Volker Grewe

Volker Grewe is a Full Professor at the School of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), specializing in Operations & Environment. He also holds a researcher position at Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR). His work bridges aerospace engineering and climate science, focusing on aviation's environmental impact, particularly contrail formation, non-CO2 emissions, and sustainable flight technologies.

• Institutional Affiliation: TU Delft and DLR

Grewe's research explores the climate effects of aviation, emphasizing non-CO2 emissions such as NOx and contrails. He employs advanced modeling (e.g., EMAC, machine learning) and multi-model assessments to analyze how aircraft design, flight altitude, and atmospheric conditions influence climate warming. His recent studies (2025) highlight temperature and humidity dependencies in contrail regions and the potential of alternative metrics like Global Warming Potential alternatives to address aviation's climate impact.

His scientific awards include the

• SESAR JU Sustainability Award (2021)

for contributions to sustainable aviation. Grewe actively engages in editorial work (e.g., Geoscientific Model Development Journal, 2020–2021), conference participation (e.g., 3rd ECATS conference), and public media outreach, discussing topics like aviation's role in climate goals and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.