Lectures

Fundamentals of Air Transportation (BSc)

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The Fundamentals of Air Transportation bachelor course explores aviation as a complex system of systems, where diverse operators, including airlines, airports, air traffic management, and regulatory bodies, pursue varying objectives such as safety, efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. The series provides a comprehensive overview of air traffic management, airport operations, environmental challenges, and emerging technologies. Key topics include the ATM Master Plan, airspace optimization, noise reduction, urban air mobility, and integrating new technologies. Emphasizing the interplay between these systems, the lectures highlight how collaboration, innovation, and regulatory frameworks are essential to achieving safe, efficient, and sustainable air transportation in the future.

 

Transportation Systems Theory (MSc)

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The Transportation Systems Theory master course comprehensively explores the interplay between transportation networks, infrastructure, and societal development. It covers historical and technological milestones shaping mobility, analyzes spatial and temporal factors influencing transport efficiency, and delves into the dynamics of transportation systems, including mass transit, urban mobility, and logistics. Key topics include the development of transport networks, consolidation and disaggregation of flows, digitalization through Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), and emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles and electric mobility. The lectures emphasize sustainability, efficiency, and resilience in designing future transportation systems, addressing the environmental impact, energy consumption, and urbanization challenges. With a focus on integrating regulatory, physical, and digital elements, the series equips students with a holistic understanding of the complexities and innovations driving modern mobility solutions.

 

Air Traffic Management (MSc)

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The Air Traffic Management master course provides a comprehensive overview of the systems, strategies, and challenges involved in managing global air traffic. From foundational principles and essential services to advanced topics like long-range ATFM and complexity management, the series highlights the interplay between technology, regulations, and human factors. Emphasis is placed on ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability across diverse contexts. Real-world examples and case studies enrich the learning experience, preparing participants to address the complexities of modern air traffic management with innovative solutions.

 

Airport Operations and Urban Air Mobility (MSc)

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The Airport Operations and Urban Air Mobility master course provides an in-depth examination of airport design, operations, and the integration of emerging Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technologies. From foundational topics like runway and terminal design to advanced concepts like vertiports and UAM-specific air traffic management, the series emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Practical examples and case studies are used throughout to illustrate key concepts and prepare participants for the challenges of modern airport operations and future UAM integration. Furthermore, the series highlights the role of technology, regulatory frameworks, and collaboration in addressing the evolving demands of air travel and urban mobility.

 

Topics for BSc/MSc theses

 

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We investigate different aspects of air traffic as an overall system (e.g. network) and as an interconnection of many smaller systems (e.g. aircraft, airport, air traffic control). These aspects include passenger processes at the airport, efficient airport management, approach/departure optimization, capacity improvements, flight track analysis, and procedure optimization, development of evaluation metrics, and many more. The following topics offer a small selection of possible areas of focus. Do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas as well.