Hanna Yousef is a PhD researcher within the AWETRAIN network at Delft University of Technology studying the optimal configuration strategies for utility-scale airborne wind energy farms. Moving beyond individual system performance, she combines physics-based models with wind resource statistics, cost modeling, and life cycle analysis to determine the most effective scaling approach. Using her computational background and experience across propulsion systems and robotics, she closes the gap between physical modeling and systems-level optimization. Her work aims to design optimal farm configurations that balance energy output, economic viability, and environmental impact, providing actionable insights for the future deployment of airborne wind energy.
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, 2025
Khalifa University
BSc in Mechanical Engineering, 2024
University of Sharjah