Overview
The Notre Dame Chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the university’s only undergraduate aerospace-focused professional society. We are a community of students passionate about exploring and advancing the field of aerospace engineering. Through collaboration with faculty, alumni, and industry professionals, we help students discover their interests, develop professional skills, and connect with leaders across the field.
AIAA hosts a wide range of events to engage and empower students. Signature programs include our Faculty Dinner Series, A Day in the Life Q&A sessions, and career development workshops tailored for aerospace careers. We also facilitate connections to major student-led technical groups like the Notre Dame Rocketry Team, Design Build Fly, IrishSat, and to the honor society Sigma Gamma Tau, all of which reflect our commitment to hands-on learning, leadership, and excellence.
We believe that students thrive when given access to mentorship, resources, and a strong community. By creating spaces for professional development, technical growth, and meaningful connection, we help prepare our members to be thoughtful, confident contributors to the aerospace industry.
2026-2027 Officers
Christopher Qian (’28) | cqian3@nd.edu
President
Christopher is a junior Aerospace Engineering major from Broadlands, VA, and an AFROTC cadet. After transferring from Physics, he was inspired to pursue aerospace by his first experience seeing an F-16. Christopher enjoys philosophy, psychology, reading, biking, and spending time with friends.
Joseph Collins (’28) | jcolli28@nd.edu
Co-Vice President
Joseph is a junior Mechanical Engineering major from Gallatin, TN. In addition to AIAA, Joseph is a member of the Engineering Leadership Council and the Notre Dame Rocketry Team. Joseph enjoys hiking, reading, and playing the banjo in his band, the Admirals.
Noah Regan (’27) | nregan2@nd.edu
Co-Vice President
Noah is a senior Aerospace Engineering major from Minneapolis, MN. In addition to engineering, he is interested in business and has been involved with SIBC and NDVC. Noah enjoys traveling, golfing, playing chess, investing, and spending time with the Baumer Bucs.
Helen Pols (’29) | hpols@nd.edu
Secretary
Helen is a sophomore Aerospace Engineering major with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice from Morristown, NJ. She is also a calculus tutor and has her private pilot license. Outside of academics, Helen enjoys skiing, flying, rowing, and reading.
Victor Edelbrink (’29) | hedelbri@nd.edu
Treasurer
Victor Edelbrink is a sophomore Aerospace Engineering major with a Finance minor from Stockholm, Sweden. He is also a public relations officer for the Notre Dame Rocketry Team, and enjoys golfing and traveling.
Faculty Advisor
Thomas Juliano | tjuliano@nd.edu
Associate Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
107 Hessert Laboratory for Aerospace Research
Hypersonic Aerodynamics Lab
Contact Us
If you have questions, want to get involved, or explore partnership opportunities, please feel free to reach out. You can contact any member of our leadership team or our faculty advisor directly using the emails provided above. For general inquiries, you can also email us at aiaa@nd.edu.
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