About Us
Who we are
ARC Aerospace was founded by Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri, drawing on more than 27 years of academic research and technology development in aerospace and defense systems. The company carries his research career into the real world—turning advanced concepts into applied engineering, mature technologies, and manufactured defense systems.
Our technical team brings together world-class talent, many of whom worked alongside Dr. Choudhuri as students, mentees, and staff at the Aerospace Center he founded at the University of Texas at El Paso. Complementing them is an accomplished roster of Army veterans, whose deep experience drives the innovative defense solutions we deliver.
Among our core priorities is the development and implementation of an engineering and manufacturing metaverse—a forward-looking platform that reflects our commitment to advancing how defense systems are designed and built.
Ahsan Choudhuri, PhD | Co-founder and CEO
Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri is the Co-Founder and CEO of ARC Aerospace. He is an internationally recognized expert in aerospace and defense systems. Dr. Choudhuri founded the Aerospace Center at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and played a pivotal role in its development from a nascent program to a nationally renowned institution. Dr. Choudhuri has an extensive academic career spanning over 27 years, evolving under the esteemed vision of former UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio, which emphasized both access and excellence. Dr. Choudhuri's extensive research portfolio encompasses space systems, missile systems, digital engineering, and unmanned aerial systems, supported by more than $160 million in funding from NASA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Economic Development Administration, and other federal agencies. Dr. Choudhuri led the El Paso Coalition in the successful proposal for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant from the Economic Development Administration. He has been the research supervisor for 118 Ph.D. and M.S. students and has co-authored more than 200 refereed technical publications. A proud alumnus of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Choudhuri earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering there before receiving his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
