Kerissa Khan to head Royal Aeronautical Society
Kerissa Khan MRAeS began her mandate as president of the Royal Aeronautical Society at its AGM on 4 May 2023. The AGM also voted David Chinn as president-elect.
Khan was educated at Naparima Girls’ High School in Trinidad and Tobago. She graduated from the University of Glasgow with a master of engineering degree with honours in aeronautical engineering (2012). She is a technical expert in complex and integrated aerospace systems and a thought-leader in sustainable future aviation.
Khan leads innovation for the GBP 300 million Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation, creating the future aviation system for the third aviation revolution. She is a member of the UK Trade Organisation for Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space Advanced Air Mobility Group. (cj)