Dimitris C. Lagoudas
University Distinguished Professor and holder of the Robert C. “Bud” Hagner Chair in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University
Dimitris C. Lagoudas, Ph.D., P.E. is a University Distinguished Professor and holder of the Robert C. “Bud” Hagner Chair in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he is currently serving again as Interim Department Head. He also holds a joint appointment in Materials Science and Engineering. Over his career, Dr. Lagoudas has shaped the future of engineering through leadership roles, including Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Engineering Research and Deputy Director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), as well as Department Head of Aerospace Engineering and inaugural Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering graduate program.
A globally recognized expert in smart materials and adaptive structures, Dr. Lagoudas has co-authored more than 550 scientific publications and several influential books. His research on shape memory alloys has transformed aerospace systems, enabling innovations in morphing structures and multifunctional materials. With an h-index of 81, his research impact ranks among the top in engineering worldwide and continues to inspire breakthroughs in advanced materials and design.
Dr. Lagoudas is a Fellow of AIAA, ASME, and SES and has earned prestigious honors, including the ASME Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Prize and the SPIE Smart Structures and Materials Lifetime Achievement Award. He holds honorary doctorates from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and ENSAM, France. His leadership has driven major research initiatives funded by NASA, NSF, DoD, and industry, advancing technologies from structural batteries to adaptive aerostructures—pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace engineering.