Jones Seminar: Amping Up the Skies—Designing the future of electric air travel

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Meeting ID: 923 9477 7186
Passcode: 501051

GE Aerospace is developing next-generation technologies as part of the CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program. The RISE program encompasses a suite of new aviation engine technology development including hybrid electric capability for more than 20% improved fuel efficiency and 20% fewer CO2 emissions compared to today’s engines. This presentation will describe the key demonstrators and strategic partnerships that are underway to mature the next generation of hybrid-electric components and systems. The talk will include a discussion on the necessary cross-disciplinary technological, manufacturing, and regulatory advancements required for electric machines and power conversion technologies for vision propulsion systems

Hosted by Professor Charles Sullivan.

About the Speaker(s)

Satish Prabhakaran Th'05
Aerospace Systems Electrification Platform Leader, GE Aerospace Research

Satish Prabhakaran is the Aerospace Systems Electrification Platform Leader at GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna, NY. He has been with GE since 2006 and has experience in aircraft electrification, power electronics drives for industrial applications, and magnetic materials development. He has served in various capacities at GE including as technology manager for power electronics and as a senior principal in electrical systems. Prior to joining GE, Satish earned a PhD in engineering sciences from Dartmouth, and a bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering from the University of Madras, India. 

Contact

For more information, contact Amos Johnson at amos.l.johnson@dartmouth.edu.