R. Vos

R. Vos is an academic researcher affiliated with Delft University of Technology and holds an external role as Short Course Instructor at The University of Kansas since March 2014. Their primary academic home is the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft, specializing in Flight Performance and Propulsion within the Department of Flight Performance and Propulsion.

Educational background includes a BSc and MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2000–2005) and a PhD in Mechanics and Applications of Pressure Adaptive Honeycomb from the University of Kansas (2006–2009).

Research focuses on aircraft design, aerodynamics, and sustainable aviation technologies, notably leading the Flying V project aiming to revolutionize subsonic transport efficiency. Key interests also include mobility system futures and nonlinear optimization in aircraft design.

Received prestigious awards including the AIAA Aircraft Design Best Paper Award (2018 & 2022), Abe M. Zarem Award (2007), and AIAA Associate Fellow designation (2019).

Active in collaborative projects like MANTA (Movables for Next generation Aircraft) and has delivered talks on sustainable aviation innovations at international forums. Media engagements include discussions on Flying V advancements and Dutch mobility scenarios for 2050.