Andreas Strohmayer

Andreas Strohmayer is a Professor and Managing Director of the Institute of Aircraft Design at the University of Stuttgart, leading research in aircraft design, electric/hybrid propulsion, and lightweight construction. His work focuses on sustainable aviation solutions, including electric aerotow systems, hydrogen tank integration, and hybrid-electric regional aircraft. He previously held senior industry roles at Grob-Werke, Sky Aircraft, and SST Flugtechnik before joining academia in 2015.

Education & Career:

• 1989–1995: Studied Aerospace Engineering at TU Munich
• 1995–2002: Research Assistant at TU Munich's Aerospace Chair
• 2002–2009: Managing Director of Grob Aerospace GmbH
• 2009–2013: Deputy Director at Sky Aircraft (Metz)
• 2013–2015: Vice President at SST Flugtechnik GmbH
• 2015–Present: Full Professor at University of Stuttgart

Research Focus:

• Electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems
• Lightweight structural design and simulation
• Flight testing of demonstrators like the e-Genius-Mod
• Hydrogen storage integration in aircraft fuselages
• Aerodynamic optimization and wing tip propulsion
• Open-source tools for aircraft design (SUAVE)

Recent Projects:

• Development of the e-Genius-Mod for electric aerotow and autonomous flight
• Hydrogen tank modeling for zero-emission aviation
• FUTPRINT50 initiative for 50-seat regional aircraft sustainability
• Investigation of distributed electric propulsion systems

Academic Contributions:

• Over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2015
• Active in industry-academia collaborations (EASN, European projects)
• Supervisor of numerous master's and Ph.D. students
• Teaching courses on aircraft design and propulsion systems