I’m a Research Scientist in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Executive Officer of the Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
My research vision is to help create a vibrant and inclusive aviation system having near-zero impacts on the environment. I work in the intersection of technolgy and policy to enable such a near-zero impact system. The growing environmental impact of aviation poses an existential challenge for the sector, especially since other sectors have clear paths to decarbonise. I believe that an aviation industry with near-zero environmental impact is not only feasible but essential to ensure the sustained growth of aviation’s societal and economic benefits.
My research interests are in the areas of advanced propulsion systems, aircraft-propulsion integration, emissions control technology for gas turbine engines to develop systems level solutions to aviation environmental impacts. I teach undergraduate course on aerospace propulsion and a graduate level course on aviation environmental impacts.
Prior to my current appointment, I obtained my PhD (2022) and Masters degree (2018) in Aerosapce, Energy, and the Environment from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.