Jacinta Edebeli

Dr. Jacinta Edebeli serves as a Researcher and Group Lead at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), School of Engineering, within the Meteorology, Environment and Aviation Research Unit. Her work focuses on aviation environmental impacts, air quality monitoring, and sustainable aviation solutions through advanced measurement systems and policy-relevant research.

Her research expertise spans:

• Aviation emissions (gaseous and particulate matter)
• Urban air quality monitoring using lung-deposited surface area (LDSA) metrics
• Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) impact assessment
• Aviation meteorology and environmental regulation
• Real-time emission monitoring networks for urban environments

Recent publications demonstrate concentrated work on non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) characterization from aircraft engines, SAF emission comparisons, and ultrafine particle microphysics. Her research bridges technical aviation engineering with public health outcomes through advanced aerosol measurement techniques.

She actively leads and contributes to critical projects:

• Net4Cities: Deputy project leader developing real-time monitoring networks for European zero-pollution action plans
• Renewable Fuels and Chemicals for Switzerland: Project leader advancing SAF implementation
• EASA SAMPLE IV: Completed project leader for aircraft emissions certification
• Multiple AGEAIR projects investigating in-service engine emissions and aging effects

As SAE E-31 network member and ORCID-registered researcher (0000-0003-2465-1783), she operates at the forefront of aviation environmental regulation with state-of-the-art facilities at ZHAW's Winterthur campus.