Jason M Merret

Jason M Merret is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on advanced propulsion systems, with a particular emphasis on liquid hydrogen fuel-cell technology and its integration into aircraft configurations.

Key research trends from his recent work include:

• Development of drag reduction techniques for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles with shrouded rotors
• Assessment of liquid hydrogen propulsion systems for electrified aircraft configurations
• Thermal load management strategies for low-grade thermal energy utilization in electric aircraft

His contributions span both experimental and theoretical analyses of hydrogen fuel technology, electric propulsion systems, and aerodynamic optimization in aviation applications.