Dilmurat Azimov, a professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the College of Engineering, has been honored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) as part of its Class of 2026 Associate Fellows. This recognition acknowledges his outstanding contributions to the field of aerospace engineering, particularly in the areas of analytical integration methods in trajectory optimization, guidance, and control of aerospace vehicles.
The AIAA Associate Fellow title is a prestigious distinction awarded to individuals who have made significant achievements in engineering or scientific research, or who have supervised noteworthy engineering work. Annually, only one in every 150 AIAA members receives this honor.
Professor Azimov, who joined the faculty at UH Mānoa after a distinguished career in academia and research, currently works in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research primarily focuses on trajectory optimization and the guidance and control systems for flight vehicles, as well as analytical approaches to optimal control problems, all of which are critical to the advancement of next-generation aerospace systems and autonomous vehicles.
Expressing his gratitude, Azimov stated, “Being named an Associate Fellow of AIAA is a tremendous honor and a significant milestone in my career. I”m proud to represent Hawaiʻi, the Aloha State, in the global aerospace community and to contribute to advancing aerospace engineering research and education from our islands.”
Azimov holds a PhD in mechanics from the Peoples” Friendship University of Russia, earned in 1992, and a Doctor of Science degree in dynamics, ballistics, and flight vehicle control from the Moscow Aviation Institute, awarded in 2008.
The official induction of the Class of 2026 Associate Fellows will take place on January 14, 2026, during the AIAA SciTech Forum in Orlando, Florida. The AIAA stands as the largest aerospace technical society globally, boasting nearly 30,000 members across 91 countries, and serves as a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and advancements in aerospace science, engineering, and technology.
