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Prof. Dr. Francois Leclerc

Aerospace Propulsion and Space Systems Design (M.Eng.)

Bienvenue! Welcome, future builders of the physical world. Our mission is to train you to not just understand mechanics, but to shape it, building the machines that will solve the world's most pressing problems.

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Bienvenue! Welcome, future builders of the physical world. Our mission is to train you to not just understand mechanics, but to shape it, building the machines that will solve the world's most pressing problems.

Prof. Dr. Francois Leclerc

Bienvenue! Welcome, future builders of the physical world. Our mission is to train you to not just understand mechanics, but to shape it, building the machines that will solve the world's most pressing problems.

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Aerospace Propulsion and Space Systems Design (M.Eng.)

  1. 01Foundations of Aerospace Engineering
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering

      The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.

      The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Aerospace Engineering

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Aerospace Engineering to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Aerospace Engineering to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Aerospace Engineering to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Aerospace Engineering for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Aerospace Engineering as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Aerospace Engineering for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering as applied to Foundations of Aerospace Engineering.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Aerospace Engineering to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Aerospace Engineering?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Aerospace Engineering to a new documented context.
  2. 02Aerodynamics and Propulsion
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Aerodynamics and Propulsion

      The learner can explain the core terms of Aerodynamics and Propulsion.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Aerodynamics and Propulsion?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Aerodynamics and Propulsion.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Aerodynamics and Propulsion.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Aerodynamics and Propulsion.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Aerodynamics and Propulsion.
    2. MethodsMethods in Aerodynamics and Propulsion

      The learner can apply a method from Aerodynamics and Propulsion to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Aerodynamics and Propulsion to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Aerodynamics and Propulsion to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Aerodynamics and Propulsion for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Aerodynamics and Propulsion as applied to Aerodynamics and Propulsion.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Aerodynamics and Propulsion for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Aerodynamics and Propulsion

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Aerodynamics and Propulsion against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Aerodynamics and Propulsion as applied to Aerodynamics and Propulsion.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Aerodynamics and Propulsion against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Aerodynamics and Propulsion to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Aerodynamics and Propulsion?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Aerodynamics and Propulsion to a new documented context.
  3. 03Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics

      The learner can explain the core terms of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.
    2. MethodsMethods in Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics

      The learner can apply a method from Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics as applied to Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics as applied to Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Flight Mechanics and Orbital Mechanics to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering as applied to Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering as applied to Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Aerospace Engineering to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Aerospace
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Aerospace

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Aerospace to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Aerospace to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Aerospace to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Aerospace for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Aerospace as applied to The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Aerospace for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace as applied to The Ethics of AI in Aerospace.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Aerospace to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Aerospace?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Aerospace to a new documented context.
  6. 06Design Thinking Workshops
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
    2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  7. 07Project Management for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  8. 08Professional Skills for Engineers
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
    2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Flight Mechanics, Orbital Mechanics

Engineering is not about building things; it's about solving problems.

Prof. Dr. Francois Leclerc
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am an engineer who believes that the most complex systems we will ever study are human creations. My work focuses on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems, from thermodynamics to robotics.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Motion: How AI is Changing Robotics' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze mechanical systems. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every Engineer Needs a Data Scientist' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective engineering strategies. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. <br> • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in France, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Taqwa,' can instantly highlight key political themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfLeclercAero · LinkedIn: /in/francoisleclerc · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Francois_Leclerc

Adaptive access

Engage: Francois Leclerc. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual policy simulator." You'll be given a real-world political problem, such as how to improve public transportation, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze political data and design new policies.

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