty Fellow in the Air Force Research Laboratory and Fulbright
LinkedIn: jamey-jacob
Website: https://experts.okstate.edu/jdjacob
Visitor Information
This event is open to NYU students, faculty, and staff.
📍 Location: NYU Tandon School of Engineering,
5 MetroTech Center LC400 [NYU ID required ]
About the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar Series
Requirement for PhD Students: Students are required to attend more than 80% of the seminars. We will have an average of 1 per month during the semester, so students could miss only one seminar for the Spring 26 semester.
This series offers a unique opportunity to engage with a broad range of topics at the forefront of mechanical engineering, including robotics, bioengineering, artificial intelligence in science, disaster modeling, and solid and fluid mechanics. Each session features distinguished speakers from leading institutions around the world, providing valuable insights into current research challenges and innovations across the field.