Dr. Rubén Del Rosario, P.E., senior director for aerospace systems for Crown Consulting Inc. has been selected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

ASME Fellows attain a membership grade of distinction and are responsible for significant engineering achievements and contributions.

Del Rosario’s election follows a distinguished career at the NASA Glenn Research Center, where he rose to the position of director of aeronautics. His world-class expertise in advanced propulsion technologies and electrification of propulsion provided critical direction to NASA Glenn’s effort supporting NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate as it invested millions of dollars in advanced propulsion and pivoted towards enabling electric-powered air vehicles for the burgeoning urban air mobility industry.

Del Rosario retired from NASA in October 2019 and joined the Crown leadership team, where he provides expertise and leadership as the company advances pathfinding innovations for integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies, aircraft and airspace operations.

Del Rosario joins a small group of individuals within ASME that will help guide the organization through breathtaking advances and changes in the nation’s aviation system.

About Crown

Crown Consulting Inc. is shaping the future of air transportation with concept development, design and deployment of systems and aircraft. We bring more than three decades of experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, states and industry. Our science and research, programs and engineering, and integration and infrastructure service areas integrate industry-leading air mobility technology and planning support, engineering, information solutions and advanced analytics that enhance system performance and provide robust air mobility solutions for government and industry clients. For more information, visit www.crownci.com.