GPPS Committees

GPPS Committees

Our society thrives under the guidance of committed committees and teams, each specializing in key areas of research, development, and manufacturing across the power and propulsion sectors.

With academic and industry luminaries at the helm, our members craft strategic visions and steer the direction of our society, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation and advancement amidst these ever-evolving times.

Executive Committee

Chaired by Bernhard Winkelmann, the GPPS Executive Committee is responsible for developing and implementing GPPS’s strategy, resource allocation, and all aspects of operational management.

The composition of the GPPS Executive Committee allows the Society to take advantage of the diverse spectrum of capabilities and professional experiences accumulated by its members from across a variety of industries and countries.

The Executive Committee member tenure is three years and can be extended once (the maximum term is six years). The GPPS Executive Committee meets virtually once a month; members work on a volunteer basis.

GPPS Chairman

Vice Chairman & Treasurer

Dr. Albert Kammerer Director Gas Turbine Engineering, Ansaldo Energia

Dr. Albert Kammerer

Ansaldo Energia, Switzerland

Prof. Mehdi Vahdati Committee Member at the Shanghai25 Conference

Prof. Mehdi Vahdati

TU Hamburg, Germany

Prof Piero Colonna Professor of Propulsion and Power

Prof. Piero Colonna

TU Delft, The Netherlands

Christopher Johnston

Christopher Johnston

PSM, a Hanwha Company, USA

Rainer Kurz panelist at the 2024 Forum in Zurich

Dr. Rainer Kurz

RKSBenergy LLC, USA

Vince Sidwell, Director of Advanced Concepts and Technologies at Pratt & Whitney

Dr. Vince Sidwell

Teramoto Susumu

Prof. Susumu Teramoto

Dr Zuozhi Zhao from Siemens panelist at Shanghai25

Dr. Zuozhi Zhao

Our location

With team members spread across the globe, the core team is based in Zurich Switzerland.

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Untermüli 1, 6300 Zug