About
The 8th UTIAS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change will be held on May 31st - June 2nd, 2023, at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The workshop aims to stimulate dialogue among academia, government, and industry toward finding technological solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation.
The primary focus of this workshop is on technological and scientific issues. Our goal is to bring together some of the world’s leading experts in this area in order to exchange ideas, establish research priorities, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Participation in the workshop is by invitation only.
The primary subject areas of relevance to the workshop are:
- Aircraft design
- Engine design
- Alternative fuels
- Atmospheric science
Past Workshops
Link to the 1st UTIAS-MITACS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change
Link to the 2nd UTIAS-MITACS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change
Link to the 3rd UTIAS-MITACS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change
Link to the 5th UTIAS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change
Link to the 6th UTIAS International Workshop on Aviation and Climate Change
Presentations
After the event, presentations will be added as they are received from speakers.
Some presentations may not be available for public distribution.
Program
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
| 09:00 - 09:30 EDT | David Zingg | Professor, UTIAS | OPENING REMARKS | ||
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| 09:30 - 10:30 EDT | Rich Wahls | Sustainable Flight National Partnership Mission Integration Manager, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate | NASA Sustainable Flight National Partnership Overview | ||
| 10:30 - 11:00 EDT | BREAK | ||||
| 11:00 - 11:30 EDT | Lynnette Dray | Principal Research Fellow, University College London | Modelling pathways towards net zero aviation climate impact | ||
| 11:30 - 12:00 EDT | Volker Grewe | DLR | Scenario assessments, mitigation options and non-CO2 effects in regulations | ||
| 12:00 - 13:00 EDT | LUNCH | ||||
| 13:00 - 13:30 EDT | Zhenning Gu | Aviation Researcher, Shell | Fit-for-Purpose Evaluation in Shell’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development | ||
| 13:30 - 14:00 EDT | Wendy Bailey | Chief, Environmental Protection and Standards, Civil Aviation, Transport Canada | Sustainability in Aviation, Government of Canada Perspective | ||
| 14:00 - 14:30 EDT | Ajay Misra | Deputy Director, Research and Engineering, NASA Glenn Research Center | Energy Sources and Energy Conversion Processes for Sustainable Aviation | ||
| 14:30 - 15:00 EDT | BREAK | ||||
| 15:00 - 15:30 EDT | Neal Harrison | SUGAR Transonic Truss-Braced Wing - Principal Investigator & Program Manager, Boeing Research & Technology | Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Vision Vehicle Technology Maturation | ||
| 15:30 - 17:00 EDT | ROUNDTABLE | ||||
Thursday, June 1, 2023
| 09:00 - 10:00 EDT | Fayette Collier | Aerospace Engineer, NASA Langley Research Center | Progress toward Blended Wing Body Aircraft |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 EDT | Sigrun Matthes | DLR | Challenges in climate-optimized trajectories considering non-CO2 effects |
| 10:30 - 11:00 EDT | BREAK | ||
| 11:00 - 11:30 EDT | Tomas Grönstedt | Professor, Chalmers University of Technology | Progress in heat management for hydrogen combustion aircraft |
| 11:30 - 12:00 EDT | Chris Droney | SFD Deputy Chief Engineer, The Boeing Company | Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Program Overview |
| 12:00 - 13:00 EDT | LUNCH | ||
| 13:00 - 13:30 EDT | Graham Potter | Bombardier | TBD |
| 13:30 - 14:00 EDT | Sid Banerjee | Bombardier | TBD |
| 14:00 - 14:30 EDT | Arne Stuermer | DLR Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology | Overview of Engine-Airframe Integration Studies for Future Efficient Propulsion Systems |
| 14:30 - 15:00 EDT | BREAK | ||
| 15:00 - 15:30 EDT | Joyce Penner | Ralph J. Cicerone Distinguished University Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan | Progress in determining the climate impact of aerosol particles emitted from aircraft on large-scale cirrus clouds |
| 15:30 - 17:00 EDT | ROUNDTABLE | ||
Friday, June 2, 2023
| 09:00 - 10:00 EDT | Mark Page John Vassberg |
Founder and CTO, JetZero Chief Design Officer, JetZero |
The JetZero Blended-Wing-Body — Building a Path to Zero Carbon Emissions |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 EDT | Prem Lobo | SAF Program Manager, Office of Environment and Energy, Federal Aviation Administration | Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition – U.S. Policy and Actions to Decarbonize the Aviation Sector |
| 10:30 - 11:00 EDT | BREAK | ||
| 11:00 - 11:30 EDT | Gaudy Bezos-O'Connor | Project Manager, Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration Project (EPFD), NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate | NASA EPFD Project’s Progress Towards Reducing Barrier EAP Technology and Integration Risks |
| 11:30 - 12:00 EDT | William Agyare | Aviation Safety Inspector, Manager Aerodromes Safety and Standards, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) | Aviation-induced pollution - Africa’s contribution to reducing emissions |
| 12:00 - 13:00 EDT | LUNCH | ||
| 13:00 - 13:30 EDT | Tony Nerone | HyTEC Project Manager, NASA Glenn Research Center | NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Project Overview |
| 13:30 - 14:00 EDT | Pervez Canteenwalla | Program Leader, National Research Council Canada | NRC Low Emission Aviation Program – Transitioning towards a “net-zero” future for aviation |
| 14:00 - 14:30 EDT | Aiden Gray | PhD Candidate, UTIAS | Estimating the Energy Efficiency Benefit of the Blended Wing-Body Aircraft Configuration in the Regional Class Through Mixed-Fidelity Multidisciplinary Optimization |
| 14:30 - 15:00 EDT | David Zingg | Professor, UTIAS | CLOSING REMARKS |
Visitor Information
Conference delegates are encouraged to stay at the Novotel North York. Situated in Uptown Toronto, Novotel Toronto North York offers a modern destination that has upscale amenities, such as complimentary WiFi, a full-service restaurant, and an indoor saltwater pool. The University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) has secured a corporate rate of $184 per night with breakfast included.
Novotel North York
3 Park Home Avenue
North York, Ontario, M2N 6L3
Tel: 416-733-2929
Hotel Reservations
Please call Novotel directly to secure reservations at 416-733-2929 on or before April 30, 2023. The rooms are booked under the UTIAS Aviation Group (Block ID 1689610).
* All rates are subject to applicable taxes
* Quoted rates are not guaranteed for reservations made after April 30, 2023.
Transportation to and from Toronto Airport
Airport limousines/taxis can be located immediately outside any terminal at Toronto's Pearson Airport (YYZ) on the Arrivals Level. The travel time to the hotel should be about 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Transportation Between the Hotel and UTIAS
Transportation between Novotel and UTIAS will be provided by a shuttle bus. The shuttle bus will depart from Novotel North York at 8:15 AM each morning. Renting a car is an option, but not necessary. Public transportation to UTIAS is not recommended due to the irregular schedule of the buses between the subway station and UTIAS.
Directions to UTIAS
UTIAS is located at 4925 Dufferin Street, in the north-central section of the city of Toronto. The driving time from the hotel to UTIAS should be about 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.