Michael Winter, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientist at RTX. In this role, Winter is responsible for accelerating the company’s position in key aerospace and defense technologies, critical tools, broad-reaching processes and the expansion of the company’s engineering knowledge, globally. He is also responsible for driving the use of agile methods to accelerate technology maturation and he plays a central role in shaping RTX’s external engagement strategy, to best represent the company’s diverse technology portfolio and priorities with universities, ventures and government stakeholders. Winter brings more than 35 years of experience with the company, having held numerous leadership positions, including 14 years at the RTX Technology Research Center and most recently as a Pratt & Whitney principal fellow. During that time, his many contributions have included advancing aerospace technologies in the areas of fuel cells, lasers, and combustion and propulsion systems. He has authored more than 40 patents and 50 published technical articles. Winter is a member of the NASA Advisory Council, a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Royal Aeronautical Society, a member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), and chairman of the Aerospace Industry Association (AIA) Environmental Committee. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science and Master of Philosophy degrees from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University.