Russell McKenna: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2025 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Russell McKenna |
| Field | Energy Systems Analysis |
| Address | Professur für Energiesystemanalyse ETH Zürich, CLT E 13 Clausiusstrasse 33 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 26 71 |
| rmckenna@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
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| 151-0228-00L | Management & Sustainability of Air Transport | 4 credits | 3G | P. Wild, R. McKenna | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of management, sustainability, planning, processes, and operations in aviation, equipping students with the skills to manage and lead an aeronautical division. Moreover, the modules offer many interdisciplinary insights offering a condensed "Mini MBA". While it is beneficial to have completed "Basics of Air Transport," it is not a prerequisite. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Upon completing the course, participants will be well-versed in tasks, processes, and interactions, and will possess the ability to comprehend the implications of developments within the airline industry and its surroundings. This knowledge will equip them to effectively operate within the air transport sector. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Overall concept: This lecture builds on the content of lecture "Basics of Air Transport" (151-0227-00L) and provides deeper insights into the airline industry and managment practises. The lecture is taught by svereal different experts from Lufthansa, SWISS, and Federal Office of Civil Aviation. Weekly: 1h independent preparation; 2h lectures and 1 h exercises with an expert in the respective field Content: Strategy, Alliances & Joint Ventures, Sustainable Aviation, Environmental Protection, Safety & Risk Management, Airline Economics, Network Management, Revenue Management & Pricing, Sales & Distribution, Airline Marketing, Scheduling & Slot Management, Fleet Management & Leasing, Continuing Airworthiness Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Steering. Excursion: We plan an excursion to the freight terminals at Zurich Airport and visits at SWISS HQ, Dispatch, Network Operations Control and Dispo. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | No offical lecture notes. Lecturers' slides will be made available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature will be provided by the lecturers respective there will be additional information upon registration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0244-00L | Introduction to Energy Systems | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | R. McKenna, M. Densing, E. Panos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introductory first course for the specialization in ENERGY (previously Energy Systems and Power Engineering). The course provides an overall view of energy technologies and systems, relating these to pertinent global challenges, reviews some of the thermodynamic basics in energy conversion and presents the state-of-the-art technology for power generation and fuel processing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | By completing this course, students should: -obtain an understanding of macroeconomic trends and their shaping of energy demand in diverse sectors and applications -connect energy and climate in the context of sustainability considerations in relation to climate change and resource depletion -explain the main challenges for the energy sector and options to overcome these with behavioural, technological and systemic measures -discuss the role of engineering and economic methods of energy systems analysis to provide decision support | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | World primary energy resources and use: fossil fuels, renewable energies, and nuclear energy; demand side structure in sectors and applications; present situation, trends, and future developments. Sustainable energy system and environmental impact of energy conversion and use: energy, economy and society. Electric power and the electricity economy worldwide and in Switzerland; production, consumption, alternatives. The electric power distribution system. Renewable energy and power: available techniques and their potential. Costs, technical characteristics and envionrmental impacts of electricity supply systems, including conventional power plants, advanced cycles, combined cycles and renewable technologies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture materials will be distributed / no script. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature recommendations will be provided in the lecture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | None. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0906-00L | Showcasing MSc and PhD Research in Modelling for Climate and Energy  Does not take place this semester. Number of participants is limited to 24 To apply, please send the following to rmckenna@ethz.ch by 31.01.2025: short summary of research project, motivation, CV, Transcript of Records Permission from MSc or PhD supervisor is required. Note: The previous course title until FS24 "Showcasing Doctoral Research in Modelling for Climate and Energy". | 2 credits | 2S | R. McKenna | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | MSc and PhD students at ETH Zurich working in the area of energy and climate with modelling, simulation and other analytical methods. The students present their work to colleagues, advisors and the scientific community. Each week two students give a ~20 minute presentation of their research (motivation, research gap, methods and findings) followed by discussion with the audience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The key objectives of the course are: (1) participants will gain knowledge of (new/other) advanced research in the area of energy and climate and identify collaboration opportunities; (2) participants will actively participate in discussion after each presentation and improve their feedback skills; (3) participants gain experience of different presentation styles; (4) to create a network amongst the energy research postgraduate student community. (5) to recognise and reward outstanding research and presentations with Best Presentation Awards. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Doctoral or master students at ETH Zurich working in the broad area of energy and climate present and discuss their research with their colleagues, advisors and the scientific community. There will be two presentations a week during the semester, each structured as follows: 20 min presentation followed by a 20 min discussion with the audience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Slides will be made available on Moodle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Permission from MSc or PhD supervisor is required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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