About us

About us. Kite Magnetics story began at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University in Melbourne. Aeroperm™ was co-developed by Dr Richard Parsons and Prof. Kiyonori Suzuki in 2018. In 2022 Kite Magnetics officially spun out from Monash University and started developing a new class of electric motors for electric aircraft.

Our mission is to create the world’s most powerful zero-emission electric motors that positively impact the future of air travel.

Kite Magnetics team of experts brings together a wealth of experience and passion for electric propulsion technology, materials engineering, design, manufacturing, and certification allowing us to create groundbreaking products for the aviation industry.

2018

Aeroperm™ nanocrystalline alloy developed at Monash University by Dr Richard Parsons and Professor Kiyonori Suzuki.

2021

Aeroperm™ material production scaled up and the first proof of concept electric motor was produced and tested.

2022

Kite Magnetics is backed by Investable and Breakthrough Victoria, the Victorian state government’s new $2B VC fund.

2023

Kite Magnetics first product, the KM120, is announced at the 2023 Avalon airshow.

The Team

Dr Richard Parsons

Founder and CEO
Richard is the Founder & CEO of Kite Magnetics. As a co-inventor of Aeroperm he has 10+ years of experience in the design and development of nanostructured magnetic materials for high-performance electric motors.
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Monique Tran

Strategy Analyst
Monique has a background in Strategy and Operations with her experience involving Operations Consulting, as well as Strategic Partnerships in Defence Tech Research.
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Dr Monika Michalska

Production Engineer
Monika is a materials engineer with a PhD in advanced materials development and a background in manufacturing.
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Nicholas Vetsicas

Development Engineer
Nicholas is a mechanical engineer with a background in student motorsport and the design and analysis of electric motors.
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Kian Pardoe-Collins

Development Engineer
Kian is a mechatronics engineer with a great deal of experience including aerospace engineering.
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Mergen Ganbold

Development Engineer
Mergen is a recent materials science graduate with industrial experience and a wide range of prototyping skills.
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Felipe Zardo

Development Engineer
Felipe is an experienced mechanical engineer with passion for engine and motor development.
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Nicky Sigamonie

Certification Manager
Nicky is an aerospace engineer experienced in design and development.
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Our Advisors

Cibby Pulikkaseril

Founder & CTO at Baraja
Cibby is the cofounder of Baraja, a rapidly growing deep-tech hardware start-up that has raised more than $60m to produce a new type of LiDAR sensor for the automotive industry.
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Michele D'Ercole

Global leader in aerospace turbomachinery
Michele brings 20+ years of experience in turbomachinery and aircraft engine R&D and was the CEO/COO of a leading aviation electric propulsion provider.
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David Burt

Experienced deep-tech advisor
David is an experienced keynote speaker, facilitator and coach who has helped dozens of deep-tech startups emerge from Australian universities.
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