Session Chairs:
Marco Castaldi
Janakiraman Thiyagarajan
Presentations
Note: Presentations may start a few minutes before the time listed in the schedule.
The IGTI SAC Turbo Career Talks is an initiative designed to provide students and early-career professionals with valuable insights into career opportunities across academia, government, and industry during Turbo Expo 2025.
This panel will focus on discussing career trajectories in industry, from engineering to leadership roles, in three regions (North America, Europe, Asia). The primary audience consists of graduate students, PhD candidates, and early-career engineers interested in pursuing a career in industry (turbomachinery or, more broadly, in mechanical/aerospace/chemical/energy engineering).
Three distinguished experts will share their experiences and perspectives on career growth:
- Ms. Lisa Brilliant, Discipline Chief, Compression Systems Aerodynamics at Pratt & Whitney - Dr.–Ing. Astrid Walle, Turbo Machinery Engineer - Technologies, Data Applications & Tools at Siemens Energy - Dr. Dai Kato, General Manager, Manager, Advanced Technology Department, Research & Engineering Division, Aero-Engine & Space Operations at IHI Corporation
Each speaker will deliver a short presentation outlining career paths, key decisions, and work opportunities within their region. A roundtable discussion will follow, addressing key challenges in turbomachinery research across the different regions, industry and international collaborations, essential skills for future researchers and valuable career lessons. The session will conclude with a Q&A, allowing the audience to engage directly with the panelists.
