Talk on “High Power Density Electrical Machines for Electrified Aircraft”

Date: 21st of December 2023

The talk session on “High Power Density Electrical Machines for Electrified Aircraft,” organised by the IEEE PES Student Branch Chapter, in collaboration with IESL Vadakkin Chapter of the University of Jaffna, took place on 21st of December 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Held both in person and via Zoom, the event featured Prof. Kiruba Sivasubramaniam Haran from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U.S. who joined in person as a speaker.

Prof. Kiruba Sivasubramaniam Haran, renowned for his work on advanced electrical machines, provided a comprehensive exploration of the advancements in electric machine power density, focusing on hybrid electric aircraft applications. The session, attended by 50 participants, highlighted technological approaches, integration challenges, and the importance of these developments in achieving emission reduction goals in aviation. An engaging Q&A session allowed for discussion, enriching attendees’ understanding of the dynamic field of electrical machine engineering.