Hiroki Minami is responsible for project management of hydrogen aviation technology development at IHI in Japan, leading IHI R&D program on hydrogen turbofan engines and hydrogen fuel distribution systems. He also represents IHI on various national and international hydrogen committees.

He received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kyoto University.

He has worked at IHI for more than 20 years as a mechanical designer, R&D engineer, thermal engineer for aero engines, mechanical engineer forJapan’s hydrogen space launch vehicle, energy management planner for aerospace manufacturing factory and human resource planner. During this time, he has led the development of compressor modules for the Airbus A320neo engine, Japan’s next-generation fighter engine, and a Japanese research and development engine.

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.