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Trevor Young is an Associate Professor in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Limerick, affiliated with both the School of Engineering and the Bernal Institute. He holds a PhD from Cranfield University and has over 30 years of combined industry and academic experience. His research focuses on composite materials, wind turbine blade technology, and aviation innovation, with over €15 million in secured grants. He co-founded the Irish Centre for Composites Research (IComp) and serves on the Scientific Committee of the EC's Clean Sky 2 programme.
Education: BSc (Eng) from University of the Witwatersrand, MSc and PhD from Cranfield University. Teaching expertise includes aircraft design, flight mechanics, and fleet planning.
Research interests span composites, laminar flow technologies, and sustainable aviation. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, authored/co-authored books on aviation performance and technical writing, and led 40+ research projects. Key contributions include advancements in wind turbine blade coatings and thermoplastic composite wingbox designs.
Grants and Awards: Principal Investigator for €7M+ in EC and Irish-funded projects. Recognized for contributions to composites research and aviation innovation through EC evaluations and expert roles.
Professional Activities: Member of Royal Aeronautical Society, AIAA, and advisory bodies for Clean Sky and Clean Aviation. Active in UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy.
