"[...] I want to promote this entrepreneurial attitude among other students at Cranfield and further develop my research into commercial products."
My research interests include landing gear design, complex problem solving, aerospace materials and advance manufacturing.
How did you first get involved with SCI?
I first encountered SCI when my MSc thesis poster on ‘SS Great Britain - Decarbonising the unique conservation system for the world’s first iron ship’ was awarded as the best during Electrochem 2023 in Bristol. After that, I realised that their work focuses on the commercial application of research, a key characteristic of Cranfield University, where I am currently studying for my PhD. I want to promote this entrepreneurial attitude among other students at Cranfield and further develop my research into commercial products, which is something I already worked to achieve as I was able to persuade two of my colleagues to participate in the SCI Bright Idea Challenge 2024, where we finished as 2nd runner up.
SCI aims to be ‘where science meets business’. What is the potential commercial application of your research?
In the past, I developed a corrosion detector with great potential for further development into a commercial product, possibly generating a B2B service. I am now participating in the development of a propulsion system for LEO/VLEO operation. My current research can potentially result in the development of an innovative manufacturing process that can be commercialised.
What do you hope to gain from your involvement with SCI?
I aim to boost my network and be closely involved in the entrepreneurial environment that the SCI proposes. I also want to further develop my research commercialisation skills and encourage others to follow the same path.
Hector Arriba Gutierrez
School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Centre for Aeronautics
Cranfield University