Biography
Dr. Nick Tepylo is a researcher dedicated to advancing aviation technologies. Prior to joining Clarkson University in 2024, he completed postdoctoral fellowships at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) and Carleton University focusing on novel applications of drones and their impact on society. His Ph.D. research took a hybrid approach to mitigating ice accretion on helicopters by combining icephobic coatings with electro-thermal and electro-mechanical systems to create a lower energy solution for de-icing. Throughout his career, Dr. Tepylo has been dedicated to aviation, earning both his glider and private pilot's licenses and he is active in teaching aviation-themed courses. Although new to Clarkson, Dr. Tepylo aims to focus his research program on using drones as a tool to help society and addressing the future challenges the aviation industry will face. He is the director of the Systems for the Operation, Adoption, and Readiness of Advanced Air Mobility (SOAR-AAM) Laboratory.
Education Background
- Ph.D. - 2022 Carleton University and INSA-Toulouse
- MASc. - 2017 Carleton University
- B.Eng - 2015 Carleton University
Courses Taught
- AE429: Aircraft Performance
- AE450: Aircraft Design I
- AE451: Aircraft Design II
- ME658: UAS Design
Service
- Faculty Advisor for Clarkson University AIAA Design, Build & Fly team
- Aerospace Curriculum Committee
- Clarkson Honors Council member
- AIAA Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Integration Committee member
Awards
- 2026 Outstanding Advisor Award
Publications
- M. Michaud, K. Chahal, and N. Tepylo, "A Participatory Design Framework for Incorporating Accessible Design Features into Urban Air Mobility Aircraft," AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum. January 2026. DOI: 10.2514%2F6.2026-2282
- J. Snyder N. Tepylo, "Structural Analysis and Testing of a Student-Designed UAV Wing," 2025 AIAA Regional Student Conferences, March 2025. DOI: 10.2514/6.2025-96324
- N. Tepylo and J. Laliberté, “Willingness to Fly on Urban Air Mobility Aircraft in Canada.” Journal of Air Transportation. 33(2), 112-123, 2025. DOI: 10.2514/1.D0427
- N. Tepylo, L. Debelle, and J. Laliberté, “Public Perception of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in Canada.” Technology in Society. 73, 102242, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102242
- N. Tepylo, A. Straubinger, and J. Laliberté, “Public Perception of Advanced Aviation Technologies: A Review and Roadmap to Acceptance.” Progress in Aerospace Sciences. 138, 100899, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2023.100899
- N. Tepylo, X. Huang, and P.C. Patnaik, “Laser based additive manufacturing technologies for aerospace applications,” Advanced Engineering Materials. 21(11), p. 1900617, 2019. DOI: 10.1002/adem.201900617
- X. Huang, N. Tepylo, V. Pommier-Budinger, M. Budinger, E. Bonaccurso, P. Villedieu and L. Bennani “A survey of icephobic coatings and their potential use in a hybrid coating/active ice protection system for aerospace applications,” Progress in Aerospace Sciences. 105, 74-97, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2019.01.002