About

Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri’s journey is one of vision, persistence, and a deep commitment to creating opportunities where few existed before. Growing up with a passion for engineering, he earned his first degree in mechanical engineering in Bangladesh before moving to the United States to pursue graduate studies in aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Those early years shaped his belief that innovation thrives when people are given the tools and trust to dream big.

When Dr. Choudhuri joined the University of Texas at El Paso, he saw more than a job—he saw a chance to transform a region. Starting with a small lab and a handful of students, he built the UTEP Aerospace Center into a nationally recognized research powerhouse. His leadership attracted partnerships with NASA, the Department of Defense, and major industry players, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and creating opportunities for local talent to work on cutting-edge projects. For him, every grant and every new facility was about more than technology—it was about giving students a future they could be proud of.

Over the years, Dr. Choudhuri mentored more than 120+ graduate students, many of whom now lead in the aerospace and defense industries. He often says that their success is his most outstanding achievement. His work didn’t stop at research; he championed regional economic development, helping establish advanced manufacturing campuses and flight test ranges that turned El Paso into a hub for aerospace innovation.

In 2025, after 25 years at UTEP, Dr. Choudhuri took a bold step. He retired from academia to co-found ARC Aerospace, a defense technology company focused on advanced engineering solutions. His goal remains the same: to create high-quality jobs and strengthen the region’s role in national security and innovation. For Dr. Choudhuri, every chapter of his career reflects a simple belief—that with vision and determination, you can change not just an industry, but an entire community.