Angela Kimber Ehlich is the Product Marketing Manager for Combustion Systems and an aviation fuels expert at Woodward Inc. in Zeeland, MI. 

She received her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Washington in 2017 and her master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan in 2019. 

Mentorship and outreach are cornerstones of her career, and she is passionate about supporting students and young professionals across the country as a professional mentor through the Society of Women Engineers. 

She is a founding member and serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) Foundation that aims to foster a robust aerospace ecosystem and further develop supportive pipelines for younger generations interested in STEM within Michigan state. 

When at home, she can be found reading, gardening, and riding bikes with her husband and three children, while supporting their musical, thespian, and athletic quests.

Day 2: Thursday, September 10th | 11:00 – 12:30

Room: Opus

Title: Shaping the Future of Aviation

Moderator: Sean Bradshaw (Pratt & Whitney, USA)
Panel speakers: Haldane Dodd (ATAG, Switzerland), Angela Kimber Ehlich (Woodward, USA), Hiroki Minami (IHI Corporation, Japan)

Abstract:
International aviation connects the world and enhances economic vitality. The air transportation sector has proposed several possible pathways for reducing its environmental impact while meeting the rising demand for its services. This includes fleet renewal, advanced airframes, advanced propulsion, synthetic aviation turbine fuels, and hydrogen. This panel will discuss the global benefits of innovation and technology development in the air transportation sector, highlight key technical and economic challenges posed by the decarbonization challenge, and provide insights into the future of aviation.