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Zoltán S. Spakovszky is the T. Wilson Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. His research focuses on propulsion and energy conversion, emphasizing internal flows in fluid machinery, compressor aerodynamics stability, micro-fluidics, rotordynamics, and aero-acoustics. He is involved in aircraft design and the impact of electrified aviation on the environment. With an extensive academic background, he holds a diploma from ETH Zürich and both a Master’s and Ph.D. from MIT. His career began as a Visiting Engineer at MIT in the mid-1990s, evolving through various academic roles to his current professorship. He has authored numerous papers and received multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the International Gas Turbine Institute Scholar Award and the ASME Gas Turbine Award. Additionally, he has held various positions within the Gas Turbine Laboratory and played a significant role in the aerospace industry through positions at Swissair Technics and GE Aircraft Engines.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics focusing on propulsion and energy conversion.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Taught and conducted research in aerospace engineering.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Engaged in research and teaching in the field of aerospace systems.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Contributed to various engineering projects in the aero-thermodynamics field.
GE Aircraft Engines • Cincinnati, OH
Worked on preliminary engine design performance.