Huntsville Ala. – CFD Research Corporation is proud to announce that the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has appointed Professor George Nelson as the inaugural holder of the Ashok K. Singhal Endowed Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This esteemed position, the first of its kind in UAH’s College of Engineering, was made possible by a generous $1 million pledge from Sangeeta Singhal, wife of the late Dr. Ashok K. Singhal, Founder of CFD Research. The endowment honors Dr. Singhal’s enduring commitment to excellence in engineering and education. 
Dr. Singhal founded CFD Research in 1987, starting from his basement in Huntsville. Over the years, he transformed the company into a leader in engineering simulations and innovative designs across various industries. His dedication to research and development, coupled with his philanthropic spirit, left an indelible mark on the community. In 2008, he and Sangeeta established the Singhal Scholarship and the CFD Research Scholarship at UAH, further solidifying their commitment to fostering future generations of engineers.
The Ashok K. Singhal Endowed Chair will support the teaching, research, and professional development of a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UAH. This position aims to attract and retain top-tier scholars, ensuring that UAH continues to lead in innovative engineering education and research.
Through this endowment, CFD Research and the Singhal family honor Dr. Singhal’s legacy, ensuring that his passion for education and innovation continues to inspire and shape the future of engineering.
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine’s Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.
