Haichao Hong

Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Research interests: Trajectory Optimization, Guidance and Control, Flight Mechanics

Title: Key guidance and control technologies for eVTOL autonomy

Abstract:

This presentation introduces the guidance and control technologies that are fundamental to the autonomous operation of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. While we will not cover the formulation of relevant policies and regulations, we will share our thoughts on the systems and algorithms, along with their characteristics, necessary for achieving safe and efficient eVTOL autonomous operations. Additionally, we will present our recent progress and innovations in these key areas, highlighting how our research contributes to the future of the low-altitude economy.

Biography:

Dr. Haichao Hong received his Bachelor's and PhD degrees from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2013 and 2019. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He has studied and worked as a visiting PhD student and postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Flight System Dynamics, Technical University of Munich, Germany.

Dr. Hong is a Senior Member of AIAA and a member of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technical Committee. He is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems and an editorial board Member of the Aerospace Systems.