PhD scholarship in Intelligent Power and Mission Management System for Hybrid Electric Air Mobility

The project will be conducted in collaboration with RMIT and Khalifa University, addressing the growing demand for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services, including Urban and Regional Air Mobility (UAM/RAM) modes. Most UAM/RAM concepts are based on highly automated and autonomous Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, which often exhibit poor energy management. Significant research gaps exist in intelligent power/propulsion management and associated fault detection and recovery functions, hindering HE-VTOL aircraft's safety, efficiency, and sustainability in UAM and RAM operations. This project addresses these challenges by designing and developing Intelligent Health and Mission Management (IHMM) functionality for the Intelligent Power and Mission Management System (IPMS). The project will also involve the simulation and verification of the system. The scholarship provides funding for PhD research in this innovative area of aerospace engineering and sustainable aviation technology.