Thesis Topics | Department of Vehicles Engineering

• Diagnostics of aircraft engines and bearings
• Sustainability of electric engines and batteries in aircrafts
• Maintenance of Aircrafts
• Safety in aviation
• Sustainable energy in aviation
• Ethics of using UAVs

• Analyse the (……..) retractable landing gear linkage mechanism and its hydraulic system
• Describe the (…………) wheel and the applied brake construction with its hydraulic and control system
• The (…………..) aircraft pneumatic and its hot and cold air system
• Anti-icing and de-icing solution of (………..) aircraft
• Piston engine (…………) ignition system and carburettor, providing a proper combustion
• Piston engine’s (………..) performance and power augmentation solution
• Control of the (……..) engine constant speed propeller

Dr. Géza Husi's topics: Academic (scientific) approaches to aviation:

• Performance Evaluation of Modern Aircraft Engines: Investigate and compare the performance metrics of various modern aircraft engines, such as efficiency, thrust-to-weight ratio, and fuel consumption, and analyse their implications for flight operations.
   
• Comparative Analysis of Aircraft Hydraulic Systems: Investigate and compare the hydraulic systems of different aircraft models, including their design, operation, reliability, and maintenance requirements.
   
• Aircraft Electrical Systems: Modernization and Future Developments: Analyze the current state of aircraft electrical systems and explore future trends, such as the development of electrically powered aircraft and enhancements in electrical system efficiency.
   
• Materials and Manufacturing Technologies of Aircraft Structural Components: Discuss and compare the materials and manufacturing technologies used for aircraft structural components, including composites, lightweight metals, and hybrid materials. 
   
• Aircraft Propellers: Design, Performance, and Efficiency: Evaluate the design and performance of aircraft propellers and assess the performance and efficiency of different types of propellers in various flight environments.
   
• Brakes and Control Surfaces of Aircraft: Technological Advances and Safety Considerations: Examine the latest technological advancements in aircraft brake and control surface systems and their impact on flight safety and performance.
   
• Aircraft Fuel Systems: Reliability and Operational Considerations: Investigate aircraft fuel systems' reliability and operational considerations, focusing on fuel transfer system design and maintenance.
   
• Flight Control Systems of Aircraft: Steering and Stability: Evaluate the design and operation of aircraft flight control systems, focusing on steering mechanisms and systems that ensure flight stability.
   
• Communication Systems of Aircraft: Interoperability and Safety: Discuss the interoperability and safety of aircraft communication systems, including technologies and protocols for air-to-ground and air-to-air communication.
   
• Landing Gear Systems of Aircraft: Efficiency and Maintenance: Analyze aircraft landing gear systems' efficiency and maintenance requirements, considering recent technological developments and regulatory requirements.
   
• Aircraft Noise Reduction and Environmental Protection Systems: Explore aircraft noise reduction and environmental protection systems, focusing on technologies to reduce noise pollution and minimise environmental impact.

•  Hydraulic Systems in Commercial Aircraft: Operation and Maintenance Considerations: Investigate the fundamental principles of hydraulic systems in commercial aircraft, including their operation, components, maintenance requirements, and the impact of hydraulic system failures on flight safety.

• Electrical Power Generation and Distribution in Modern Aircraft: Explore the operation and integration of electrical power generation and distribution systems in modern aircraft, including their role in powering various onboard systems and avionics, as well as advancements in electrical system architecture and efficiency.

• Structural Health Monitoring of Aircraft Components: Investigate the operation and implementation of structural health monitoring systems for critical aircraft components, such as wings, fuselage, and landing gear, focusing on technologies used for real-time monitoring and detection of structural anomalies.

• Propulsion Systems: Engine Operation and Performance Analysis: Analyze the operation and performance characteristics of aircraft propulsion systems, including gas turbine engines and propeller-driven engines, addressing topics such as thrust generation, fuel efficiency, and engine maintenance practices.

• Avionics Systems Integration and Cockpit Display Technologies: Examine the operation and integration of avionics systems in the cockpit, including glass cockpit displays, navigation systems, and flight management systems, and evaluate their impact on pilot workload, situational awareness, and flight safety.

• Fuel Management Systems in Aircraft Operations: Investigate the operation and optimization of aircraft fuel management systems, including fuel quantity measurement, fuel transfer mechanisms, and fuel consumption monitoring, with a focus on enhancing fuel efficiency and range performance.

• Flight Control Systems: Principles and Automation Technologies: Explore the operation and automation technologies used in aircraft flight control systems, including fly-by-wire systems, autopilot functions, and stability augmentation systems, and assess their role in enhancing flight safety and stability.

• Communication and Navigation Systems in Aviation: Analyze the operation and integration of communication and navigation systems in aviation, including radio communication, satellite navigation, and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), and evaluate their impact on air traffic management and flight operations.

• Environmental Control Systems in Aircraft: Investigate the operation and functionality of environmental control systems in aircraft, including cabin pressurization, air conditioning, and temperature control systems, and assess their importance in ensuring passenger comfort and safety during flight.

• Emergency Systems and Procedures: Operation and Response Protocols: Examine the operation and effectiveness of emergency systems and procedures in aircraft, including emergency oxygen systems, fire suppression systems, and emergency evacuation procedures, and evaluate their role in mitigating risks and ensuring passenger safety during emergencies. 
   

Ph.D. st. József Kertész's topics:

• Advanced porous lightweight materials application in aircraft
• Crashworthiness behavior of fuselage section of aircraft using FEA
• Crashworthiness safety of small aircraft 

Ph.D. st. Sándor Apáti's topics:

• Describe the maintenance of the landing gear of a specific type of aircraft
• Describe the engine maintenance of a specific type of aircraft
• Describe the maintenance of the hydraulic systems of a specific type of aircraft.