| Description | The Boeing Advanced Research Center (BARC) looks forward to welcoming Jill E. Seebergh, Senior Technical Fellow in Boeing Research & Technology, for a talk this autumn. Description:
The aviation industry has announced ambitious sustainability goals, including the Fly Net Zero commitment of airlines to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and commitments from manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus to reduce water consumption, energy use, solid waste to landfill, and hazardous waste. Achieving these goals will require innovation throughout the product lifecycle, including designing fuel-efficient aircraft, shrinking the environmental footprint of manufacturing, optimizing aircraft operations and maintenance, and maximizing recycling and reuse at end-of-life of the aircraft. An introduction to materials and processes for enabling sustainable aviation goals will be provided and several examples of current technologies will be discussed, including opportunities, challenges, and progress pertaining to lightweight materials, hazardous materials elimination, passive ice protection, and durable coatings. About the speaker:
Dr. Jill Seebergh is a Boeing Senior Technical Fellow with expertise in colloid and interface science. In her current role with Boeing Research & Technology, she provides technical leadership to develop and implement chemical technologies that improve safety, reduce manufacturing flow time, enhance sustainability, and improve aircraft performance. Current areas of focus include chromium-free coatings and surface treatments, durable exterior coating systems, anti-microbial coatings for aircraft cabins, and materials that reduce build-up of ice and bugs on exterior surfaces. Dr. Seebergh received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University (Bethlehem PA) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle WA). She is the Chair of the Boeing Technical Fellowship, a member of the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, and serves on the Advisory Board of the International Networking Forum on Aircraft and Aerospace Coatings. She is an active member of SWE, ACS, and SAE, and has been recognized with awards including the SWE Patent Recognition Award, UW Chemical Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award, CSIRO Gold Medal for Research Achievement, and the Boeing Chairman’s Safety Award. The talk will take place at 3:30pm on Nov. 23 in MEB 238. The event will be available for in-person attendance only. (Contrary to earlier advertisements, we are not able to offer virtual participation in this event. We apologize for any inconvenience.) |
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