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(L-R) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Executive Director Sandy Magnus; Karl Domjahn; Aviation Week Network President Greg Hamilton and Joe Anselmo, Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week
(L-R) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Executive Director Sandy Magnus; Karl Domjahn; Aviation Week Network President Greg Hamilton and Joe Anselmo, Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week
12 April 2017

He has been recognised as an international aerospace leader of the future, but a University of Queensland graduate still describes his chosen career as simply “the coolest”.

첥ɫƬ alumnus Karl Domjahn was the only Australian university graduate to be included in this year’s (AIAA) “Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders: The 20 Twenties” list.

recognises innovative aerospace students from around the world at the forefront of engineering, science, technology and mathematics.

“Being recognised among all these talented students in front of leaders in the aerospace industry was an amazing experience - the enthusiasm and passion on display reinforced why I think this is the coolest work to be involved in,” Mr Domjahn said.

“I was given several really valuable opportunities while studying at 첥ɫƬ, including receiving a scholarship, and being involved in the Scholar program.

“I also undertook an internship with Boeing and worked at the Mobile Rocket Base with the German Aerospace centre (DLR).

“I was also fortunate enough to study abroad at Purdue University in the USA and undertake research projects with 첥ɫƬ’s world-leading .”

The 첥ɫƬ Centre for Hypersonics, within the has hosted more scramjet tests than anywhere else in the world, and is an exemplary training ground for young aerospace engineers. 

Previously schooled at Upper Mount Gravatt’s Clairvaux Mackillop College, Mr Domjahn was until recently secretary of the , and hopes to be an advocate for the industry and aid exploration of our solar system.

He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Masters of Engineering qualification at 첥ɫƬ in 2016.

Currently, he works with Boeing Defence Australia, conducting ground and flight test planning for the E-7A Wedgetail at the Royal Australian Air Force base Amberley.

Boeing Defence Australia chief engineer Stephen Hudson said Domjahn’s achievements underscored the importance of partnerships between industry and universities.

“After meeting Karl through the 첥ɫƬ-affiliated aerospace association, we invited him to join our Summer Vacation Program while he completed his studies, then later full-time as a graduate,” Mr Hudson said.

1)	(L-R) Executive Director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sandy Magnus; 첥ɫƬ alumnus Karl Domjahn; Aviation Week Network President, Greg Hamilton and Joe Anselmo, Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week“He’s a great example of Boeing working in partnership with universities to support the next generation of innovators in the cutting-edge, high-tech aerospace industry.”

AIAA Executive Director Sandy Magnus said this year’s reflected the diversity, ingenuity and remarkable talent found within the aerospace community.

"Each of these outstanding students, from around the world, is making significant contributions to their fields of study – ranging from electric propulsion to hypersonics to autonomous vehicles – as well as working to make the world a better place,” she said.

“Their research is shaping not only the future of aerospace, but the future of humanity, and each is uniquely worthy of our praise and this honour.”

The winners were honoured during Aviation Week's 60th Annual Laureates Awards in Washington DC in March 2017.

Media:  Genevieve Worrell, g.worrell@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3365 8525, +61 (0) 408 432 213.

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