Dr. Wayne R. Johnson, aerospace engineer at Ames Research Center, will be inducted as a new member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) class of 2025.
He is being recognized for his 45+ years of contributions to rotorcraft analysis, tiltrotor aircraft development, emerging electric aircraft, and the Mars Helicopter development.
NAE members are among the world's most accomplished engineers and are elected by their peers.
The induction ceremony will take place on October 5, 2025.