Cluster 1 - Aerospace & Space Engineering
Case descriptions for these cases will be published soon.
Next generation semiconductor development in Space
Investigate the feasibility of in-space semiconductor fabrication, including space-grade semiconductors for in-space use, and semiconductor materials and devices for terrestrial use. Assess requirements including size, power, and thermal rejection for Starlab, a next-generation commercial space station currently under development. Interviews with industry experts are expected to gather insights and analyze how to develop semiconductors in space beyond Earth-based limitations.
Environmental Impact of Additive Manufacturing in the Aircraft Interiors Aftermarket
Additive manufacturing has a potential to be used for production of aftermarket parts for aircraft cabin (spare parts, accessories, and components) as the recent developments allow for lead time and cost reduction or for using recycled materials. The objective of this project is to investigate the environmental footprint of these printed spare parts in comparison to conventional spare parts.
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NEBULA - Xplorer Concept of Operations
NEBULA – Xplorer is a small X-ray observatory to invetigate objects like Cugnus-X-1 . NEBULA – Xplorer just went through a system requirements review and preliminary design review for the Space segment, but the ground segment and operations have not been worked out in detail to have a full mission design ready to proceed.
Beyond CO₂:How Can Transavia tackle NOx and Noise emissions?
Improve our understanding of non-CO₂ emissions (NOx , noise). Students will be tasked with providing advice on technologies, regulations, and potential collaboration with airports for testing purposes. Goal is to improve our knowledge and accelerate scaling up of solutions. Students will need to evaluate a range of factors like economic feasibility, regulatory requirements, and practical considerations of implementing these strategies.
Smart Connected Aircraft 2030
We live in a constantly growing connected world. When we are airborne during biz travels or leisure trips connectivity is not always on the level that we are used to. How to ensure that it is available, for passenger, the crews, in the cockpit, at maintenance, for ATM, for airports, for operations and additional future orientated applications.
Lab to Sky: Paving the Way for Living Materials in Aerospace
This case explores scaling biogenic and Engineered Living Composites (ELCs) for sustainable aerospace interiors. Airbus aims to address upscaling, supply chain modeling, and mass engineering challenges. The goal is to co-develop a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary technology roadmap bridging lab-scale innovation with industrial feasibility, ensuring sustainability, operational efficiency, and readiness for pilot-level production in aerospace applications.
Breathing at 30,000 feet: Aircraft air quality opportunities
Collins Aerospace site in the Netherlands drives aircraft cabin concepts, advanced materials, sustainable cabin, and more. Within cabin systems, one is the air quality and conditioning system, a fundamental enabler of safe and comfortable travel. The project's objective is to examine topics such as air contamination and bacteria transmission within aircraft to predict the worldwide spreading probability of the pathogens.
Cold Chain Feasibility Analysis for LEO Platforms
Experiments for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) platforms experience extreme temperature fluctuations that can degrade quality of results and lifespan, risking mission failures. This project focuses on creating a robust temperature conditioning system to maintain required temperatures, enhance experiment lifetime, ensure mission reliability, and optimize energy use for efficient temperature regulation.
Limitless Interiors: Exploring AI’s Edge in Aircraft Design
Imagine shaping the future of aircraft interior design where AI becomes your creative co-pilot. This project invites you to explore how emerging AI tools can revolutionize the way we conceptualize, visualize, and communicate design ideas. You'll dive into real-world challenges, compare traditional workflows with AI-augmented ones, and empower innovative aircraft cabin concepts. Ready to push the boundaries of design?
Charging rollout strategy for electric aviation in Europe
Electric aviation will come before 2030. Europe wants to be ready. Develop a European strategy to rollout a network with charging solutions. Grid, batteries, anything. Include a strategy for the battery lifetime and logistics. Many initiatives on national level are ongoing, but there is no European strategy.
Rocket Engine Turbines: “just add water?”
Rocket engine turbines are high power density machines that are required to bring the propellants from the tank into the engine. Have you ever wondered what the recipe for designing such a turbine looks like: “just add water?” We are counting on you to provide us with a multidisciplinary menu!
Sustainable aircraft cabin design
Collins Aerospace committed to an industry wide initiative to be net zero by 2050.
This poses a challenge for our aircraft galley inserts team in Houten, The Netherlands. We need all bright minds to work together to meet this demanding request and make a lasting impact to society. Can we count on you help solve this challenging puzzle?
