Sustainable Aviation: Path to Climate-Neutral Flight
Explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies for reducing aviation's environmental impact in this 6-week course.
Explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies for reducing aviation's environmental impact in this 6-week course.
Embark on a journey towards sustainable aviation in this comprehensive course led by experts from TU Delft's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. Over six weeks, you'll delve into the latest developments in aircraft design, alternative propulsion methods, and innovative energy carriers. Learn how modern engineering is tackling aviation's environmental challenges, from the basics of flight physics to advanced concepts like the Flying V project. Explore the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including manufacturing and operations, and their impact on climate change. This course combines technical knowledge with critical thinking, encouraging you to envision and contribute to the future of climate-neutral aviation. With guest lectures from industry professionals, you'll gain insights into real-world applications and challenges. Whether you're an aspiring aerospace engineer or simply interested in sustainable transportation, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding and contributing to the 'clean sky revolution'.
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What you'll learn
Understand the environmental impact of commercial air transport operations and aircraft lifecycle
Explain the fundamental challenges in making aviation sustainable based on flight principles and propulsion
Analyze current technological possibilities for sustainable aviation and their limitations
Evaluate novel aircraft designs and their potential for reducing environmental impact
Assess the role of sustainable aviation fuels and alternative energy carriers in future air transport
Examine the climate effects of aircraft emissions and noise pollution
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable aviation, covering the environmental impact of air travel and innovative solutions for reducing it. The curriculum is structured to progress from fundamental concepts to advanced technologies and strategies. It begins with an introduction to aviation's role in climate change, followed by the basics of aircraft flight and propulsion. Students then explore alternative propulsion methods, energy carriers, and novel aircraft designs like the Flying V project. The course also covers aircraft production, lifecycle assessment, and end-of-life considerations. Advanced topics include the specific climate effects of aircraft emissions, noise pollution, and operational strategies for sustainability. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think critically about the challenges and potential solutions in achieving climate-neutral aviation.
Welcome
Module 1
Aviation and Climate Change
Module 2
How do Aircraft Fly?
Module 3
Propulsion and Energy Carriers
Module 4
Production and End of Life
Module 5
Novel Aircraft Design and Climate Effects
Module 6
Operations and Conclusion
Module 7
Conclusion and Final Assignment
Module 8
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Leader in Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Innovation
Henri Werij serves as Dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft, where he champions the transition to sustainable aviation. After earning his MSc and PhD with honors in experimental physics and quantum optics from Leiden University in 1988, he conducted postdoctoral research at JILA in Boulder, Colorado, and the University of Amsterdam. His career at TNO from 1993 culminated in his role as Director of Space and Scientific Instrumentation before joining TU Delft in 2017. Under his leadership, TU Delft has accelerated its commitment to climate-neutral aviation, establishing key partnerships including the Flying Vision Agreement with Airbus, KLM, Schiphol, and NLR. His tenure has seen significant growth in faculty diversity, with female representation increasing from 14% to 23%. He oversees a department of 124 professors and nearly 400 researchers, focusing on educating future generations in sustainable aerospace technologies. His scientific contributions include over 25 peer-reviewed publications, and he maintains active involvement in scientific advancement through his membership in ARCNL and DIFFER. In 2023, he received the Clean Aviation High Five Award for his contributions to sustainable aviation
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Expert in Thermoplastic Composites and Sustainable Aircraft Structures
Irene Fernandez Villegas serves as an Associate Professor in Aerospace Structures and Materials at TU Delft, where she has established herself as a leading authority in thermoplastic composites and welding technologies. After completing her aerospace engineering degree and PhD in Resistance Welding of Thermoplastic Composites at the Polytechnical University of Madrid (UPM) in 2005, she worked at Spain's National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) before joining TU Delft in 2008. Her research team has made groundbreaking advances in ultrasonic welding of composite structures over the past 12 years, with their technology now being recognized by Airbus for implementation in new aircraft designs. Her persistence and innovative approach led to the successful industrialization of ultrasonic welding technology, despite initial skepticism from industry leaders. Beyond technical innovations, she emphasizes the importance of combining technological advances with behavioral changes to achieve sustainability goals in aviation. Her current research interests extend to exploring how new technologies can be leveraged to design more sustainable aircraft structures, contributing to the aerospace industry's environmental objectives
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