Aaron Brown
Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
Dr. Aaron Brown was formerly director of Mechanical Engineering Technology at his previous institution. His work has focused on Small Scale Appropriate Technologies, Humanitarian Engineering, and Sustainable Systems Engineering. Many of his projects have been directed at systems approaches that improve the well-being of vulnerable communities. Dr. Brown’s projects have left an indelible mark locally and globally, earning recognition for his commitment to social betterment through awards like the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Award and designation as a “Visionary Partner” by the U.S. State Department.
Prior to academia, Brown worked in the aerospace industry on projects like NASA’s Mars Curiosity and Perseverance missions’ landing mechanism, the Hubble Robotics project, and the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GMI) satellites. Additionally, he worked at The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the superconductor lab.
Representing CSU’s Systems Engineering Department at Spur Campus, Dr. Brown hopes that his presence can benefit the institution’s outreach and connection to the Denver Metro area.
Education
Ph.D. 2015: University of Colorado at Boulder – Civil Engineering, Systems Focus
M.S. 2004: University of Colorado at Boulder – Mechanical Engineering
B.S. 2001: California State University Chico – Mechanical Engineering
Resources
Courses Taught
Research Interests
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Sustainable Systems
- Socio-technical Systems
- Human Factors
- Appropriate Technologies
- Water Systems
