Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI)

The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) is located within the University of KwaZulu-Natals School of Engineering. ASRI was formed in 2009 as a research group (ASReG) by Prof Jean Pitot and Prof Michael Brooks. We are now an Institute focused on the design, manufacture and testing of rocket propulsion systems. Our research engineers conduct work on aerospace and related projects for our funders and clients, and we also supervise graduate students enrolled in UKZNs Masters and Doctoral research programmes. ASRI has three aims: Become a global centre of excellence in aerospace propulsion research and development. Support South Africas space engineering economy. Develop skilled human capital in aerospace propulsion engineering. ASRI conducts applied research in rocket propulsion and associated technologies such as thermal management and launch systems. We work closely with the University of KwaZulu-Natals Discipline of Mechanical Engineering and have a limited number of places...