Cranfield Aerospace Research Students Conference is an annual conference at which PhD students from Cranfield University's Aerospace theme can convene, connect and share ideas. This year topics cover: space research, sustainable aviation, robotics & AI research, advanced modelling methods and digital design and sensors & measurement techniques. PhD students and postgraduate researchers working in related fields are welcome to attend.
Invited speakers from the industry (Airbus, Rolls-Royce Plc, Siemens Energy), Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and Cranfield academics will provide their insight on technology development from concept to materialisation and discuss on current and future trends. They will also share details of their research journey.
Speakers
Dr Chloe Palmer MRAeS, Hydrogen Fuel System Architect & Hydrogen SME, Aviation Futures Group, Rolls-Royce
Professor David MacManus FIMechE CEng, Head of Gas Turbine Technology Group
Mr James O'Doherty‑Jennings, Advanced Technologist – Whole Aircraft, Aerospace Technology Institute
Dr Marco Chacin, HO Actuators and End Effectors / ME eXpert, Robotics Development – OMRTR, Commercial Aircraft, Airbus
Dr Marko Bacic, CEng, FIET, Engineering Fellow – Control Systems & Gas Turbine Functionality, Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce
Dr Seemal Asif CEng FHEA MIET, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Dr Vasilios Katsapis, Product Owner and Head of Engineering for SGT-A20 (Industrial Avon), Siemens Energy
Who should attend
PhD students, researchers, academics, external delegates.
