This book features a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the 2025 1st International Conference on Aerospace Propulsion Engineering (ICAPE). Topics of interest focus on rocket propulsion, air-breathing propulsion, hybrid air-breathing and rocket propulsion, aeroelectric propulsion, fuels and propellants, environmental impacts of propulsion, emerging energy sources for propulsion, advanced propulsion concepts and technologies, etc. The goal of this book is to contribute to the advancement of aerospace propulsion engineering and to inspire innovative solutions for the challenges of the future.
It can serve as a valuable resource for professionals in aerospace propulsion fields, including engineers, scholars, researchers, and others, fostering the exchange of experiences, novel ideas, research findings, and discussions on encountered challenges and adopted solutions.

Prof. Liang Guozhu obtained his Ph.D degree from the School of Astronautics at Beihang University (BUAA) in China.  He is currently a professor  and doctoral supervisor at the School of Astronautics, Beihang University. His research focuses on the principles, design, and testing  of  solid and liquid rocket propulsion systems.

Prof.  Wang Zhanxue obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Aircraft Engine Department at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in China. He is currently a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Power and Energy, Northwestern Polytechnical University. His research focuses on the overall performance design and multidisciplinary optimization of aircraft engines, and the aerodynamic design and optimization of new exhaust systems.