Dr. Youcef AbdelliCEO & Founder, ZT1 Technologies

Dr. Youcef Abdelli is an aerospace expert, entrepreneur, and innovator specializing in electric propulsion systems. With experience at ZeroAvia, Amazon Prime Air, magniX, Liebherr, Airbus, and Safran, he has played a key role in advancing electric and hydrogen-powered aviation. As CTO and Chief Engineer at ZeroAvia, he led groundbreaking electric propulsion projects, including successful flight tests of the E-Beaver, E-Caravan, and Eviation Alice.

In 2024, Dr. Abdelli founded ZT1 Technology, a company focused on electrified aircraft for regional air mobility. His vision is to create sustainable, accessible aviation by leveraging advanced propulsion technologies.

He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from Nantes University, is a board member of the JetPerfect Foundation, and an IEEE member.