Dr. Mehdi Baghdadi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mehdi Baghdadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London. He serves as the Director of the UCL Institute of Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace and is the Academic Lead for the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory. His research focuses on advancing next-generation electric propulsion systems for road and air transport, with expertise spanning high-efficiency power electronics, advanced electric machines, hybrid-electric powertrains, and integrated system architectures. As the lead of the Electric Propulsion Laboratory, he plays a central role in shaping the university’s strategic research and education agenda towards achieving net-zero aviation and sustainable transport technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-10-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on electric propulsion advancements.

Lecturer in Propulsion

2018-04-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on propulsion technology.

Senior Lecturer

2016-02-01 — 2018-04-01

University of Greenwich • London, United Kingdom

Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Science, focusing on engineering disciplines.