OAI draws research capabilities from a broad set of participants in order to provide robust integrated solutions in:
  • Computational modeling tools
  • Advanced materials and structures
  • Energy conversion and storage
  • Propulsion systems
  • Communications
  • Navigations and surveillance
  • Defense threat reduction
  • Computer-based design and development tools
  • Nanotechnology
In addition, we are focused on building teams to solve world-class problems in the areas of in-situ system health monitoring, all-electric aircraft, advanced airframe & engine materials, aging aircraft sustainment, computer-based design & development tools, tribology, coatings and additives, and aerospace control systems.

Research Expertise

Since 1989, Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) researchers have advanced human knowledge and contributed to the missions of our customers. This has brought researchers to OAI from across the globe, often working on-site in close collaboration with their sponsoring organizations as fully integrated members of customer R&D teams. OAI’s community of researchers has continued to expand to currently involve OAI personnel working in close collaboration with their research sponsors at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Dayton, Ohio, the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio and with a variety of industry clients.

OAI researchers have achieved a track record of significant success and recognition including patented technologies, books and book chapters, hundreds of publications, numerous customer commendations and even “R&D 100” awards.

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 Why Choose OAI
  • Value Proposition
  • Success and Experience
  • Advantages/Strengths
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Our Commitment to Excellence

OAI Researchers perform outstanding, cutting-edge research and technology development. The quality of our performance is demonstrated through numerous patents, publications, awards, and recognitions from customers, international technical societies, and independent scientific peer reviews.

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Exchange Visitor Program

The Ohio Aerospace Institute has been designated the sponsor of an Exchange Visitor Program in accordance with the administrative regulations issued under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Act of 1961 (Public Law 87-256, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act).

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