Jan Kubata

Jan Kubata is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in aviation research and development. Since November 2008, Jan has served as the Director of the Aviation Division at the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU), where responsibilities include transforming the company's aviation R&D efforts, specifically in engines, structural strength, and aerodynamics, along with developing and implementing new division strategies. Prior to this role, Jan led the turbine engines department, overseeing EU and national project initiatives and the design of combustion chambers. Jan's foundational experience includes positions as a research engineer and research and development manager focusing on CFD simulations of reacting multiphase flow. Jan's background is further supported by research roles at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and the Institut Européen des Membranes. Jan holds an Engineer's degree in Inorganic Technology from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague and has pursued additional education at Université Montpellier 2.