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Gozdem Kilaz is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University with a courtesy appointment in Aviation and Transportation Technology. She serves as the Chief Scientist for the Air Transportation Institute for Environmental Sustainability (AirTIES) and established the Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy (FLORE) for chemical identification and properties testing of aviation fuels. She is also a faculty member of the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (LORRE) and a Faculty Advisor for the Global Aviation Leadership Association (GALA) student organization.
Education:
- Post-doc Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University (2012-2014)
- Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Purdue University (2005)
- M.S. Chemical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey (1999)
- B.S. Chemical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey (1997)
Dr. Kilaz's research focuses on aviation biofuels and sustainability, with emphasis on alternative liquid transportation fuels development, testing, and approval. Her work centers on understanding the relationship between chemical composition and fuel performance properties, particularly for aviation applications. She utilizes advanced analytical techniques including comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to achieve detailed chemical characterization of fuels. Her research has significant implications for sustainable aviation and environmental impact reduction through renewable fuel development.
Analysis of Dr. Kilaz's recent publications reveals a strong focus on aviation fuel composition analysis, alternative biofuels, and sustainable energy solutions. Her work consistently applies advanced analytical techniques to understand how chemical composition relates to fuel properties and performance. A significant portion of her research involves developing methods to characterize hydrocarbons in aviation fuels, predict fuel properties, and create sustainable alternatives to conventional jet fuels. Her work spans from fundamental chemical characterization to practical applications in sustainable aviation.
Scientific Awards:
- 2019 Outstanding Graduate Mentor School of Engineering Technology
- 2019 Polytechnic Institute Outstanding Graduate Mentor
- 2016 Outstanding Faculty in Discovery, School of Engineering Technology
- 2016 Seed for Success Award at Excellence in Research, Purdue University
- 2015 Outstanding Faculty in Discovery, School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
- 2015 Seed for Success Award at Excellence in Research, Purdue University
- 2014 Polytechnic Dean's Instrument Award
- 2014 Courtesy Faculty of Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering
- 2013 Faculty Fellow, Purdue Polytechnic Initiative
Dr. Kilaz has secured significant research funding from multiple sources including the Department of Energy, Office of Naval Research, Federal Aviation Administration, and industry partners. Her grants portfolio includes the $3 million NEPTUNE Center for Power and Energy Research Phase II, $800,000 for Alternative Aviation Fuels Fire Safety research, and $297,500 for Multidimensional Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry for Aviation Fuels. She has served as PI or Co-PI on numerous projects totaling over $10 million, demonstrating her leadership in sustainable aviation fuel research. As Faculty Advisor for GALA, she mentors students interested in aviation leadership and sustainability.
Dr. Kilaz established and directs the Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy (FLORE), an interdisciplinary research facility focused on chemical identification and properties testing of aviation fuels. She collaborates extensively with the Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (LORRE) and serves as Chief Scientist for the Air Transportation Institute for Environmental Sustainability (AirTIES). She is also a co-leader of Purdue Polytechnic's Realizing the Digital Enterprise research impact area, which explores systems at the intersection of social impact, human actors, and technology.
