Seminar: Propulsion Design

Abstract

This seminar highlights some key design considerations and challenges in achieving advanced propulsion products.

About the Speaker

Jan Schilling started and finished his career at General Electric Aviation in Evendale, Ohio (1969-2014). His work covered advanced, production, and fielded products both Military and Commercial including design, manufacturing, development and assembly, plus certification/qualification efforts.  From the early demonstrator engines of the 70’s – ATEGG, QCSEE, and E3, to the futuristic engine of the 80’s – GE36 Unducted Fan, to the world’s highest thrust engine of the early 21st century – GE90-115B, Jan supported and lead advancements in the state-of-art of Turbofan Technology. He finished his career as Chief Engineer and General Manager GE Aviation responsible for product integrity, safety, airworthiness and certification.

Jan received the Herman Schneider Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Cincinnati, the Edison Award from General Electric, and in 2013 was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering. Last year he received the 2015 AIAA Air breathing Propulsion Award.

Jan holds a BEME ’69 from Indiana Institute of Technology, and a MSAE ’72 from the University of Cincinnati. He has contributed jointly or individually to 60 patents held by General Electric.

Hosted by Professor Joseph Heremans.