Maj Michael Arguello
Assistant Professor — MS Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology
Operations Flight Commander
Contact
- E-mail: michael.arguello@austin.utexas.edu
- Phone: 512-232-2372
- Office: CLA 5.726A
- Campus Mail Code: C3600
Biography
CAPTAIN MICHAEL A. ARGUELLO
Captain Michael A. Arguello entered the Air Force as a 2003 graduate from Air Force ROTC Detachment 155, University of Miami, FL. During his first assignment at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA he was the Lead Operations Officer for the X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle flight test program. The flight test program successfully completed its maiden flight in 2006 demonstrating the experimental vehicle’s capability to land autonomously. Captain Arguello was selected as a graduate student to attend the Air Force Institute of Technology. He completed the Aeronautical Engineering program and was assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate. There he helped to advance the modeling and simulation capabilities of the High Power Microwave Division.
Captain Arguello is currently assigned as Education Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC Detachment 825, The University of Texas at Austin. He instructs the senior-level National Security Affairs and Current Issues/Preparation for Active Duty courses.
EDUCATION
2002 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Miami, FL
2008 Master of Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2008 Master of Business Administration and Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Jan 03 – Jul 06, Hypersonic Flight Test Engineer, 412 TW, Edwards AFB, CA.
2. Aug 06 – Mar 08, Graduate Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
3. Apr 08 – Jul 08, High Power Microwave Research Scientist, Kirtland AFB, NM.
4. Aug 08 – Mar 10, Deputy Branch Chief, Modeling and Effect Branch, Kirtland AFB, NM.
5. Apr 10 – Nov 10, Chief, Computational Physics Section, Kirtland AFB, NM.
6. Dec 10 - Present – Assistant Professor, Department of Air Force Science, Detachment 825, Austin, TX.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
AF Overseas Ribbon Short
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
AF Longevity Service
AF Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant Jan 5, 2003
First Lieutenant Jan 5, 2005
Captain Jan 5, 2007
(Current as of January 2010)
