As part of the Brahmal Institute Seminar Series, we are delighted to host an upcoming talk on electrified aircraft and future aviation systems. A reception of tea and coffee will follow the seminar, offering an opportunity to continue the discussion.
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Abstract
The electrification of aircraft requires more than incremental changes to propulsion: it calls for a fundamentally new way of thinking about how aircraft, propulsion architectures, power management systems, and operations interact as a unified whole. At the Integrated Design of Efficient Aerospace Systems (IDEAS) Laboratory at the University of Michigan, we develop computational frameworks that couple physics-based modeling, multidisciplinary design optimization, and systems engineering, all accelerated by machine learning, to address the challenges and opportunities of this evolving field.
This seminar will show how we leverage these frameworks to rapidly explore the complex trade-offs inherent in novel aircraft concepts. We will discuss recent technical results and insights from our research, emphasizing viable design strategies and architectures that demonstrate significant efficiency gains in electrified aircraft. Key topics will include trade-off analysis across vehicle configuration, propulsion鈥損ower integration, and operational profiles, illustrated with examples drawn from our open-source design tools and current projects.
About the speaker
Dr. G枚k莽in 脟谋nar is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, where she directs the Integrated Design of Efficient Aerospace Systems (IDEAS) Laboratory. Her research advances computational systems design and optimization, with an emphasis on future aircraft and propulsion concepts.
Dr. 脟谋nar is the recipient of the 2025 AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award for pioneering contributions to electrified aircraft and sustainable aviation, and has received multiple best paper recognitions from AIAA and IEEE. She most recently served as Chair of the AIAA Electrified Aircraft Technology Technical Committee, with longstanding service on the AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS). She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech, and her B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from Middle East Technical University.