Sky Sartorius

Part-time Lecturer

Dr. Sky Sartorius is an aerospace professional with a diverse background spanning startups, small companies, and a tenure at Boeing. He is passionate about advancing aerospace technologies, with expertise in unconventional aircraft, rotorcraft/VTOLs, uncrewed and autonomous systems, electrified propulsion, and sustainable aviation. Dr. Sartorius’s experience spans the full product lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition to design, optimization, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.

Research Interests

  • Conceptual design processes
  • Alternative energy and sustainability
  • Rotorcraft & VTOL

Education:

  • B.S. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
  • M.Sc. University of Bristol
  • Ph.D. Technical University of Munich

Office Hours for Winter 2025

W: 3:10-4:00PM