Adam Wilmer Headshot
Ph.D. Student
Ann & H. J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences

Adam earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2020 and a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2021. He currently serves as a Captain in the U.S. Space Force. Before joining CU, Adam worked as a propulsion engineer at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Propulsion Directorate, where he focused on advancing emerging technologies. His research interests encompass planetary defense, space situational awareness, and machine learning. In his free time, Adam enjoys dancing, yoga, and skiing.