Dr. Mirko Hornung: An authority in the field, Dr. Hornung is the Executive Director of the Institute of Aircraft Design at the Technical University of Munich. He extensively researches electric VTOL technologies and their application in urban mobility.
Dr. Anita Sengupta: A former NASA engineer, Dr. Sengupta is now the Senior Vice President of Systems Engineering at Airspace Experience Technologies (ASX). She’s involved in developing eVTOL solutions that aim to alleviate urban congestion.
Ehang Huang: The founder and CEO of EHang, a company renowned for its autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs). Under Huang’s leadership, EHang is exploring sustainable urban air mobility solutions for both cargo and passengers.
Patrick Nathen: Co-founder and Head of Innovation Strategy at Lilium, Nathen’s firm focuses on creating an all-electric VTOL taxi. Lilium’s jet is lauded for its efficiency and reduced noise.
Tian Yu: Founder of Yuneec, a key player in the electric aviation market. Under Yu’s vision, the company has diversified its offerings, from electric aircraft to drones, further pushing the vertical mobility envelope.
JoeBen Bevirt: The founder of Joby Aviation, Bevirt is on a mission to save a billion people an hour a day with his VTOL electric air taxis. With significant funding and partnerships, Joby Aviation is becoming a notable name in the urban air mobility domain.
Eric Allison: Heading Uber Elevate, Uber’s aerial ride-hailing platform, Allison is driving the vision for shared urban air transportation. The initiative could revolutionize urban commuting.
Archer Adams & Brett Adcock: Co-founders of Archer, a company developing an all-electric VTOL aircraft. They aim to transform urban transport and reduce city congestion with their unique vertical mobility solutions.
Dr. Derek M. C. Stout: A known figure in the industry, Dr. Stout’s research at the Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville aids in the development of next-generation VTOL systems.
Danielle R. J. Fong: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at LightSail Energy, her work, although primarily in energy storage, has implications for the power sources needed for sustainable vertical mobility.
