Feijia Yin

Dr. Feijia Yin serves as an Associate Professor in the Operations & Environment department within the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. With an extensive research portfolio focusing on sustainable aviation solutions, Dr. Yin's work bridges aerospace engineering with climate science to develop practical approaches for reducing aviation's environmental impact. Current research activities demonstrate active leadership in climate-friendly flight planning methodologies and alternative propulsion systems.

Dr. Yin's research interests center on mitigating aviation's climate impact through innovative engineering solutions. Specializing in aircraft trajectory optimization under climate considerations, the research program investigates how flight paths can be redesigned to minimize non-CO2 effects while maintaining operational efficiency. Additional focus areas include hydrogen-powered propulsion systems, climate effect modeling of alternative fuels, and development of decision support tools for eco-efficient air traffic management. The research fingerprint shows strong expertise in aircraft engineering (82%), aviation engineering (63%), and climate effects (57%), with significant contributions to understanding how aircraft emissions interact with atmospheric processes.

Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward developing robust, climate-optimized flight planning systems that account for weather uncertainties and multiple climate impact metrics. The research increasingly integrates computational modeling with practical air traffic management applications, as evidenced by the development of tools like SolFinder 1.0 and CLIMaCCF V1.0. These efforts represent a growing emphasis on operational implementation of climate mitigation strategies within existing aviation infrastructure.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best paper award (2024)
• Best paper award for the Fuel and Emissions track of ICRAT 2018 conference

Dr. Yin maintains active engagement with major international climate initiatives, serving as an Expert Reviewer for the IPCC WGIII Sixth Assessment Report. Editorial responsibilities include membership on the board of Frontiers in Aerospace Engineering (2022). Professional service extends to committee memberships in the ECATS Working Group on Sustainable Aircraft Propulsion Technology and program committee roles for the International Conference on Transport, Atmosphere and Climate. Media engagement demonstrates commitment to public discourse on sustainable aviation, with coverage in Dutch media discussing how aviation can leave fewer climate traces.

Research activities are supported through active participation in major collaborative projects addressing sustainable aviation challenges. Current work focuses on developing practical implementation pathways for climate-optimized flight operations and advancing understanding of non-CO2 climate effects from aviation. The research program maintains strong connections with both academic and industry partners in the aviation sector, facilitating knowledge transfer between theoretical research and operational implementation.