Jayant Sabnis

Jayant Sabnis is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT since March 2016. His research focuses on turbomachinery, propulsion systems, and gas turbine engines, with an emphasis on propulsion system-airframe integration. He also teaches courses in propulsion, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.

Education:

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1975)
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University (1977)
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University (1980)

Research & Labs: Affiliated with MIT’s Gas Turbine Lab and Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment. His recent work includes a hybrid-electric aircraft concept reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by 95%.

Professional Experience:

• Vice President, Engineering – Module Centers, Pratt & Whitney (2013-2016)
• Vice President, System Functional Design, Pratt & Whitney (2004-2013)
• Director, Aerodynamics, Pratt & Whitney (2002-2004)
• Director, Mechanical Systems, Pratt & Whitney (1999-2002)

No formal awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text.