Plenary Lectures
Keynote Speech 1 : October 27, 2025 [09:10 – 09:50]
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Shaping the Future of Aviation: KASA’s Innovation Policies and Global VisionHyundai KimAeronautics Innovation Mission Directorate, Korea AeroSpace Administration, Korea |
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Hyundai Kim received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, in 1989 and 1990, respectively. He graduated from Sequoyah High School, USA, in June 1985. He began his professional career at NASA’s John Glenn Research Center in 1990, where he was involved in a broad range of aerospace research and development projects for over two decades. In 2010, he served at NASA Headquarters, contributing to national aerospace initiatives and strategic planning. From 2014 to 2022, he worked at the NASA Neil Armstrong Flight Research Center, leading various advanced flight research programs. Since August 2024, he has been serving as the Head of the Aviation Innovation Division. His research interests include aerospace systems, flight research, and future air mobility technologies. |
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This keynote will present the Korea Aerospace Administration’s (KASA) initiatives and policies in aviation innovation, share its vision for the future of the aviation industry, and emphasize the importance of global collaboration.
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Keynote Speech 2 : October 27, 2025 [09:50 – 10:30]
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Cartesian Grid based CFD for the Next Generation Aerospace Design and EducationTaro ImamuraProfessor, the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo, Japan |
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Taro Imamura is a Professor of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Tokyo, Japan. He is a member of The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS), the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME), the Japan Society of Fluid Mechanics, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Prior to joining the University of Tokyo, he was a researcher at Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA), working on aircraft aerodynamics, noise prediction, and reduction. He has conducted computational and experimental research targeting the prediction and reduction of airframe noise, and was involved in several flight test campaigns at JAXA. Additionally, between 2010 and 2011, he served as a visiting researcher at the Computational Aeroacoustics Branch of NASA Langley Research Center. He was a member of the organizing committee for the Computational Aeroacoustics Workshop. His current research areas include Cartesian grid-based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computational Aeroacoustics (CAA), innovative aerodynamic devices, and Aircraft Design. |
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This lecture presents our recent progress on Cartesian Grid-based CFD for next-generation aerospace design and education. We have developed the University of Tokyo Cartesian-Grid-Based Automatic Flow Solver (UTCart), capable of handling up to 400 million cells using hierarchical Cartesian grids. The solver incorporates Euler, Navier–Stokes, RANS, and hybrid LES–RANS formulations, enabling robust simulations across a wide range of aerospace problems. Applications include aerodynamic analysis of aircraft in both cruise and high-lift configurations, aeroacoustic simulations around landing gear, aerodynamic interference studies of propeller-fuselage configurations, and flow prediction around supersonic transport vehicles. Beyond research, we also emphasize the integration of CFD into undergraduate education, where students experience hands-on applications of computational aerodynamics in design-oriented projects. By combining advanced Cartesian-grid methods with practical education, we aim to inspire interest in aerodynamics and foster the next generation of aerospace engineers. |
Keynote Speech 3 : October 27, 2025 [10:40 – 11:20]
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Advanced Motors and Control Technologies for Green Aviation Electric Propulsion SystemsZhuoran ZhangProfessor, Dean, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China |
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Zhuoran Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), and the Dean of the College of Civil Aviation as well as the Director of the Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Energy Power Generation and Power Conversion at NUAA. He has been engaged in the research and engineering practice of high-performance aviation motors. Dr. Zhang is a leading talent in scientific and technological innovation by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. He has also served as a visiting professor at the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He has authored or coauthored over 240 technical papers, holds more than 70 issued patents, and has published 4 books and textbooks in the field. He has received several major awards, including the Second Prize of the National Technological Invention Award of China, the First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress from the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Best Paper Awards at IEEE VPPC 2013, ICEMS 2018, ICEMS 2023, and ICEM 2024.
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In response to global carbon neutrality and emission peak targets, the aviation industry is accelerating its transition toward greener technologies. Among various solutions, electric propulsion has emerged as a promising alternative by replacing conventional turbines with electric propulsion systems to achieve cleaner and more efficient thrust. However, applying electric propulsion in aviation introduces significant technical challenges. This lecture presents perspectives on electric propulsion for aviation, emphasizing the importance of advancing both motor and control technologies to meet the stringent demands of aviation applications. Compared with ground propulsion systems, aviation propulsion faces greater challenges in power density, thermal management, and reliability under extreme conditions. The lecture reviews these technical challenges and discusses design strategies that support the development of high-performance electric propulsion systems. In addition, research progress and case studies from the group are shared to demonstrate the practical potential of electric propulsion in enabling efficient and reliable flight. |
Keynote Speech 4 : October 27, 2025 [11:20 – 12:00]
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The Future of Sustainable Aerospace – A Focus on Asia PacificMichael EdwardsVice President – Global Technology, Boeing Technology Innovation, Australia |
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Michael Edwards is a Vice President for Boeing Technology Innovation responsible for the Global Technology teams aligned with seven international research centers outside of the USA made up of researchers in more than ten countries around the world. He oversees a highly collaborative research program focused on the growth and prosperity of the Boeing enterprise globally. BTI – Global Technology works with the best aerospace research institutions around the world to deliver advanced technologies into new or enhanced Boeing products and services. Prior to joining Boeing in 2011 Michael worked with the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation in Australia for 11 years, including an overseas posting as Senior Technical Advisor to Boeing based in Seattle, USA from 2005 – 2008. Prior to CSIRO he worked for some 15 years in the plastics, chemicals and petrochemicals industries in Australia. Michael has been a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) since 2014.
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Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) has a vision to be the industry leader in aerospace innovation by understanding our business needs, advancing technology and transitioning solutions into our products and services. BTI focuses on addressing technology breakthroughs around the globe in the areas of advanced production & automation, materials & structures, integrated systems, mission systems, autonomy, avionics and sustainable aviation technologies. BTI strategy is underpinned by growing a collaborative culture of innovation & excellence, by focusing on near-term pain points and long-term breakthroughs to deliver competitive advantage, and meeting commitments to our customers. The presentation will highlight key programs across Australia and Asia Pacific that are delivering on the BTI – Global Technology strategy of sustainable aerospace with partners across the region.
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