International Space University Alumni

Abigail Calzada Diaz

London, United Kingdom
CoLead Space Exploration Project Group
Research

Education
Birkbeck College, University of London
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geology

International Space University   2011 — 2012
MSc, Space Studies

International Space University   2011 — 2011
Space Studies Program

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam   2009 — 2010
Erasmus, Geology

Universidad de Oviedo
Licenciatura, Geology

Experience
Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications   January 2014 - Present
Space Generation Advisory Council   December 2010 - December 2014
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center   May 2012 - August 2012
European Space Agency   February 2010 - June 2010
Moon Life Academy   April 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Geology, Sistemas espaciales, Geología, Investigación y..., TOEFL, Remote Sensing, LaTeX, Ciencias, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, Ingeniería de sistemas, GIS, ArcGIS, Simulations, Sistema de información..., Physics, Elaboración de..., Matlab, Teledetección

Adam Amara

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Senior Scientist at Institute for Astronomy, ETH Swiss Federal Institue of Technology
Education Management

Education
University of Cambridge   2001 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Astrophysics

International Space University   2001 — 2001
Summer Session Program, Multi-disciplinary program of space studies

University of York   1997 — 2001
Master's Degree, Physics, First class honours

University of California, Davis   1999 — 2000
Exchange Year, Physics

Experience
ETH Zurich   July 2012 - Present
ETH Zurich   2008 - 2012
The University of Hong Kong   2007 - 2008
CEA - Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives   2005 - 2007

Skills
Method Development, Numerical Analysis, Team Management, Team Building, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Data..., Astronomy, Science, Scientific Papers, High Performance..., Cosmology, Scientific Computing, Team Leadership, Scientific Programming, Statistics, Project Management, Physics, Data Analysis, Astrophysics, Simulations

Adriaan Schutte

Stockport, United Kingdom
Chief Power Engineer at Square Kilometre Array Project
Research

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2013
Masters of Science, Space Studies, Cum Laude

University of Stellenbosch   2004 — 2008
M.Sc. Eng, Digitally Controlled Power Electronics

University of Stellenbosch   2001 — 2002
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Stellenbosch   1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physics and Computer Science

Experience
Square Kilometre Array Project   January 2014 - Present
HELIAQ Advanced Engineering   February 2012 - Present

Skills
Radio Communication, Digital Signal..., Simulink, Systems Engineering, Matlab, Renewable Energy, Space Transportation..., Electrical Engineering, Orcad, Control System Design, Filter Design, Aerospace Project..., Power Electronics, Launch Vehicle Design, Embedded Systems

Adrian Samson

Romania
General Manager at ADM Farm
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Harvard Business School   2011 — 2011
General Management Program

Emory University - Goizueta Business School   2003 — 2005
MBA, Business Administration

ASEBUSS   1999 — 2001
Executive MBA, Business Administration

International Space University   1995 — 1995
Space Sciences

University of Bucharest   1990 — 1995
Physics Engineer, Physics

Experience
ADM Farm   August 2014 - Present
Interim Management & Consulting   October 2012 - Present
Sandoz   May 2011 - September 2012
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare   January 2007 - January 2011
Interim Management & Consulting   August 2005 - December 2006
Coty Beauty   July 2000 - July 2003
Coty Beauty   July 1998 - June 2000
McCann-Erickson   July 1996 - June 1998

Skills
Channel Optimization, Organizational..., Go-to-market Strategy, Pharmaceutical Sales, FMCG, Global Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Performance Improvement, Organisational Alignment, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Talent Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Competitive Strategy, Segmentation, Consumer Healthcare, Customer Insight, Contract Negotiation, Management, Market Analysis, Sales Effectiveness, Cross-functional Team..., Growth Strategies

Adrienne Kish

Paris Area, France
Associate Professor
Research

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2003 — 2007
PhD, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics

International Space University   2002 — 2003
Master of Space Studies, Interdisciplinary

University of Victoria   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Honours Biology, Microbiology and Genetics

Experience
Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle/National Museum of Natural History   January 2014 - Present
UPMC - Sorbonne Universities   September 2013 - December 2013
Institut de Génétique et Microbiologie, Molecular Dynamics of DNA Recombination/Repair Laboratory   November 2009 - August 2013
Carnegie Institution for Science, Geophysical Laboratory   January 2008 - October 2009
University of Maryland   September 2003 - December 2007
Dynamac Corporation   June 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Research, Life Sciences, Cell, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Proteomics, Molecular Genetics, Physics, Genetics, Transcriptomics, Protein Chemistry, Genomics, Field Sampling, Microbial culturing..., Science, Phylogenetic Analysis

Alain Conde Reis

Paris Area, France
European Space Agency
Research

Education
International Space University   2003 — 2003
Summer Session SSP03 (Strasbourg)

Université libre de Bruxelles   1987 — 1992
M.Sc. (Master of Science), Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Universiteit Leiden   2004 — 2004
Partial LL.M. (Master Air and Space Law), modules related to Space Policy & Law

Lycee Français de Bruxelles   1985 — 1987

Lycee Français de Lisbonne

Experience
European Space Agency   2013 - Present
European Space Agency   2007 - 2012
European Space Agency   2002 - 2007
THALES ALENIA SPACE   2000 - 2002
THALES ALENIA SPACE   1999 - 2000
THALES ALENIA SPACE   1997 - 1999
Spacebel   1992 - 1997
Spacebel   1993 - 1995
Université libre de Bruxelles   1992 - 1993

Skills
Project Management, Proposal Writing, Test Management, Rockets, Satellite, Software Development, Program Management, Aerospace, Integration, Engineering, Avionics, Computer System..., Simulations, Space Systems, Testing, System Design, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, System Testing

Aleksandar Jacimovic

Delft, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
PhD Candidate at the TU Delft
Research

Education
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics   2013 — 2014
MSc in FInance

International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Studies Program

University of Warwick   2011 — 2012
MSc

Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg   2010 — 2011
MSc

University of California, Los Angeles   2009 — 2009
Exchange Abroad Non Degree Program

University College Utrecht   2007 — 2010
BSc (Hons)

Experience
TU Delft   February 2015 - Present
Organization of Montenegrins Studying Abroad   December 2011 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Physics, Complexity Theory, Financial Reporting, Data Mining, Programming, Research Design, Stata, Econometrics, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Statistics, Systems Analysis, Project Planning, Analytics, Space Studies, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Financial Analysis, Mathematics, Applied Research, Quantitative Research, Languages, Report Writing, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Teamwork, Python, International Project..., Team Management, Science, R, Research, Applied Mathematics, Leadership, Study Abroad Programs, Quantitative Analytics

Aleksandr Timofeev

Moscow Region, Russian Federation
Director, Space risks at Malakut Constellation Insurance Broker CJSC
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)   2004 — 2010
M.Sc., Systems Engeneering

International Space University   2008 — 2009
M.Sc., Project management

Experience
Malakut Constellation Insurance Brokers CJSC   July 2012 - Present
Malakut Constellation Insurance Brokers   November 2009 - July 2012
OHB-System   May 2009 - August 2009
Sogaz Insurance Group   2008 - 2008

Skills
Legal Liability, Aerospace, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Military, Satellite, Insurance, Analysis, Proposal Writing

Alessandro Grasso

Bremen Area, Germany
Space Systems Engineer at OHB System
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Space Studies, Cum Laude

University of Bristol   2008 — 2012
M.Eng, Aerospace Engineering

European School of Luxembourg   1998 — 2008
European Baccalaureate, Science

European School of Brussels   1994 — 1998

Experience
OHB System   November 2013 - Present
NASA Ames Research Center   May 2013 - August 2013
International Space University   August 2012 - August 2013
University of Bristol   September 2008 - June 2012
SES ASTRA   June 2011 - June 2011
Valora Trade Switzerland   June 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Space Systems, Simulations, Satellite, Orbital Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy, Aerospace, Physics, Earth Observation, Satellite Tool Kit..., STK, Systems Engineering, Aerodynamics

Alessandro Saraceni [MEng] [PRINCE2] [ISU]

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Programme Manager Senior Technologist at Transport Systems Catapult
Executive Office

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2011
SHSSP, Space Engineering, Space Law

Università degli Studi di Roma Tre   2005 — 2008
M.Sc., Engineering

Universidad de Sevilla   2007 — 2007
Engineering

Sapienza Università di Roma   2001 — 2004
B.Sc, Engineering

Experience
AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)   2008 - 2014
EuroSAE / institut Aéronautique et Spatial   2011 - 2013
Oasi Tecnica   2006 - 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Finance, VBA, Problem Solving, Renewable Energy, SAP ERP, Aerospace, Space Systems, EU Funding, Presentation Skills, Performance Measurement, Intergovernmental..., Business Planning, Environmental Awareness, International Relations, Industrial Engineering, Event Planning, Fortran, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Matlab, HTML, Life Cycle Assessment, Scilab, Sustainable Procurement, Photoshop, Publications Production, PRINCE2, Project Management, Event Management, REACH Compliance, Program Management, Bid Preparation, Relationship Management, PMO, Contract Negotiation, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, European Union Politics, Sustainable Design, AutoCAD, ESA, Technical Analysis, Administration, Institutional Relations, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Performance Reporting, Executive Team Member, CFD

Alexandre Sole

Southampton, United Kingdom
Physicist & Aerospace Professional
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Stefan Banach International Mathematical Center (Warsaw)   2013 — 2013
School of Gravitational Waves

The Open University   2008 — 2013

University of Cambridge   2012 — 2012
CIE Online Professional Development - Physics AS/ A2 (9702), Physics Teacher Education

International Space University   2009 — 2009
Space Studies Program 2009

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2009 — 2009
Technology Project Management

Experience
Krishnamurti Foundation Trust   August 2012 - Present
Brockwood Park School   January 2011 - August 2012
International Planetary Probe Workshop   2009 - 2011
CTAE   July 2010 - December 2010
BAIE   June 2001 - June 2010

Skills
Teaching, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Programming, Technical Translation, Matlab, Office Management, English, Aerospace, Research, Physics, Astrophysics, Space Systems, Astronomy

Aliakbar Ebrahimi

Hamburg Area, Germany
Research Fellow at DESY
Research

Education
International Space University   2009 — 2010
M.Sc, Space Studies

Islamic Azad University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Nuclear Physics

Experience
DESY   February 2013 - Present
International Space University   September 2010 - January 2013
International Space University   June 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Physics

Alvaro Dal Canton

Verona Area, Italy
M.Eng., P.E., PMP®, Partner at UnaRes
Management Consulting

Education
International Space University   2005 — 2005
Summer Session Program, Space Industry

Scuola Superiore 'Sant' Anna' di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento   1998 — 2003
Laurea, Telecommunications Engineering, 100/100 cum laude

Università di Pisa / University of Pisa   1998 — 2003
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Telecommunications Engineering, 110/110 cum Laude

Experience
UnaRes   2013 - Present
Independent Wealth Manager   2009 - Present
Into Consulting   2011 - 2013
Aerospace Research and Technology Centre (CTAE)   2006 - 2009
European Space Agency (ESA)   2004 - 2005
H3G   2003 - 2004

Skills
Systems Engineering, Business Analysis, Engineering, Project management, Trading, Project Management, R&D, Team leadership, Integration, Program Management, Organizational..., Matlab

Alvaro Medina-Abenoza

Madrid Area, Spain
Director Strategy, Risk & Compliance
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
IE Business School   2009 — 2009
SMP, Senior Management

The George Washington University   2008 — 2009
Master, Project Management

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2004 — 2008
PhD (AbD), Photonics

International Space University   1999 — 1999

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.   1997 — 1999
Doctoral Program, Technology Innovation Management

Universitat de Barcelona   1986 — 1991
Masters, Physics

Deutsche Schule Barcelona   1978 — 1986
High School, High School

Experience
IMTECH SPAIN   July 2011 - Present
CALICRATES Risk & Project Management   March 2008 - July 2011
Alcatel-Lucent   March 2007 - March 2008
Lucent Technologies   October 2000 - December 2006
Gran Telescopio Canarias, SAS Institute, Andersen Consulting   February 1997 - October 2000
SAS Institute   March 1995 - January 1997
Andersen Consulting   February 1992 - March 1995

Skills
Telecommunications, Problem Solving, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Management, Project Planning, Pre-sales, Risk Management, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, PMO, Business Strategy, Strategy, Management Consulting, Project Portfolio..., Business Development, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Governance, Program Management

Ana Cristina van Oijhuizen Galhego Rosa

Nijmegen Area, Netherlands
Lawyer seeking a new challenge
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2014 — 2014
Space Business Management Department, AMOOS (Autonomous Mission for On-Orbiting Servicing Project)

Universiteit Leiden   2009 — 2010
Master Advanced, Air and Space Law

Hague Academy of International Law   2006 — 2006
Certificate of Attendance, Public International Law

University of Lisbon Law School   2004 — 2004
Postgraduate diploma, International Trade Law

University of Lisbon Law School   2001 — 2001
Postgraduate diploma, International Law

Catholic University of São Paulo Law School - PUC/SP   1988 — 1994

Experience
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS)   March 2008 - Present
International Space University   June 2014 - August 2014
European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)   June 2010 - August 2010
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)   January 2009 - April 2009
International Court of Justice (ICJ)   August 2006 - October 2006
Trevisan & Strasburg Lawyers Association   January 2005 - May 2006
Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM)   July 2002 - July 2004
Saeki Advogados   March 2000 - July 2000
Korean Association of São Paulo   February 1999 - January 2000
Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de São Paulo   October 1989 - October 1999

Skills
Criminal Law, Private International..., Competition Law, Legal Translation, Government, Public Speaking, Space Law, Telecommunication Law, International..., Contract Law, International Law, Business Analysis, Courts, International Business..., Legal Writing, European Law, Legal Assistance, International Trade Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Copyright Law, Aircraft Finance, Corporate Law, Litigation, Aviation Law, Public International Law, Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Research, EU Competition Law, International Relations, International..., Insurance

Ana Maria Madrigal

Bern Area, Switzerland
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   2005 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

International Space University   1998 — 1998

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   1993 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   1988 — 1992
Master's Degree

Experience
CSEM   August 2012 - Present
CSEM   March 2006 - Present

Anders Lennartsson

Stockholm, Sweden
Deputy Research Director at FOI
Government Administration

Education
FHS   2013 — 2013

Kungliga Tekniska högskolan   1992 — 1999
PhD, Mechanics

International Space University   1995 — 1995
Summer Session, Robotics

Kungliga Tekniska högskolan   1985 — 1991
MSc, Aerospace engineering

Stålhagsskolan   1982 — 1985
Studenten

Experience
FOI   January 2012 - Present
FOI   September 1999 - December 2011
KTH   January 1992 - June 1999

Skills
Research, Java, C, Modeling, LaTeX, Embedded Systems, Numerical Analysis, Sensors, Analysis, Simulations, Matlab, Fortran, R&D, Experimentation, CFD, Physics

Anderson Liew

Malta
Regulatory Affairs
Pharmaceuticals

Education
L-Università ta' Malta
Bachelor's degree, Pharmaceutical Technology

University of Cambridge
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL/EFL Language Instructor

International Space University
Southern Hemisphere Summer - Space Program

University of South Australia
Space Studies

法政大学 / Hosei University
Diploma in Environmental Sustainability, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources

ACTIS Education Zurich
Sustainability Studies

Experience
Allergan   February 2015 - Present
The Quadrilingual Linguist   January 2013 - Present
British Council   September 2012 - December 2012
Sika   November 2011 - February 2012
Global Nature Fund   November 2011 - February 2012
Fundación Humedales   November 2011 - February 2012
Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale, Haute École du Paysage d'Ingénierie et d'Architecture   April 2011 - September 2011
Lonza   March 2011 - July 2011
International Journal of Young Leadership   April 2010 - May 2011
Melbourne University Dancesport Club   October 2010 - March 2011

Andrea Bortolus

Nîmes Area, France
Independent Architecture & Planning Professional
Architecture & Planning

Education
International Space University   1984 — 1984
Master, Space

Università IUAV di Venezia

Andrea Guidi

Munich Area, Germany
PA Manager presso Spaceopal
Defense & Space

Education
Chartered Quality Institute, London, UK. (On-going)   2012 — 2012
Quality Management Practices

International Space University   2002 — 2002
Space Study Programme

Delft University of Technology   2000 — 2001
Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'   1997 — 2001
Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Experience
Spaceopal   August 2012 - Present
HE Space Operations   September 2007 - October 2012
SciSys   November 2003 - September 2007
CIRA   January 2003 - September 2003
Carlo Gavazzi Space   April 2001 - December 2001

Skills
Motivation, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Prioritisation, Safety, Process Management, Coaching, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Engineering, Operations, Motivated self-starter

Andrea Jaime Albalat

Munich Area, Germany
Aerospace Engineer Former Executive Director SGAC
Defense & Space

Education
CVA Summer School   2011 — 2011
Summer School, Space Transportation - Launchers

IPPW - 7   2010 — 2010
Short Course, Planetary Protection

Teaching Science and Technology Inc.,   2010 — 2010
Trainning Course, Human Spaceflight

International Space University   2009 — 2009
Space Studies Program 2009, Space

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2007 — 2009
Master, Aerospace Science and Technology

NEWI   2006 — 2007
Bachelor Degree, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2004 — 2007
Technical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering with a major in Aeronavigation

Experience
Space Generation Advisory Council   July 2012 - January 2015
Space Generation Advisory Council   September 2011 - July 2012
European Space Agency   July 2010 - July 2011
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   January 2010 - June 2010
CTAE   April 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Aerospace Engineering, Satellite, Systems Engineering, Human Spaceflight, Space Systems, Space Policy, Project Management, Aerodynamics, Earth Observation, Proposal Writing, Orbit Determination, STK, System Design, Orbital Mechanics, Aerospace, Event Management, Hypersonic, Spacecraft Design, Program Management, Aeronautics, Matlab, Propulsion, Simulink, Spacecraft, GNSS, Systems Design, Simulations, Flight Dynamics, Engineering, Management

Andreas Flouris

Greece
Assistant Professor, University of Thessaly
Research

Education
Dalhousie University   2004 — 2007
PhD, Thermal physiology

International Space University   2005 — 2005
Diploma, Space Life Sciences

Brock University (Canada)   2002 — 2004
MSc, Clinical Epidemiology

University of Wolverhampton (UK)   2001 — 2002
MSc, Applied Physiology

University of Thessaly (Greece)   1997 — 2001
BSc, Kinesiology (Applied Physiology)

Experience
FAME Lab   January 2009 - Present
University of Thessaly   July 2014 - Present
University of Ottawa   June 2012 - Present
Centre for Research and Technology Hellas   July 2014 - Present
Taylor & Francis Group   January 2014 - Present
BioMed Central   November 2013 - Present
Living Lab Thessaly   January 2009 - Present
BioMed Central   January 2010 - August 2015
European Commission   June 2015 - July 2015
Romanian Council for for Scientific Research   April 2015 - July 2015

Skills
Research Design, SPSS, System Testing, Healthcare Consulting, Technical Textiles, Environmental Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Scientific Writing, Entrepreneurship, Data Analysis, Consulting, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, Problem Solving, Testing, Lecturing, Environmental Consulting, Creative Writing, Research, Academic Writing, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Heart rate variability, Brown adipose tissue, Textiles, Grant Writing, Biostatistics, Thermoregulation, University Teaching, Statistics, Qualitative Research, Performance Testing, Bioenergetics, Writing, Biochemistry, Technical Writing, Strategic Planning, Experimentation, Simulations, Human Physiology, Thermal Comfort, Clinical Research, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Science, Public Speaking

Andreas Pollinger

Graz, Steiermark, Austria
Researcher at Space Research Institute / Austrian Academy of Sciences
Defense & Space

Education
Technische Universität Graz   2008 — 2013
PhD, Electrical Engineering

International Space University   2009 — 2009
Space Studies Program

ESA / FFG Summer School Alpbach   2008 — 2008
Sample Return from Moon, Asteroids and Comets

Technische Universität Graz   2001 — 2007
MSc, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Space Research Institute / Austrian Academy of Sciences   August 2007 - Present
Space Research Institute / Austrian Academy of Sciences   September 2006 - June 2007
Infineon Technologies   March 2002 - June 2007

Andrew Ball

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Instrument Engineer at European Space Agency
Research

Education
University of Kent   1994 — 1998
Ph.D., Physics / Space Sciences

International Space University   1996 — 1996
SSP, Space Studies

UCL   1993 — 1994
M.Sc., Spacecraft Technology and Satellite Communications

University of Cambridge   1990 — 1993
M.A. (hons), Natural Sciences

Experience
European Space Agency   October 2008 - Present
The Open University   October 2008 - August 2014
The Open University   January 2001 - October 2008
Institut für Planetologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität   January 1999 - December 2000
International Space Science Institute   February 1998 - October 1998

Andrey Dulub

Russian Federation
Director at SpinUp SINGA Pte Ltd, Director at SpinUp Partners Ltd
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Stanford University   2010 — 2010
SCPM, Stanford Certified Project Manager

Stanford University   2010 — 2010
Professional Certificate, Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Certificate Program

The Open University Business School   2008 — 2009
MSc, International Finance and Management

International Space University   2007 — 2007
Space technology (Executive Space Course)

The Open University Business School   1997 — 2002
MBA, Management

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT)   1984 — 1990
MSc, Applied Mathematics and Physics

Experience
SpinUp SINGA Pte Ltd   November 2013 - Present
SpinUp Partners Ltd   April 2013 - Present
SpinUp Venture LLC   January 2011 - Present
Pension Capital   July 2008 - September 2010
FB Consult   January 2003 - March 2008
Rosconsult, management consulting boutique   1995 - 2002
Moscow branch of regional commercial bank   1994 - 1995

Skills
Change Management, Investments, Business Strategy, Leadership, Project Management, Governance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Start-ups, Consulting, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Project Portfolio..., Program Management, Business Process, Venture Capital, Strategy, Management, Finance, PMO, Mobile Devices, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management

Andrey Karandaev

Russian Federation
Senior Expert, ISC Kosmotras
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Bauman Moscow State Technical University   1998 — 2005
Design Engineer, Robotics and robotic systems

International Space University   2004 — 2004
Summer Session Program (educational space program), Australia, Adelaide

Experience
International Space Company "Kosmotras"   December 2004 - Present

Skills
Systems Engineering, Integration, R&D, Aerospace, Simulations, Matlab, Program Management, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Engineering, Remote Sensing, Change Management

Anna Hogg

Rome Area, Italy
YGT in the Earth Observation department at ESRIN
Research

Education
International Space University   2010 — 2011
MSc, Space Studies

The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2010
Geography, Remote sensing, GIS, the cryosphere

Experience
European Space Agency   September 2011 - Present
University of Leeds   September 2011 - Present
DLR   May 2011 - August 2011
Talisman Energy   2008 - 2009

Skills
ENVI, Matlab, ArcGIS, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, GIS, Research

Antonio Fortunato

Cologne Area, Germany
EUROCOM Team Lead
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2006 — 2007
Master of Science in Space Studies, Systems Engineering, Economics, Policy Law, Remote Sensing

Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'   2000 — 2007
Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Computer Science, Space Structures, Remote Sensing

Experience
DLR   March 2014 - Present
DLR   April 2013 - February 2014
HE Space Operations   January 2009 - March 2013
Carlo Gavazzi Space   September 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Astronaut Training, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Space Station Operations, Aerospace Engineering, System Design, Integration, Simulations, Orbital Mechanics, Human Spaceflight..., Fortran, Training, Space Systems, Satellite, Propulsion, Project Management, Spacecraft

Aurora María Sánchez Fernández

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria Area, Spain
English and German Teacher for children
Education Management

Education
Instituto de Geomática   2008 — 2009
MsC, Airborne Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

International Space University   2008 — 2008
SSP08, Space Studies

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2008 — 2008
Postgraduate module of International MSc in Airborne Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, LIDAR

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2007 — 2007
Postgraduate, Critical Software

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria   1999 — 2006
MSc in Telecommunication Engineering, Signal Processing

Queen's University Belfast   2002 — 2003
Erasmus Semester, Electrical and Aerospace Engineering

Experience
Crecer En Amor   January 2013 - Present
CAMINO RICO   October 2011 - October 2012
PLOCAN   August 2009 - August 2010
CTAE   May 2008 - August 2009
GTD   2007 - 2008
Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias   July 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Child Support, Teaching, Early Childhood..., Childcare, Babysitting, English, Space Systems, Experience Working with..., Spanish, Aerospace, Communication Skills, R&D, Children, German

Beatriz Gallardo Valdivia

Madrid Area, Spain
Technical Officer at European Union Satellite Centre (EUSC)
Defense & Space

Education
ESIC: Business & Marketing School   2013 — 2014
Executive MBA

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2009 — 2011
MSc, Aerospace Science and Technology

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2000 — 2006
MSc, Telecommunication Engineering

International Space University
Space Studies Program, Aerospace

Diplomatic School of the Spanish's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation   2011 — 2012
European Union Studies

Experience
European Union Satellite Centre   March 2011 - Present
NASA   June 2011 - July 2011
European Space Agency   October 2009 - March 2011
International Space University   June 2009 - September 2009
Aerospace Research and Technology Centre (CTAE)   February 2006 - September 2009
Eurona WiFi Networks   March 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Aerospace, European Union, Space Systems, Project Management, Science Outreach, Spacecraft, GNSS, Proposal Writing, Spacecraft Design, Satellite Communications, Requirements Management, Management, Situational Awareness, Telecommunications, Flight Dynamics, Security, Systems Engineering, Space Situational..., UAV, Satellite, System Design

Ben Baseley-Walker

Switzerland
Associate Fellow, Global Fellowship Initiative at Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
International Affairs

Education
International Space University   2007 — 2007
SSP, Space Studies

University of Amsterdam   2005 — 2006
LLM, International Law

The University of Edinburgh   2001 — 2004
M.A., Politics

Experience
Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)   July 2015 - Present
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)   September 2011 - July 2015
Secure World Foundation   October 2007 - September 2011
Space Generation Advisory Council   March 2008 - March 2010
Kenya National Commission for Human Rights   December 2006 - June 2007
UNHCR   2006 - 2006

Skills
Diplomacy, International..., Program Management, International Relations, Public Policy, International..., Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, NGOs, Political Science, Capacity Building, Public International Law, Policy, Politics, Africa, Foreign Policy, International Law, Strategic Communications, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs

Benjamin John Wilcock

Brighton, United Kingdom
Business Research & Development Associate
Higher Education

Education
International Space University   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Space Sciences, B

International Space University   2011 — 2011
Summer Space Studies Program, B

The University of Salford   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Zoology, First Class (Hons)

University of Lincoln   2007 — 2008
Diploma, Animal Care

Experience
.   May 2014 - Present
University of Leeds   October 2012 - August 2013
NASA Ames Research Center   May 2012 - August 2012
Cochrane Polar bear habitat   May 2009 - August 2009
Liverpool World M   November 2008 - February 2009
Officers Club   March 2007 - August 2007
Gulfstream scuba   August 2006 - October 2006
Sealife   April 2002 - May 2002

Skills
Extremophiles, Molecular Cloning, Cell Biology, Science, Zoology, Molecular Biology, Astrobiology, Microsoft Office, Environmental Awareness, Biology, Field Work, Microbiology, DNA extraction, Biochemistry, Emergency First..., Microscopy, Research, PADI Divemaster, EMR Training, RYA Power Boat level 2, Cell Culture, Scientific Writing, Experimental Design, PCR

Benoit Denis

Luxembourg
Projects Directorate at European Investment Bank
Telecommunications

Education
International Space university   2003 — 2004
Master in Science

ABS - American Business School of Paris   2000 — 2003
BBA, Business administration

Fudan university Shanghai, China   2002 — 2002
International management certification

International Relations Institute, Hanoi, Vietnam   2002 — 2002
Cross-cultural management diploma, International and Intercultural Business Management

San Diego State University, San Diego, USA   2002 — 2002
Management program certification, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
European Investment Bank   2014 - Present
Deloitte Luxembourg   2011 - 2014
SES   2007 - 2011
Frost & Sullivan   2004 - 2007

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Radio, ecommerce, Business Process..., Broadcast, Strategic planning, Go-to-market Strategy, Fund raising, Satellite, Strategic Planning, Media, Television, Analysis, Business Planning, Strategic Analysis, M&A experience, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Product Management, DTH, Strategy, pay-tv, Telecommunications, E-commerce, Negotiation, Innovation Management, Broadband, Intelligence, Valuation, Technology, Market Research

Berry Sanders

Breda Area, Netherlands
Chief Technology Officer at CGG Safety & Systems
Chemicals

Education
NCOI Business School   2003 — 2009
MBA, Commercial Management

International Space University   1994 — 1994
Summer session, Space

Technische Universiteit Delft   1986 — 1993
MSc, Aerospace Engineering

Matho school, Nuth

Experience
CGG Safety & Systems   October 2013 - Present
CGG Technologies B.V.   October 2011 - Present
EXXFIRE   October 2011 - January 2015
TNO   January 2011 - September 2011
TNO Defence, Security and Safety   2005 - January 2011
TNO Prins Maurits Laboratory   March 2000 - April 2005
Bradford Engineering   July 1998 - February 2000
Bradford Engineering   November 1995 - June 1998
ISTIC   June 1995 - January 1996
ESA   June 1993 - May 1995

Skills
launch vehicle..., launch vehicle..., Orbital Mechanics, Launch Vehicles, CFD, Systems Engineering, commercialisation of..., Aerodynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Sensors, Fortran, Mathematical Modeling, R&D, System Design, Fluid Mechanics, Product Development, Simulations, Technology Product..., Spacecraft, Defence, Engineering Management, Physics, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Propulsion, Numerical Analysis, Start-ups, Requirements Management, Starting new businesses, Space Systems, launch vehicles, Defense, Aircraft, Satellite, Engineering, Systems Design, Business Development, Fluid Dynamics, Experimentation

Bob Dirks

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Systems Engineer, Research Scientist at TNO
Research

Education
International Space University   2009 — 2009

Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII)   2003 — 2006
PhD

University of Twente   1995 — 2002
M.Sc

Experience
TNO (Optics Department)   June 2010 - Present
European Commission   February 2011 - May 2014
Science [&] Technology   June 2010 - June 2012
SRON   February 2007 - June 2010
CEA   September 2003 - November 2006
NIKHEF   June 2002 - July 2003
SLO   January 1998 - September 2000

Boris Glass

The Hague Area, Netherlands
MixedSignal Microelectronics Expert at European Space Agency
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2010 — 2010
Summer Session Program

   1998 — 2002
Microelectronics

University of Heidelberg   1991 — 1997
Physics

Experience
European Space Agency   2003 - Present
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich   1998 - 2002
University of Heidelberg   1997 - 1998
University of Heidelberg   1995 - 1997
European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany   1991 - 1992

Skills
Mixed Signal, VHDL, Analogue..., Systems Design, Signal Processing, System Design, Sensors, Labview, Spacecraft, Radiation Hardening, Satellite, Matlab, LaTeX, Simulink, Simulations, Image Processing, Physics, Algorithms, FPGA, Microelectronics, Optics, Space Systems, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, R&D

Bruno Altieri

Madrid Area, Spain
Euclid Archive Scientist at ESA
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2003 — 2003
SSP

Université Paul Sabatier (Toulouse III)   1989 — 1990
DEA, Astrophysics and space techniques

Ecole nationale supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace   1987 — 1990
engineer, Aeronautics and space engineering

Prytanée National Militaire

collège Henri Bergson

Experience
ESA   January 2015 - Present
European Space Agency   2005 - Present
European Space Agency   1999 - 2005
European Space Agency   1992 - 1999

Skills
Astrophysics, Simulations, Aerospace, Astronomy, Aeronautics, Systems Engineering, Satellite Systems, Space Systems, Image Processing, Satellite, Science, Physics, Spacecraft, IDL, LaTeX

Bruno D'Espinay

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Head of Investment Analysis at Inmarsat
Telecommunications

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2011 — 2011
Executive education, M&A

International Space University   2010 — 2010
Executive education, Space industry

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2009 — 2009
Executive education, M&A

London Business School   2008 — 2008
Executive education, Finance and Financial Management Services

EDHEC Business School   2003 — 2007
Master of Science, Strategic Management

Experience
Inmarsat   January 2015 - Present
SES   January 2011 - December 2014
SES   November 2012 - March 2013
SES   August 2007 - December 2010
Preceptel   January 2007 - April 2007
Natexis Bleichroeder   April 2006 - September 2006
PriceWaterhouseCoopers   September 2005 - March 2006

Skills
Auditing, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Business Development, Financial Modeling, Managerial Finance, Finance, Start-ups, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Management, Business Planning, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Valuation, Market Analysis

Camille Desportes de la Fosse

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Programme Controller chez European Space Agency
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2007 — 2008
Master's Degree in Space Management

Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)   2005 — 2006
Master's Degree in Planetary Science

Institut de Sciences et Technologie   2002 — 2005
Master's Degree, Geophysical Engineering

Experience
European Space Agency   January 2014 - Present
European Space Agency   September 2008 - December 2013
Canadian Space Agency   November 2006 - August 2007

Carlo Conti

Milan Area, Italy

Education
Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   2004 — 2006
Master's degree of Telecommunication Engineering

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

International Space University
SSP

Experience
Space Engineering SpA Roma   2006 - 2007

Carlos Manuel Entrena Utrilla

Granada Area, Spain
ISU, physicist, researcher, mission designer, systems engineer.
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2015 — 2016
Master of Space Studies, Space engineering, sciences, policy, business and management, human performance, and applications.

International Space University   2015 — 2015
Space Studies Program, Space engineering, sciences, policy, business and management, human performance, and applications., A

Universität Hamburg   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Accelerator Physics, 1.1 (equivalent to A in US system)

Universidad de Granada   2007 — 2012
Licenciatura en Física, General physics, 7.959/10 (equivalent to B+ in US system)

Experience
DESY   October 2013 - August 2014
DESY   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Data Analysis, LaTeX, Physics, Simulations, Fortran, Mathematica, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Matlab, Scientific Computing, Statistics, C++, Particle detectors, Experimentation, Accelerator Physics, Numerical Simulation, Orbital mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Programming, Particle Physics

Carmen Ricote Navarro

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Young Graduate Trainee at European Space Agency
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
VIU   2012 — 2013
Master in Astronomy and Astrophysics

International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Studies Program (SSP)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2007 — 2011
Technical Aeronautical Engineer, Air Navigation

Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business   2011 — 2011
Babson Enterpreneur Progam

WIPO Summer School   2010 — 2010
Intellectual Property

Experience
International Space University   June 2014 - August 2014
European Space Agency   June 2013 - June 2014
European Space Agency   November 2012 - June 2013
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   October 2009 - December 2011
Vanderlande Industries   January 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Space Systems, Matlab, C, Solid Edge, Programming, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Microsoft Office, LaTeX, Spacecraft, Project Management, Labview

Carmen Victoria Felix

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Electronic and Communication Engineer / Space Studies Master
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2009 — 2010
Master, Master in Space Studies

Tecnológico de Monterrey   2003 — 2006
Engineer, Electronic & Communications

Experience
International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety   November 2012 - Present
Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programm   2011 - Present
Red de Talentos en Países Bajos   November 2013 - Present
International Space University   November 2011 - August 2012
TED Conferences   July 2012 - July 2012
NASA Ames Research Center   November 2010 - October 2011
Österreichisches Weltraum Forum (Austrian Space Forum)   March 2011 - April 2011
NASA Ames Research Center   May 2010 - December 2010
International Space University   2009 - 2010
Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd   April 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Engineering, Proposal Writing, Leadership, PMI, Testing, Strategy, Signal Processing, Matlab, C, Embedded Systems, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Engineering Management, Space, Satellite, Robotics, Teamwork, Python, Data Analysis, Management, Labview, Software Engineering, Space Systems, Program Management, Project Planning, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Integration, System Design, Sensors, Aerospace, Spacecraft, Policy, Simulink, Physics, Software Development, Logistics Management, Telecommunications

Carol Lo

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Chartered Engineer
Design

Education
Imperial College London   1995 — 1999
MEng, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

ISLI, University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2007
MSc, System Level Integration

International Space University   1999 — 2000
MSc, Space Studies

Atlantic College   1992 — 1994
IB

St Stephen's Girls' College, Hong Kong   1979 — 1992
HKCEE

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts   1986 — 1992
Junior Music Student, Violin

Tante Marie Culinary Academy
Cordon Bleu Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Experience
Crucial Spark Ltd   January 2012 - Present
Mostly Sailing   December 2008 - Present
Cosmos Education UK   August 2002 - Present
The Kingham Plough   March 2015 - May 2015
Scott Dunn   December 2014 - February 2015
Cambridge Design Partnership   November 2007 - December 2011
EADS Astrium   August 2005 - September 2006
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)   May 2003 - July 2005
Astrium Ltd   March 2001 - May 2003
Accenture   August 2000 - March 2001

Skills
PCB design, Testing, Sensors, Engineering, Engineering Management, System Design, Embedded Software, Wireless, Product Development, Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, Simulations, Electronics, Project Management, Manufacturing

Caroline Tomas

Barcelona Area, Spain
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
IE Business School   2004 — 2004
Master, Spanish Law Practice (business oriented)

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2000 — 2002
Master, International Relations & Economics

International Space University   2000 — 2000
SSP, Space studies

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1996 — 2000
Master, Spanish Law

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1996 — 2000
Master, French Law

Lycée Guist´hau   1993 — 1996
Baccalauréat en Sciences, spécialité Physique-Chimie, Baccalauréat français Mention Bien

Collège de l´Harteloire à Brest

Experience
Value Retail   August 2010 - Present
Garrigues   September 2006 - August 2010
Ernst & Young   January 2004 - September 2006
Economic Department of the French Embassy in Boston (MA, USA)   January 2003 - December 2003
Uría Menéndez   July 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Spanish, Cross-border..., French, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Contract Management, Intellectual Property, English, Legal Advice, Basic Russian, Negotiation, Real Estate, Competition Law, Corporate Law, Joint Ventures, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Restructuring

Charles Laing

United Kingdom
Research Scientist, Space Commentator & Entrepreneur
Defense & Space

Education
King's College London, U. of London   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Space Medicine

International Space University   2013 — 2013
Space Studies Program

King's College London, U. of London   2011 — 2013
AKC, Associateship of King’s College

King's College London, U. of London   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Spaceflight Physiology & Health

University of Aberdeen   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc; Hons), Biomedical Science

Experience
DLR   October 2012 - Present
Freelance   May 2014 - Present
Heart Clothing   August 2004 - Present
UK Space Biomedicine Association   April 2012 - March 2015
Conservative Party   January 2012 - December 2014
MediCurve Limited   March 2012 - May 2013
Kings College London Business Club   October 2011 - November 2012
Scottish Institute for Enterprise   September 2009 - August 2011
NACUE   May 2010 - April 2011
House of Commons   July 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Team Leadership, Marketing, Cardiovascular Training, Statistics Analysis and..., Social Networking, Strategy, Change Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Teamwork, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Space Operations, Project Management, Research, Public Relations, Analysis, Management, Cardiovascular Fitness, Start-ups, Leadership, Social Media, Matlab, Spaceflight Physiology, Event Management, Interventional..., Entrepreneurship, Scientific Analysis, Political Campaigns

Chris Hackett

Guildford, United Kingdom
EGSE Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space
Defense & Space

Education
University of Surrey   2009 — 2014
Master of Engineering (MEng), Space Technology and Planetary Exploration, First Class Honours

International Space University   2014 — 2014
SSP14, Human Performance in Space, Exoplanets

St Brendan's Sixth Form College   2007 — 2009
Maths, Further Maths, Business, Physics, A-C

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space   September 2014 - Present
Dstl   September 2011 - August 2012
Costa Coffee   September 2010 - May 2011
Showcase Cinema De Lux   July 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Satellite Imagery, Java, Matlab, Teamwork, Robotics, Electronics, C, Electronic Engineering, VHDL, Engineering, Satellite Systems..., Programming, C++

Chris Runciman

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Cost Engineer & Project Controller at the European Space Agency
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2005 — 2006
Masters of Science in Space Management, Management, Knowledge Management, Policy and ISRU

International Space University   2005 — 2005
SSP, Space Systems Analysis and Design

University of Toronto   2000 — 2004
BASc, Engineering Science - Aerospace

Experience
European Space Agency   June 2013 - Present
European Space Agency   January 2012 - Present
Moltek Consultants Ltd   November 2008 - January 2012
European Space Agency   January 2007 - May 2008
Frost & Sullivan   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Program Management, Aerodynamics, Software Engineering, System Design, Project Planning, Aerospace Engineering, Process Simulation, Requirements Management, Simulink, STK, Flight Dynamics, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Management, Matlab, Spacecraft, Avionics, Simulations, Project Engineering, Process Development, Earned Value Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Writing, Orbital Mechanics, MS Project, Satellite Communications, Satellite, Space Systems, Cost Estimating, Robotics, System Architecture, Propulsion, Analysis, Defence, Security Clearance, Testing, GNSS, Engineering, Aerospace, Integration, Cost Engineering, Proposal Writing, Project Estimation, Satellite Systems..., Finite Element Analysis

Christian Kulik

Vasteras, Sweden
Claims Manager at Bombardier Transportation
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Luleå tekniska universitet   1998 — 2004
Master of Science, Industrial Management / Space Engineering

International Space University

Experience
Bombardier Transportation   April 2015 - Present
Bombardier Transportation   December 2009 - Present
Kulik @ Home   January 2009 - December 2009
GECI GmbH   August 2005 - January 2009
Airbus   2005 - 2009
Qualityqb   2000 - 2005

Skills
Leadership, Project Management, Aeronautics, Engineering, Management, Aerospace, Training, Program Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Analysis

Christine Nam

Leipzig Area, Germany
Research Scientist at University of Leipzig
Research

Education
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology   2008 — 2011
Dr. rerum naturalium, Atmospheric Sciences and Climatology

International Space University   2006 — 2007

University of Alberta   1997 — 2005

Experience
University of Leipzig   March 2013 - Present
Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique   May 2011 - February 2013
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology   February 2011 - April 2011

Skills
LaTeX, Fortran, Science, Research, Physics

Claudia Kessler

Bremen Area, Germany
Defense & Space

Education
Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg   2006 — 2008
MBA

International Space University   1993 — 1993

Technical University Munich   1984 — 1990
Dipl. Ing.

Experience
HE Space Operations   April 2004 - Present
EADS Astrium   January 1999 - February 2004
Kayser-Threde GmbH   1990 - 1999

Skills
National Security, Aerospace Engineering, Government, Remote Sensing, Proposal Writing, Space Systems, Catia, DoD, Aircraft, Earned Value Management, CMMI, Finite Element Analysis, Requirements Management, R&D, Simulations, Avionics, Security Clearance, Satellite, Testing, Software Engineering, System Architecture, International Project..., Leadership, Satellite Communications, Technology Management, Composites, Analysis, Fortran, Military, Sensors, Flights, Physics, Integration, Aeronautics, Aviation, Business Development, Requirements Analysis, Aerospace, Spacecraft, System Design, Systems Engineering, Defense, Configuration Management, Project Planning, Technical Writing, Project Management, Matlab, Defence, Government Contracting, Engineering Management

Cristian Lazar

Romania
Internship at Airbus Defence and Space (Space Systems, Inc.)
Airlines/Aviation

Education
International Space University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Master of Space Studies 2015

Politehnica University of Bucharest   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Human and Spaceflight Exploration   2013 — 2013
Space, Physics, Summer School - Umea University, Sweden

"Lucian Blaga" High-School, Oradea   2006 — 2010
High-School Baccalaureate, Mathematics and Intensive Informatics

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space   June 2015 - Present
Romanian Space Agency (ROSA)   October 2011 - Present
Romanian Airclub   February 2012 - Present

Skills
Heat Transfer, Spacecraft, Simulations, Stress Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Simulation, MSC.Patran, Aircraft Design, CATIA, Aeronautics, Aviation, Satellite, Orbital Mechanics, MathCAD, Observational Astronomy, Aircraft, Fortran, Systems Engineering, SolidWorks, Aerospace, Propulsion, Solidworks, Flights, Astrophysics, Simulink, Composites, Catia, Human Factors, Space Systems, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Rockets, Informatics, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Mechanics, Astronomy, ANSYS, Fluid Mechanics

Cynthia Jimenez

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Leiden University   2006 — 2010
Doctor in Space Law, satellite remote sensing, legal and institutional aspects of space cooperation

The Hague Academy of International Law   2008 — 2008
Summer session, Public International Law

International Space University   2005 — 2006
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Space Management, Space Management

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)   2003 — 2005
Masters of laws (LL.M.), Law

Experience
SITA/OnAir   2011 - Present
International Institute of Space Law (IISL)   2008 - 2013
Leiden University   2006 - 2010
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs   February 2007 - May 2007
Federal Commission of Telecommunications   2000 - 2005
Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta   June 1999 - September 1999

Skills
Policy, Project Management, Telecommunications, European Law, Contract Negotiation, Research, International Relations, Space Law, Aerospace, Corporate Governance, International Law, Intellectual Property, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Strategy, Satellite, Regulatory Affairs

Dana Reizniece

Latvia
Member at Parliament of Latvia
Public Policy

Education
International Space University   2010 — 2011

College Of Law, Riga

Ventspils Augstskola

Experience
Parliament of Latvia   October 2010 - Present
Ventspils High Technology Park   2006 - Present
Ministry of Transportation and Communication   October 2010 - September 2011

Dani Tarragó

Barcelona Area, Spain
Researcher at CIMNE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Research

Education
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2010 — 2013
Ph D candidate, Geotechnical Engineering

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2008 — 2010
MS, Geotechnical Engineering

International Space University   2008 — 2008
Space Studies Program, Space Industry & Remote Sensing

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2000 — 2006
MS & BS, geological engineering

Experience
CIMNE   November 2006 - Present
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   September 2008 - November 2014
Grupo de Trabajo de Rellenos Portuarios IP03 de Puertos del Estado (Ministerio de Fomento)   February 2010 - June 2012
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   February 2012 - March 2012
University of Barcelona   September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Geotechnics, Rock Mechanics, Numerical Simulation, Hydrogeology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Slope Stability, Modeling, Minerals, Numerical Analysis, Civil Engineering, Finite Element Analysis

Daniel Gheri

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Italian operations and Industrial integration at Airbus Defence and Space
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   1993 — 1993
Facoltà di Ingegneria di Firenze, Electrical and Space Engineering

Università degli Studi di Firenze   1980 — 1986
Laurea, Ingegneria Elettronica

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space   January 2014 - Present
Astrium   September 2011 - Present
Astrium   August 2009 - August 2011
EADS Astrium   August 2003 - July 2009
EADS Astrium   June 2001 - July 2003

Skills
Propulsion, Subcontracting, Space Systems, Supplier Management, Aerospace Engineering, RF, Microwave, Spacecraft, Supplier, Telecommunications, Satellite, ESA, Procurement, Aerospace, Earth Observation, SATCOM, Satellite Communications, Satellite Systems, Supply Management, Systems Engineering, Supplier Evaluation

Daniela Genta

Paris Area, France
VP, Radio Regulatory Affairs and Policy
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   1996 — 1997
Master Degree, Space Law and Economics

Università degli Studi di Torino   1996 — 1996
Post graduate, International Trade Law

Università di Pisa   1989 — 1995
Laurea in Scienze Politiche, International Relations and Law

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space   October 2013 - Present
International Institute of Space Law, Paris   1997 - Present
THALES ALENIA SPACE   March 2011 - September 2013
Solaris Mobile   November 2008 - February 2011
Thales Alenia Space   November 2006 - November 2008
Eutelsat SA   September 1997 - October 2006

Skills
Business Planning, Integration, Product Development, Strategy, Start-ups, International Business, International Sales, Satellite Communications, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, European Union, Aerospace, Project Planning, Satellite, Wireless, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, Policy, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Regulatory Affairs, Mobile Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Mergers, Business Strategy, Government, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Analysis

Daniela Quelhas

Paris Area, France
Legal Intern at SMITH D'ORIA
Law Practice

Education
Centre régional de formation professionnelle des avocats CRFPA - Ecole de formation du Barreau EFB   2014 — 2016
Law, Avocat

Hague Academy of International Law   2008 — 2008
International Law and Legal Studies

Université du Droit et de la Santé (Lille II)   2003 — 2008
PhD, International Law

International Space University   2004 — 2004
Summer Session Program, Space Sciences: Engineering; Business & Management; Satellite Applications; Policy & Law

University of South Australia   2004 — 2004
Graduate Certificate, Applied Sciences

Université du Droit et de la Santé (Lille II)   2002 — 2003
Master's Degree, International and European Law

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree International Business Law, International Buniness Law

Université Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne   1998 — 2002
Graduate Language Certificate English applied to Legal Sciences, Legal English

Lycée Condorcet   1995 — 1998
Baccalauréat Série S - mention AB

Institut d'études politiques de Lille

Experience
SMITH D'ORIA   January 2015 - Present
Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) – France   July 2014 - December 2014
Institut de Formation Juridique   June 2014 - December 2014
Capavocat   July 2006 - June 2014
Institute of Political studies of Lille   January 2005 - April 2014
GRAM - AFSP   2013 - 2014
Faculté Libre de droit   November 2010 - December 2012
Le Pré Barreau   October 2010 - December 2011
Université Lille 2   September 2008 - August 2010
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) - French Space Agency   January 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Legal Advice, European Law, International Relations, Teaching, European Union, Analysis, Policy Analysis, French, International..., Public International Law, International Law, Courses, International..., International Criminal..., Theory, English, Public Policy, Competition Law, Foreign Policy, Writing, Research, Human Rights, Legal Research, Databases, Microsoft Office, Editing

Daniël ten Bloemendal

The Hague Area, Netherlands
AIT manager at Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2007 — 2007
SSP, Space Studies, Space Science, Management of Space, Space and Society, Space and Culture

University of Twente   1999 — 2006
MSc, Applied Physics, Applied Optics, Plasmonics

Geert Groote College   1993 — 1999
VWO, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Dutch, English, German, Latin

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands B.V.   May 2013 - Present
Science [&] Technology   May 2013 - July 2015
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands B.V.   June 2014 - May 2015
Teledyne Geophysical Instruments   December 2011 - April 2013
TNO   February 2006 - March 2011
TNO Science & Industry   June 2006 - January 2011
ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences   January 2005 - November 2005
Universitat de Barcelona   May 1994 - July 1994

Skills
Risk Management, Photonics, Fiber Optics, LaTeX, Aerospace, Signal Processing, Testing, R&D, Nanotechnology, Systems Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Requirement..., Optics, Physics, Integration, Fiber Optic Sensors, Microscopy, Experimentation, Laser, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Programming, Sensors, Satellite, Analysis, Spectroscopy, Spacecraft, Engineering, System Design, Requirements Management, Manufacturing, Applied Physics, Simulink, Simulations, Labview, Mathematica, Science

Daria Shapovalova

Moscow, Russian Federation
International Aviation Insurance Broker at Malakut Insurance Brokers
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Moscow Aviation Institute (State Technical University) (MAI)   2005 — 2011
BS and MS, Aerospace System Engineering

International Space University   2008 — 2009
Master of Science, Space Studies

Experience
Malakut Insurance Brokers   March 2013 - Present
Malakut Constellation Insurance Brokers CJSC   June 2010 - May 2013
International Science and Technology Center   November 2009 - September 2011
SES ASTRA   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Project Management, Market Analysis, Matlab, French, System Design, Business Strategy, Simulations, Technical Writing, Fortran, Research, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Systems Engineering, Market Research, Aerospace, Satellite, Space Systems, International Relations, International Project..., Data Analysis

Dave Hanratty

Ireland
Senior Executive Engineer at Monaghan County Council
Civil Engineering

Education
Waterford Institute of Technology   2008 — 2010
MBA, Management

Trinity College Dublin   2005 — 2006
MSc, Civil Engineering

International Space University   2003 — 2003
SSP, Space Studies

University College Dublin   2000 — 2002
MEngSc, Mechanical Engineering

University College Dublin   1995 — 1999
BE, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Monaghan County Council   December 2014 - Present
WaterfordCoCo   September 2006 - December 2014
Kerry Foods   September 2003 - August 2005
Dublin Institute of Technology   September 2000 - June 2005

Skills
Water Resources, Project Planning, Road, Inspection, Process Improvement, Management, Bridge, Project Engineering, Engineering, AutoCAD, Research, Water Treatment, Contract Management, Civil Engineering, Budgets, Water Quality, Water, Water Management

David Bekaert

Leeds, United Kingdom
PhD student University of Leeds
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2013 — 2013
Space Studies Program

University of Leeds   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Technische Universiteit Delft   2008 — 2011
MSc, Earth and Planetary Observation

Delft University of Technology   2005 — 2008
BSc, Aerospace Engineering

GITOK

Experience
Stanford University   January 2015 - February 2015
European Space Agency   May 2011 - July 2012
European Space Agency   January 2011 - April 2011
Jet Propulsion Laboratory   January 2010 - May 2010
Delft University of Technology   September 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, Algorithms, LaTeX, Matlab, Signal Processing, Interferometry, Remote Sensing, Image Processing, Spacecraft, Geodesy, GPS, Simulations, tropospheric InSAR..., Aerospace, Earth Observation, Radar

David Ferrer Desclaux

Barcelona Area, Spain
Aerospace Engineer
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2011
Space

IE Business School   2010 — 2010
Seminar in startup management

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2004 — 2010
Master's Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Ecole nationale supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace   2009 — 2009
MSc Thesis, Aerodynamics

Experience
zero2infinity   October 2009 - May 2015

Skills
Spacecraft, Stratospheric Ballooning, Catia, Systems Engineering, Aircraft, New Space, Aerospace Engineering, Aerodynamics

David Vivanco

Paris Area, France
Head of Marketing
Telecommunications

Education
HEC Paris   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

ESSEC Business School   2012 — 2012
Executive Education, Marketing Strategy

International Space University   2003 — 2004
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Space Studies, Class rank: 2nd

Colorado School of Mines   2002 — 2003
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Management in Engineering and Technology Sectors, GPA: 3.9/4

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Energy, Environment, Oil & Mining, Grade: 10/10

Experience
Arianespace   2010 - Present
Arianespace   2009 - 2010
European Space Agency   2005 - 2009
Space Horizons   2004 - 2005
Futron Aviation Corporation   2004 - 2004
Dagdelen Consulting   2003 - 2003
NASA   2002 - 2003

Skills
Quantitative Methods..., Informatique..., Systems Engineering, Project Planning, Communications par..., Business Development, Business Strategy, Planification de projets, Aerospace, Earth Observation, Étude de marché, Marketing Communications, Operations Research, Business Intelligence, Stratégie commerciale, Aérospatiale, Product Marketing, Engineering, Stratégie, Market Research, Strategy, Stratégie marketing, Gestion de projet, Ingénierie, Project Management, Développement commercial, Satellite Communications, Marketing Strategy

Delphine Van Vynckt

Brussels Area, Belgium
Product Assurance Manager at Antwerp Space
Telecommunications

Education
Université catholique de Louvain   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Distinction

Politecnico di Milano   2010 — 2011
Master's, Material Engineering, Nanotechnology, Distinction

Université catholique de Louvain
Bachelor's, Engineering, Physics and Chemistry Engineering

International Space University   2010 — 2010
SSP2010, Space, Summer Space Program

Experience
Antwerp Space   January 2013 - Present
beSPACE - Community of Young Space Professionals/Enthousiasts in Belgium   February 2013 - Present
European Space Agency   February 2012 - April 2012
Space Generation Advisory Council   September 2011 - September 2011
International Space University   June 2010 - August 2010
The Mars Society   October 2009 - May 2010
Université catholique de Louvain   September 2009 - January 2010
European Space Agency   January 2009 - October 2009
The Hague International Model United Nations   2005 - 2005

Skills
Matlab, Physics, LaTeX, SEM, Project Risk, Business Requirements, Telecommunications..., Production Assurance, Requirement..., Quality Assurance, ground station, Aerospace, Internal Audit, Java, ALD, Project Reviews, Systems Engineering, Space Exploration, Materials Testing

Didier Schmitt

Brussels Area, Belgium
Space Policy at European External Action Sevice
Political Organization

Education
IHEDN   2001 — 2002
Auditor, Defence issues

University Strasbourg & Toulouse   1984 — 1992
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Biosciences & GP training, General Practitioner

International Space University   1989 — 1989
Summer Session Programme, Life Sciences

University Strasbourg   1980 — 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Pharmacology - Immunology, PhD

Experience
European External Action Service   February 2015 - Present
European Commission (BEPA)   December 2012 - January 2015
European Commission (DG ENTR)   April 2009 - November 2012
European Space Agency   March 1997 - March 2009
International Space University   September 1996 - March 1997
University Hospital Toulouse   October 1992 - October 1996

Skills
French, Foresight, International Relations, Program Management, Remote Sensing, Satellite, Policy Analysis, Creative thinking, Communication Skills, Spacecraft, International..., Diplomacy, Group Work, Public Policy, Policy, Scientific advice, International Project..., Space Systems, European Union, Innovation Management

Dimitrios Lamprou

Greece
Systems Engineer at Adamant Composites Ltd
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of Patras   2000 — 2006

International Space University

Experience
Adamant Composites Ltd.   June 2014 - Present
Surrey Space Centre   October 2007 - December 2013
Jet Propulsion Laboratory   May 2007 - August 2007
Delta-Utec/ESA   2005 - 2007
Delta Utec SRC   2005 - 2006

Skills
Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Propulsion, Project Management, Simulink, Satellite, Finite Element Analysis, Testing

Dominique Bazin

London, United Kingdom
Student at International Space University
Banking

Education
International Space University   1966 — 1970

Dr. Anis Karim, MBBS, MSS

Strasbourg Area, France
Strategic Business Consultant International Markets at AVAGMAH Online School | Executive Director at The CosmoSphere
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Stevens Institute of Technology   2011 — 2014
ME, Space Systems Engineering

Cliniminds   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Clinical Research

International Space University   2004 — 2005
MSS, Space Studies

University of Kerala   1994 — 2001
MBBS, Medicine & Surgery

University of Kerala   1991 — 1993
Pre-Degree, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

Board of Public Examinations, Kerala State
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, High School

School of Advanced Technology
Certificate Courses, Advanced & Essential C Language

Experience
AVAGMAH Online School   August 2013 - Present
The CosmoSphere   October 2013 - Present
SpaceVarsity   June 2013 - Present
Sept Aerospatiale Consulting and Research Pvt. Ltd.   December 2011 - Present
Karimsoft   January 2006 - Present
Mars Desert Research Station Crew 145   December 2014 - December 2014
Space Colony Earth, Inc.   June 2012 - December 2012
Insurance Medical Services   October 2011 - June 2012
GI Infologics Pvt. Ltd.   December 2007 - February 2008
The University of Texas Medical Branch   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Business Development, Management, Medical/Community..., Project Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Clinical Research, Integration, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Joomla!, Dreamweaver,..., Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Medical Practice, Experimental..., Research, Cardiovascular,..., Program Management, Computer and Technical..., Change Management, Astronomy, Analysis, Human Spaceflight, Spacecraft, Space Medical Research, Strategy, Team Management, Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Web Design, Development..., Medicine, Medical Office, Business Planning, Software Development

Dr. Jan Walter Schroeder

United Kingdom

Education
International Space University   2010 — 2010
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Space Studies Programm

Taipei Medical University   2007 — 2007
Master's Degree, Photometric Stereo

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   2003 — 2007
Master's Degree, Medical Informatics, Master

Experience
Sensovo   October 2012 - Present
Bournemouth University   October 2009 - October 2013
Roche   August 2009 - October 2009
CTAE   March 2008 - December 2008
SAP   January 2006 - March 2007

Dr. Jose I. Rojas

Barcelona Area, Spain
Researcher & teaching assistant at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2005 — 2011
PhD, Aerospace Science and Technology

The University of British Columbia   2008 — 2008
Research stage, Aerospace Science and Technology

Beihang University   2007 — 2007
ISU SSP07, Space Science and Technology

International Space University   2007 — 2007
ISU SSP07, Space Science and Technology

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   1997 — 2004
MEng., Aeronautics and Astronautics

Experience
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   October 2004 - Present
United Nations   2009 - 2009
Skydair Empuriabrava - Voralcel SL   October 2004 - January 2008
AENA   July 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Fortran, Labview, Windows, Microsoft Office, Modeling, CFD, English, Research, GIS, Matlab, Fluid Mechanics, C, Renewable Energy, Kalman filtering, Aerodynamics, Solid Edge, Programming, Teaching, R&D, Gnuplot, Aerospace, Simulations, Problem Solving, Numerical Simulation, Aeronautics, LaTeX, AutoCAD, Engineering, Teamwork, French, Spanish, Signal Processing, ANSYS, Simulation

Ed Chester

Leicester, United Kingdom
Systems Engineer (CEng); Technical Consultant; Entrepreneur; Project Manager
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Newcastle University   1998 — 2002
Ph.D., Computer architecture, number theory, digital signal processing

International Space University   2002 — 2002
SSP, Multidisciplinary space studies

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne   1995 — 1996
M.Sc., Microelectronics

Durham University   1992 — 1995
B.Sc., Physics

Experience
Catena Space   September 2014 - Present
meethub   November 2011 - Present
International Space University   January 2009 - Present
Smartspanner   January 2014 - Present
Space IDEAS Hub, University of Leicester   July 2011 - March 2014
Aevo Technologies   October 2011 - October 2013
Aevo GmbH   April 2010 - October 2012
CTAE   April 2007 - January 2011
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   August 2008 - August 2010
Singularity University   August 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Operations Research, Optimisation, Requirements Analysis, International Project..., Engineering, Verilog, Matlab, Electronics, Physics, Project Management, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office +..., Integration, Designs, MySQL, Programming, Simulations, Excel, Unix, Spacecraft, Entrepreneurship, Database Administration..., Linux, Algorithm Optimization, HTML, Windows, Image Processing, PHP, R&D, Research, ESA SCOS-2000 (Use,..., Satellite, Sensors, Robotics, Perl, System Design, Microsoft Office, Visio, MS Project, Space Systems, Embedded Systems, Analysis, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, MOIS, Engineering Management, Proposal Writing, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Start-ups