• Establishment of the research focus on sustainable aircraft propulsion systems.• Developing thermodynamic models and advanced simulation methods for hydrogen-powered aircraft systems.• Validating physical models through tailored experimental setups.• Writing grant proposals and expanding the R&D network.• Dissemination of research findings at conferences and in journals.• Conducting lectures and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses.

• Thermodynamic optimization of compressor performance.• Preparing prototype tests and measurement procedures considering Six Sigma tools.• Preparing NOIs and writing of funding applications.• Establishing physical energy models for the complete compressor.• CFD Simulations (Fluid Structure Interaction; multiphase simulation of refrigerant gas and oil; suction/discharge muffler optimization). • FEM Simulations (modal analysis; cranktrain deformation).• Sound transmission loss analysis. • Evaluation/Validation and interpretation of measurement and simulation results.

• Design and commissioning of an icing research tunnel.• Ice growth experiments and development of Ice Protection Systems.• Development of methods for CFD and experimental data comparison.

• CFD simulations to evaluate the comfort of crew/PAX in A380 Flight Crew Rest Compartment, A380 Super First Class Seat Monuments, A350XWB Passenger Cabin Segment, A330-200F Cargo Compartment.• CFD calculations to optimize geometry of cabin air outlets.