International Space University Alumni

Laura Andre-Boyet

Cologne Area, Germany
Astronaut Instructor
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2012
Executive MBA

Institut national polytechnique de Toulouse   2009 — 2009
Leadership and Project Management

Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal   2006 — 2007
Engineer certificate, Biomedical, Information Technology

Polytech'Grenoble   2004 — 2007
Engineer's degree, Technologies de L'information pour la Santé

Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I)   2002 — 2004
DEUG, Life science and Pharmacology

Experience
Lufthansa Flight Training for European Space Agency at European Astronaut Center   April 2010 - Present
LFT for ESA   April 2010 - Present
MEDES-IMPS for CADMOS-CNES   January 2008 - April 2010
Nagasaki Laboratory   May 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Avionics, Systems Engineering, Characterization, Computer Science, MSC.Patran, Numerical Analysis, LaTeX, Algorithms, Sensors, Nastran, R&D, Propulsion, Engineering, System Design, C++, Physiology, Science Communication, Finite Element Analysis, Laboratory, Spacecraft, Physics, Data Analysis, Matlab, Composites, Mathematical Modeling, Aerodynamics, Aerospace, ANSYS, Modeling, Orbital Mechanics, Remote Sensing, Science, Nanotechnology, Research, Machine Learning, Space Systems, Satellite Communications, Satellite, Experimentation, Scientific Computing, Simulations, Earth Observation, Scientific Writing, C, Astrophysics, Image Processing, Programming, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Labview

Laura ten Bloemendal

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Marketing and Recruitment Manager Space at Science [&] Technology
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2007 — 2008

Rice University   2003 — 2007
BA

International Space School!   2002 — 2002

Clear Lake High School

Experience
Science [&] Technology   February 2014 - Present
Entrance - Oil and Gas Software Consulting   September 2011 - May 2013
Foundation for International Space Education   September 2011 - 2013
European Space Agency   July 2010 - April 2011
Science [&] Technology   March 2009 - April 2011
TNO Space   October 2008 - July 2010
Netherlands Space Office   July 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Newsletters, International Relations, Integrated Marketing, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Strategic Communications, Entrepreneurship, Editing, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Research, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Management, Internal Communications, Technical Writing, Marketing, Market Research, Online Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, Blogging, Event Planning, Analysis, Project Management, Program Management, Content Marketing, Technical Marketing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Content Management

Laurance Higgs

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Call Centre Project Manager at Morrison Utility Services
Management Consulting

Education
International Space University   1998 — 1999
MSc, Space Studies

Anglia Polytechnic University   1996 — 1998
BA (Hons), Business Administration, 2.2

Norwich City College   1994 — 1996
Higher National Diploma, Business Information Technology

Clarendon College Nottingham   1993 — 1994
NVQ, Business Administration, Level 3

Clarendon College Nottingham   1992 — 1994
National Diploma, Business and Finance

West Bridgford High School   1992 — 1994
GCSEs

Experience
Morrison Utility Services   March 2015 - Present
Contact Centre Developments   March 2015 - Present
Kier Group   August 2014 - March 2015
The Phone Room   February 2013 - November 2013
FocusZenith Ltd   September 2002 - October 2012
Visit County Durham   September 2011 - November 2011
Dumfries & Galloway Housing Partnership   September 2007 - November 2007
The University of Nottingham   January 2005 - April 2005
Lloyds UDT RIGP Finance   February 2002 - August 2002
Lloyds UDT RIGP Finance   July 2001 - February 2002

Skills
Community Outreach, Leadership, Space Systems, Business Analysis, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Process..., Start-ups, Coaching, Business Development, Aerospace, Training, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Management, Research, Marketing Communications

Leon Bremer

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Senior Functional Specialist Software & Simulation at Dutch Space
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   1999 — 1999
SSP, Space

Delft University of Technology   1993 — 1994
n/a, Aerospace

University of Twente   1985 — 1990
Msc, Computer sciences

Experience
Dutch Space   January 2012 - Present
Dutch Space   November 2001 - December 2011
Atos Origin   1994 - 2001
Origin Nederland   1994 - 2001
BSO Origin   1994 - 1997
Royal Netherlands Navy   May 1991 - September 1994

Skills
Requirements Management, Engineering, Software Development, Simulations, Aerospace, Aircraft, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Defense, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, System Design, Systems Engineering, Integration, UML

Lex Meijer

Leiden, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2006 — 2007
Summer Session Program, Beijing, China

Delft University of Technology   1994 — 2001
MS, Aerospace Engineering

St. Ignatius Gymnasium   1987 — 1993

Zuidema
Insight in Influence

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands B.V.   March 2004 - Present
Netherlands Space Society (NVR)   2009 - Present
Space Generation Advisory Council   2011 - 2013
International Space University   2007 - 2007
Swedish Space Corporation   January 2002 - September 2003
Delft University of Technology   October 2001 - January 2002
Delft University of Technology   March 2001 - April 2001
ESA/ESTEC   2000 - 2001

Skills
Space Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Defence, Aerospace, Propulsion, Aeronautics, Simulation, Simulations, Catia, Systems Design, Engineering Management, Configuration Management, Aircraft, Requirements Management, Simulink, System Design, Aerodynamics, Earth Observation, Engineering, Flight Dynamics, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Satellite Systems, Spacecraft, Aerospace Engineering, Satellite, Testing, Fortran, Avionics

Linda Moser

Munich Area, Germany
Research Scientist at DLR
Research

Education
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz   2002 — 2008
MSc

International Space University   2007 — 2007

Alpbach Summer School   2006 — 2006

Bundessportakademie Oesterreich (BSPA)   1999 — 2000
Lehrwart

Experience
DLR   October 2014 - Present
DLR   October 2011 - September 2014
DLR   December 2010 - September 2011
International Space University   July 2011 - July 2011
European Space Agency   September 2008 - November 2010
International Space University   June 2009 - August 2009
Graz University of Technology   September 2007 - March 2008
University of Graz   October 2006 - January 2008
GUG Graz   January 2000 - January 2008
Diverse research and governmental organisations   August 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Foreign Languages, IDL, Software, Cartography, Simulations, Geography, Climate Change, Physical Geography, Remote Sensing, ArcGIS, ENVI, Satellite, Image Analysis, Digital Image Processing, ERDAS Imagine, Spacecraft, Earth Observation, Space-planning, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Photogrammetry, Science, Image Processing

Lionel Jacques

Liège Area, Belgium
Thermal Engineer and PhD Student
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Summer Program 2012, Space applications

   2004 — 2009
Civil Engineer, Aerospace Engineering

Experience
Université de Liège (ULg)   October 2012 - Present
Centre Spatial de Liège   June 2012 - Present
European Space Agency   July 2011 - June 2012
Centre Spatial de Liège   August 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Thermal, Samcef, Matlab, Heat Transfer, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Analysis, Catia, Stress Analysis, Simulink, Solidworks

Louise Lindblad

Lisbon Area, Portugal
AOCS Systems Engineer at Tekever
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Kungliga tekniska högskolan / KTH Royal Institute of Technology   2008 — 2013
Engineering Physics

International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Studies Program 2012

Viktor Rydberg Gymnasium   2005 — 2008

Deutsche Schule Stockholm   1999 — 2005

Experience
Tekever   May 2014 - Present
OHB Sweden AB   August 2013 - May 2014
European Space Agency   February 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Simulations, Matlab, Simulink

Louise Phillips

Berlin Area, Germany
Development Engineer VME at Rolls Royce Deutschland ltd & Co KG
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Space Studies Program

University of Limerick   2008 — 2011
B.Eng Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Structure

Dublin Institute of Technology   2006 — 2008
Certificate, Manutronics Automation

Experience
Rolls Royce Deutschland ltd & Co KG   October 2013 - Present
Rolls Royce Deutschland ltd & Co KG   December 2011 - Present
International Space University   July 2011 - September 2011
Eirtech Aviation Ltd.   May 2011 - June 2011
Shannon Aerospace   May 2009 - January 2010
Shannon Aerospace   February 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Aerospace, Composites, Maintenance & Repair, AutoCAD, Software Documentation, Aircraft Maintenance, Manufacturing, Aviation, Aircraft, Aerodynamics, Analysis, Avionics, Management, Airlines, CAD, Catia, Engineering, Aeronautics, Project Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Louise Went

Noordwijk, Provincie Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Business & technical management trainee ESA
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University
Executive Space Course

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Master of Business Administration (MSc), Specialization: Strategy and Innovation

International School of The Hague
International Baccalaureate

Experience
Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications   July 2015 - Present
European Space Agency   April 2015 - Present
European Space Agency   July 2014 - March 2015
Ministerie van Economische Zaken   December 2012 - June 2014
Belastingdienst   December 2011 - November 2012
TNO   March 2011 - August 2011
Euroborg horeca   February 2007 - January 2010

LtCol Ella Carlsson, PhD

Stockholm, Sweden
Head of Air Power Concepts and Doctrine Branch at Swedish Armed Forces
Defense & Space

Education
National Defense College   2012 — 2013

Swedish National Graduate School of Space Technology   2004 — 2008
PhD, Physics

Luleå University of Technology   2000 — 2004
MSc, Space Engineering

Vatican Observatory Summer School   2005 — 2005
Astrobiology

International Space University   2004 — 2004
Applied Science Space Studies

NORDITA Master Class in Physics   2002 — 2002
Physics

Air Force Academy   1993 — 1995
Military Officer, Aircraft Technology

Experience
Swedish Armed Forces   January 2015 - Present
KTH Space Center   September 2014 - Present
Swedish Armed Forces   January 2014 - December 2014
Swedish Armed Forces   June 2013 - January 2014
Swedish Armed Forces   August 2010 - 2012
Swedish Armed Forces   August 2008 - July 2010
Swedish Institute of Space Physics   2007 - 2010
Swedish Armed Forces   1995 - 2008
The Mars Society, Mars Arctic Research Station   July 2003 - July 2003
The Mars Society, Mars Desert Research Station   December 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Fortran, Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Aerodynamics, Spacecraft, Chocolate, R&D, Satellite Communications, Research, Optics, Satellite, Military Operations, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Matlab, Systems Design, Physics, Leadership, System Design, Sensors, Space Systems, Military, System Architecture, Defence, Requirements Management, Science, LaTeX, Command, Analysis, Project Management, Air Force, Radar, Systems Engineering, Defense, Aerospace, Engineering Management, Space Technology

Lucia Soto

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Mission Analysis and Instrument Data Simulators
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   2001 — 2007
Aeronautic Enginer

Instituto Politécnico Nacional   2007 — 2008
Aeronautic engineer - End of degree project

International Space University   2011 — 2011
Summer Session Program, Graz, Austria

Community of Ariane Villages Summerschool   2007 — 2007

Experience
GMV   December 2013 - Present
GMV   July 2013 - November 2013
GMV   April 2008 - July 2013
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   October 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Fortran, Spacecraft, Simulaciones, Simulink, Matlab, Ingeniería de software, C++, Space Systems, Simulations, Industria aeroespacial, Nave espacial, Satellite, Programming, Valgrind, Programación, Sistemas espaciales, Ingeniería, Systems Engineering, Ingeniería de sistemas, C (programación), NetBeans, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Linux, Aeronáutica, Version Control, Eclipse, C, Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Earth Observation, Aeronautics, Ingeniería de requisitos

Luigi Panariello

Toulouse Area, France
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Finmeccanica   2007 — 2008
MBA Master Fhink

International Space University   2006 — 2006
ssp, space studies

Federico II University of Naples   2004 — 2006
Master Degree, Aerospace Engineering

Federico II University of Naples   2001 — 2004
Bachelor Degree, Aerospace Engineering


Skills
Supply Chain Management, Catia, Project Management, Inglese, Contract Management, Business Planning, Management, Project management, Aerospace, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Nastran, Aeromobili, Program management, Project Planning, Matlab, MSC.Patran, Program Management, Aircraft, Engineering, Ingegneria, Configuration Management

Mads Kalisz Hedegaard

Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Alsace, France
Student at the International Space University
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2015 — 2016
Master of Space Studies, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Wright State University   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, GPA of 4.0

University of Southern Denmark   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering Physics

Experience
Teknologisk Institut   November 2013 - August 2015
Wright State University   September 2011 - May 2013
University of Southern Denmark   September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Electromagnetics, RF Circuits, Programming, Signal Processing, Radar Theory, LaTeX, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Finite Element Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Laser Physics, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Simulations, Data Analysis, THz, Engineering Physics, Qualitative Research, Microwave Engineering, RF & Microwave Design, Research, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistics, Physics, Optics, X-ray Spectroscopy

Manfred Dr. Krischke

Munich Area, Germany
CoFounder, CEO CloudEO AG
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2009 — 2009
EPGC, Business Administration and Management, General

International Space University   1994 — 1994

Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics   1991 — 1991
Dipl. Ing., Atmospheric Reentry of Tethered Spacecraft, Diploma Thesis

Technical University Munich   1985 — 1991
Dr. Ing., Aerospace Engineering

Franziskaner Gymnasium Kreuzburg

Experience
CloudEO AG   January 2012 - Present
SCANDO   August 2011 - Present
SpaceTec Capital Partners   October 2010 - December 2011
RapidEye AG   May 2011 - October 2011
Intermap Technologies GmbH   October 2004 - November 2010
SSTL   2004 - 2004
RapidEye AG   1998 - 2004
Kayser-Threde GmbH   February 1992 - September 1998

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Analysis, Product Development, Systems Engineering, Strategic Planning, Remote Sensing, International Business, Business Development, Engineering, Product Management, Strategy, Aerospace, Consulting, Geomatics, Program Management, Business Planning, Management, Risk Management, Executive Management, Proposal Writing, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Integration, International Sales, Renewable Energy, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Planning, Project Management, Finance, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Program management, Leadership, Satellite, Change Management, Cross-functional Team...

Manuel Antonio Cuba

Luxembourg
Senior Coordinator for Services & Products at SES TechCom
Telecommunications

Education
International Space University   2009 — 2010
Master of Science, Master in Space Management

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

Universidad de Lima   2002 — 2007
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering

Universidad de Lima   1994 — 2000
Bachelor, Industrial Engineering

Experience
SES TechCom   January 2015 - Present
SES TechCom   November 2012 - December 2014
SES TechCom   November 2010 - October 2012
SES TechCom   May 2010 - August 2010
My Babelfish   January 2006 - June 2009
Hewlett-Packard   June 2007 - November 2008
La Vicca   January 2006 - December 2006
Hewlett-Packard   December 2002 - December 2005
HighLift Systems   July 2002 - December 2002
1KP Inc.   August 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Networking, Satellite, Team Leadership, Market Analysis, Telecommunications, Proposal Writing, Business Development, Analysis, Sales, Strategy, Training, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Marketing, Management, New Business Development, Product Management, Project Management

Marcin Bujar

United Kingdom
Software Engineer
Defense & Space

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

The University of Glasgow   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

European School of Mol   2005 — 2008
European Baccalaureate

Liceum im. Generała Stanisława Maczka w Antwerpii   2004 — 2007

Antwerp International School   2003 — 2005

Experience
European Space Agency   October 2013 - December 2013
NASA Ames Research Center   June 2013 - August 2013
University of Glasgow   September 2011 - March 2012
IBM   June 2011 - August 2011
University of Glasgow   July 2010 - September 2010
Champions Life Academy   July 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Computer Maintenance, Robotics, Embedded Software, Linux, Programming, Electronic Design..., Python, Software Engineering, Java, Teamwork, C

Marco Bruno

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Spacecraft Operations Engineer at ESA/ESOC
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2009 — 2010
Master of Science, Space Studies

Politecnico di Torino   2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Politecnico di Torino   2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Aerospace Engineering

Experience
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland GmbH   March 2015 - Present
OHB-System   May 2010 - August 2014
Fiat Group   May 2008 - December 2008

Skills
STK, Simulink, C, Aerospace Engineering, Report Writing, Managing Database, Spacecraft, Dynamic Simulation, Document Review, Testing, Aerospace, GNC, Test Planning, Monte Carlo Simulation, SCOS2000, Control Theory, Data Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Simulations, Simulation, Matlab, Procedure Creation, AOCS, Ground Support Equipment, Flight Dynamics, Orbital Mechanics, Numerical Simulation

Marcus Engdahl

Italy
Defense & Space

Education
Aalto-yliopisto   1996 — 2013
Doctor of Science in Technology

International Space University   1999 — 1999
Summer Session Course

Helsinki University of Technology
M.Sc.

Experience
European Space Agency   August 2003 - Present

Skills
Space Systems, Signal Processing, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Image Processing, IDL, Satellite, Spacecraft, R&D, Radar, Interferometry, GIS, SAR, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing

Maria del Mar Lopez Cotarelo

Spain
Departamento de Desarrollo de Negocio, Estrategia y Relaciones Institucionales en Crisa
Defense & Space

Education
European University- The Hague/Madrid   1996 — 1998
MBA

International Space University   1995 — 1995
Summer Session

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   1982 — 1987
Licenciada, C.C. Físicas

Experience
Airbus Defence and Space. Electronics- Crisa   July 2014 - Present
EADS Astrium Crisa   July 1997 - July 2014
European Space Agency   September 1988 - July 1997

Skills
Satélite, Liderazgo de equipos, Gestión de proyectos, Chino mandarín, Inglés, Engineering, Industria aeroespacial, Gestión de programas, Aerospace, Ingeniería, Francés

Marta Ochoa

Portugal
Project Manager

Education
International Space University   2015 — 2015
Space Studies Program

Experience
Active Aerogels   January 2013 - Present
Active Space Technologies   November 2011 - December 2012
University of Coimbra   2009 - 2011

Skills
Sol-gel, Materials Development, Matlab, Material..., R&D, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Materials Science, Materials Testing

Martin Houston

Ireland
Project Manager at OpenHydro
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
IBAT College   2013 — 2013
Diploma in Project Management

University of Washington   2001 — 2003
Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aeronautics and Astronautics

International Space University   2002 — 2002
Diploma in Space Studies, Satellite Applications

University of Limerick   1996 — 2000
BSc, Aeronautical Engineering

Experience
OpenHydro   June 2015 - Present
Moog Inc.   August 2012 - June 2015
AMPAC In-Space Propulsion, Europe   March 2009 - August 2012
EADS Astrium   2006 - 2009
LSE Space AG   2003 - 2006

Skills
Analysis, Engineering Management, Propulsion, ANSYS, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, Labview, Pro/Engineer, Aerospace, R&D, Spacecraft, CAD, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, AutoCAD, Testing, Space Systems

Martin Robert Knudsen

Central Region, Denmark
Business Consultant at Clear Skies Aps
Investment Management

Education
International Space University   2002 — 2003
MSS/MSM, Master of Space Studies (Management)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel   2000 — 2002
PhD studies (unfinished), Astronomy and Astrophysics

Aarhus Universitet   1993 — 2000
M.Sc., Physics, Math, Computer Science

Experience
Clear Skies Aps   March 2011 - Present
Storådal Aps   January 2011 - October 2014
CardSafe System A/S   April 2011 - January 2013
JRK Invest   January 2004 - August 2012
Futuraspace   2003 - 2005
Optech   2003 - 2003
TDC   1994 - 1998

Skills
Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Strategy, Analysis, Business Planning, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Project Finance, Change Management, Sales Management, Product Development, Start-ups, B2B, Entrepreneurship, Mergers, Business Development, Negotiation, International Business, Project Management

Massimiliano Leoncini

Florence Area, Italy
CEO presso Research & Researchers INC Ltd
Research

Education
Universita di Firenze   1999 — 2001
Research Fellow, Post Doctoral

Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   1994 — 1998
Ph.D., Tecnologia dell'Architettura

International Space University   1991 — 1992
Master in Space Studies, Space Architecture

Universita di Roma, la Sapienza   1987 — 1988
Specialisation, CAD Design technologies

Universita di Roma, La Sapienza, College of Architecture   1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Experience
Research & Researchers INC Ltd   January 2015 - Present
Regione Toscana   November 2006 - Present
Pharmaleader Italia Spa   January 2005 - August 2006
IACSA Consorzio dell'Università di Firenze   January 2000 - December 2004

Skills
Project management, Policy, Public Relations, Economia, Sostenibilità, ICT, Relazioni internazionali, Lingua inglese, Italian, Climate Change, Analisi delle politiche..., Pianificazione..., French, Program Management, Unione Europea, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Project planning, Strategia d'impresa, Ricerca e sviluppo, Governo, Sviluppo internazionale, Politica, Ricerca, Analisi, Management Consulting, Economics, Management, International Project..., Stakeholder Engagement, Sviluppo sostenibile, Project Management, Politiche pubbliche

Matteo Alessandrini

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Superconducting Wire and Magnet Technology at Bruker Biospin
Research

Education
University of Houston   2005 — 2007
PhD, Materials Engineering

Rice University   2004 — 2005
Mechanical Engineering

Università di Bologna   1995 — 2004
Laurea - Master, Mechanical Engineer

International Space University   2002 — 2003
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Space Studies

Liceo Scientifico   1990 — 1995
Maturita' Scientifica

Experience
Bruker BioSpin   February 2010 - Present
GE Global Research   March 2008 - February 2010
TcSUH - University of Houston   January 2005 - December 2007
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory   March 2007 - June 2007
INFN   May 2006 - July 2006
Ad Astra Rocket Company   February 2003 - June 2003

Skills
Simulations, Materials, Electromagnetics, Science, Characterization, MRI, Physics, R&D, Materials Science, Testing, Cryogenics, Experimentation, Electromechanical..., Engineering, NMR, Laboratory Research

Matteo Pisano

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Enterprise Architect at European Patent Office
Information Technology and Services

Education
International Space University   2005 — 2006
Master in Science, Space Science

Università di Pisa   1996 — 2001
Laurea, Experimental Nuclear Physics

Experience
European Patent Office   March 2011 - Present
Draka Holding   July 2010 - February 2011
Shell   March 2008 - June 2010
Accenture, Netherlands   February 2008 - June 2010
IBM Nederland BV   November 2006 - January 2008
Accenture, Italy   November 2001 - September 2005

Skills
Solution Architecture, Change Management, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Process, Enterprise Software, Application Architecture, Integration, Data Warehousing, ITIL, IT Management, Management, Cloud Computing, IT Strategy, SOA, Strategy, Data Center, Architecture, Business Intelligence, EAI, Web Services, TOGAF, Business Process..., Program Management, Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture

Matteo Pisano

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Manager at Accenture
Information Technology and Services

Education
International Space University   2005 — 2006

Università di Pisa   1996 — 2001
Laurea, Experimental Nuclear Physics

Experience
Accenture   IT ArchitectIBM Global ServicesNovember 2006 - January 2008

Mattias Abrahamsson

Kiruna, Sweden
Business Development
Defense & Space

Education
Linköping University   1999 — 2000
20 p, Japanese

International Space University   1997 — 1997
SSP, Space

Umeå University   1989 — 1991
80 p, Space Engineering

Experience
SSC – Swedish Space Corporation   December 2013 - Present
SSC – Swedish Space Corporation   September 2011 - November 2013
Swedish Space Corporation   June 2008 - August 2011
Swedish Space Corporation   January 2001 - June 2008
Swedish Space Corporation   July 1995 - December 2000
Swedish Space Corporation   June 1991 - June 1995
Castorskolan, Bjurholm   April 1989 - June 1989

Skills
Space Systems, Defence, Satellite Communications, UAV, Telecommunications, Satellite, Spacecraft, Business Development, Aerospace

Maurizio Ricciardi

Munich Area, Germany
Patent Examiner at European Patent Office
Telecommunications

Education
Università degli Studi di Salerno   1995 — 1999
Ph.D., Information engineering, applied electromagnetics and telecommunications

International Space University   1997 — 1998
M.Sc., Space Studies

Università degli Studi di Salerno   1989 — 1994
M.Sc., Electronic engineering

Experience
European Patent Office   November 2000 - Present
Carlo Gavazzi Space   January 1999 - October 2000
University of Salerno   November 1989 - November 1991

Skills
Telecommunications, Patent Prosecution, Analysis, Fluent English, fluent German, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Systems Engineering, Patent Searching, French, IP, R&D, Simulations, Patentability, Patents, Testing, Prior Art Search, Patent Litigation, Engineering, English, Embedded Systems, Team-oriented, Invention, fluent French

Michaela Musilova

Bristol, United Kingdom
PhD research student at the University of Bristol
Research

Education
International Space University
Space Studies Program

UCL   2010 — 2011
Master's Degree, Planetary Science, First Class Honours (Dean of Science commendation)

UCL   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Earth Sciences, First Class Honours

California Institute of Technology   2009 — 2010
Annual Grade Point Average (GPA): 4.0/4.0

University of London Observatory   2008 — 2011
Astronomy and Astrophysics

Lycée Chateaubriand, Rome, Italy   2004 — 2007
French Baccalaureate

Experience
Universty of Bristol   October 2011 - Present
Mars Desert Research Station – MDRS   January 2014 - February 2014
Chiba University, Tokyo   February 2013 - March 2013
University College London   June 2011 - August 2011
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory   March 2010 - August 2010
California Institute of Technology   October 2009 - June 2010
University College London   June 2009 - August 2009

Michal Czapski

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Physicist with expertise in Materials Science
Chemicals

Education
International Space University   2014 — 2014
Space Studies Program 2014

Technische Universität München   2009 — 2010
Master of Science

Université de Rennes I   2009 — 2010
Master

Poznan University of Technology   2004 — 2009
Master of Science (MS)

Experience
Accenture   June 2015 - Present
CERN   August 2011 - August 2014
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University   February 2010 - July 2010
Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal   July 2008 - October 2008

Skills
Characterization, Physics, Spacecraft, Science, Radiation Effects, Short Films, LaTeX, InDesign, Materials Science, Public Speaking, Wine Tasting, Spectroscopy, Aerospace, Scuba Diving, Experimentation, Project Management, Materials, Nanotechnology, Conference Organization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Film Production, Chemical Industry, Engineering

Michal Kracik

Cracow, Lesser Poland District, Poland
design manager / owner at exeon.co
Design

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2010 — 2011
Aeronautics and Astronautics

Faculty of Industrial Design Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial Design

International Space University   2011 — 2011
Space Studies Program

Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Jana Matejki w Krakowie   2002 — 2007
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Industrial Design

University School of Physical Education in Krakow   1998 — 2002
BA, Tourism and Recreation

Experience
EXEON   November 2013 - Present
Faculty of Industrial Design, Department of Design Methodology   February 2008 - Present
Freelance   2007 - Present
MIT   January 2013 - October 2013
CAR Technology Sp. z o.o.   2008 - 2010
Peugeot – Citroen Automotive Design Network   May 2006 - June 2006

Michal Moroz

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Chief Analytics Officer at Blue Dot Solutions
Defense & Space

Education
University of Warsaw   2008 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Arabistics

International Space University   2014 — 2014
Space 4 Health Team Project, Engineering Department

Uniwersytet Warszawski   2003 — 2008
MA, Arabistics

University of Vienna   2000 — 2003
Master of Science (MSc), Arabistics, Political Science

Experience
Blue Dot Solutions   October 2014 - Present
Kosmonauta.net   2009 - Present
University of Wroclaw   2009 - February 2015
Space Generation Advisory Council   2009 - 2012
Polish Astronautical Society   2006 - 2008
Embassy of Poland in Cairo, Egypt   July 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Management, Science, University Teaching, Technical Writing, Theory, Event Management, Policy Analysis, Teamwork, English, E-Learning, Editing, Team Management, Data Analysis, Arabic, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Linux, Linguistics, Lecturing, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Technological Innovation, Proposal Writing, NGOs, Translation, Project Planning, Social Media, Program Management, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Project Management, Higher Education, Analysis, Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Organizing Meetings, Nonprofits, Management Consulting, Team Building, Multilingual..., International Relations, Aerospace, Journalism

Michel van Pelt

The Hague Area, Netherlands
at ESA/ESTEC
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2000 — 2000
Summer Session Graduate, Space economics, engineering, law, life sciences etc.

Delft University of Technology   1992 — 1998
Master, Aerospace Engineering

Experience
Springer/Praxis   August 2005 - Present
ESA ESTEC   March 2001 - Present
Serco   November 1998 - March 2001

Skills
Satellite, Editing, English, Analysis, Requirements Management, Propulsion, Engineering Management, Space Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Cost Engineering, Systems Design, Engineering, System Design, Dutch, Aerospace, Book Writing, Systems Engineering, Project Management

Miguel Guillén

Strasbourg, Alsace, France
Space Research Electronic Engineer
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Space Studies

French National School of Engineering and Technology (CNAM)   2011 — 2013
Engineer's degree, Electronics and Automation Engineering

The Paris Observatory   2011 — 2013
Professional's degree, Astronomy and Astrophysics

University of Paris VI - Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC)   2010 — 2011
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Mechatronics Systems Engineering

University of Paris VI - Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC)   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Electronics Engineering

National University of Engineering (UNI)   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical Engineering

Experience
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)   2012 - Present
INKATEC Space SensoryTech   2012 - Present
French National Centre for School and University Programs (CNOUS)   2010 - 2012
French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)   2009 - 2010
Institute for Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISIR)   2009 - 2009
French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA)   2008 - 2008
INKATEC Technology Solutions   2006 - 2007
Enerquímica (EQ)   2006 - 2006

Skills
DSP, Mechatronics, Space Law, Eagle PCB, Web Design, Network Administration, C++, Human Machine Interface, Orcad, PLC Programming, COMSOL, AutoCAD, Rocket Design, ARM7, Orbital Mechanics, MPLAB, Entrepreneurship, Solidworks, Arduino, Satellite Tool Kit, Space Robotics, Assembler, IT Project Management, FPGA, Satellite System Design, Java, PIC, Space Policy, Haptics, Python, Astronomy, Embedded Linux, Astrophysics, Technology Education, Visual Basic, HTML, Information Systems, NI LabVIEW, Corel Draw, Sun Microsystems, LaTeX, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Sensory Interfaces, Spacecraft Design, IAR Embedded Workbench, C, Remote Sensing, VHDL-AMS, Cadence Design Systems

Miia Salminen

Finland
Research Scientist at Finnish Meteorological Institute
Research

Education
Helsingin yliopisto
Postgraduate Student, Department of Geosciences and Geography, Doctoral Student in Geography

Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
Postgraduate for Doctor of Technology, Space Technology

International Space University   2004 — 2004
Summer Session Program, An interdiciplinary course on all topics related to space and space technology

University of South Australia   2004 — 2004

University of Helsinki   1997 — 2002
Master of Science, Physical Geography, Geology and Paleontology, Geoinformatics

Experience
Finnish Meteorological Institute   January 2013 - Present
The Finnish Environment Institute   May 2006 - Present
European Space Agency   May 2005 - May 2006
Helsinki University of Technology   February 2002 - May 2005
International Space University - Summer Session Program 2004   2004 - 2004
Geological Survey of Finland   August 2001 - January 2002
Geological Survey of Finland   February 2001 - July 2001
Geological Survey of Finland   June 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Scientific Computing, Science, Matlab, Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Sensors, Image Processing, Algorithms, Image Analysis, ArcGIS, Research, R&D, GIS

Mikkel Ladegaard

København, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark
Engineer at Banedanmark
Civil Engineering

Education
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet   2010 — 2013
Master's Degree, Spacecraft Engineering

International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Studies Program, Politics and Law

Umeå University   2011 — 2011
Summer course, Human Space Exploration

Københavns Universitet   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Astronomy

Experience
Banedanmark   June 2015 - Present
Banedanmark   September 2014 - May 2015
COWI   September 2009 - November 2013

Skills
Synthetic Aperture Radar, Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, LaTeX, Space Systems, Remote Sensing, Astrophysics, Physics, Data Analysis, Matlab, Statistics

Naima Hadj Sahraoui

Lancaster, United Kingdom
Operations Analyst and Auditor at INTEC (UK) LTD
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
International Space University   1995 — 1996
Master's Degree, Space Techniques

Lancaster University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management

Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
Master's Degree, Cybernetics

Université Mohamed Boudiaf des Sciences et de la Technologie d'Oran   1983 — 1988
Engineer's Degree, Electronics

Experience
Intec (UK) Ltd   December 2011 - Present
American Express   2009 - 2011
Craig Property Management   August 2005 - April 2006
CNTS   September 1988 - July 2005
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)   November 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Business Strategy, Project Management, Management Consulting, Engineering, Data Analysis, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Strategy, Aerospace, Satellite Systems..., Analysis, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Testing, Consulting, Defense, Engineering Management, Management

Natalia Shubina

Moscow, Russian Federation
Telecommunications

Education
Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)   1992 — 1998
Master of Computer Applications (MCA), CAD in Aeronautical Engineering

International Space University   1997 — 1997
Houston, Texas SSP 97, Business and Management/ Technology transfer

Experience
AKADO   April 2008 - Present
AKADO   April 2008 - May 2015
Institute for Automated Systems   March 1998 - April 2008

Skills
Telecommunications, Team Leadership

Nicholas Jamieson

Cambridge, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate in Aerospace Engineering and Physics (Thermoacoustics and Fluid Mechanics) at the University of Cambridge
Research

Education
University of Cambridge   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace Engineering and Physics (Thermoacoustics and Fluid Mechanics)

Cranfield University   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Astronautics and Space Engineering, Distinction

University of New South Wales   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Honours), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

International Space University   2013 — 2013
Southern Hemisphere Summer Space Program, Space Studies

Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview   2002 — 2008
Higher School Certificate

Experience
Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange   July 2015 - Present
University of Cambridge   October 2014 - Present
University of Cambridge   January 2015 - July 2015
Cranfield University   October 2013 - September 2014
University of New South Wales   March 2013 - July 2013
Qantas   November 2011 - February 2012
SAS   November 2011 - February 2012
Philip Baxter College, UNSW   2010 - 2011

Nick Watkins

Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Visiting Professor in Centre for Analysis of Time Series at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Research

Education
International Space University   1991 — 1991
Summer Programme, Space Studies, Space Physical Sciences

University of Sussex   1985 — 1989
D. Phil., Theoretical Physics

University College London, U. of London   1980 — 1985
BSc., Physics, 1st Class Honours

Experience
University of Warwick   September 2015 - Present
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   November 2014 - Present
The Open University   September 2013 - Present
Max Planck Institute for the Physics of complex systems   September 2013 - January 2015
University of Warwick   2004 - 2015
London School of Economics   December 2011 - November 2014
British Antarctic Survey   May 2009 - March 2013
British Antarctic Survey   May 2005 - May 2009
British Antarctic Survey   1997 - 2005
Observatoire de Paris   November 1996 - April 1997

Skills
Research, Modeling, Time Series Analysis, Numerical Simulation, Signal Processing, Fortran, Scientific Computing, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Environmental Science, Scientific Writing, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Science, Mathematical Modeling, Lecturing, Astrophysics, Science Communication, Theory, University Teaching, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Analysis, Algorithms, Physics, Simulations, LaTeX, Climate Change

Nicola Porcaro

Varese Area, Italy
ILS e Product Support Manager presso AgustaWestland
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2006 — 2007
Master's degree, Master Science in Space Management

Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'
Laurea, Ingegneria Aerospaziale

Experience
AgustaWestland   September 2007 - Present
AgustaWestland   2007 - 2014
Eldor   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, English, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Customer Service, HTML, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Outlook, PowerPoint

Nicola Wild

London, United Kingdom
Stratified Medicine Programme Manager at Cancer Research UK
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
International Space University

Experience
Cancer Research UK   January 2014 - Present
Cancer Research UK   January 2011 - January 2014
Astrium   2007 - 2011
Lend Lease   September 2000 - July 2005

Skills
Stakeholder Management, Governance, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Agile & Waterfall..., Mechanism Design, Management, Program Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems

Nicolas Peter

Brussels Area, Belgium
Defense & Space

Education
The George Washington University   2004 — 2006
M A. International Science and Technology Policy - Elliott School of International Affairs

International Space University   2001 — 2002
M Sc.

Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I)   2000 — 2001
M Sc./DESS

Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I)   1999 — 2000
M Sc./DEA

Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I)   1995 — 1999
Bachelor:DEUG-Licence-Maitrise

Experience
European Space Policy Institute   November 2006 - April 2009
The X Prize Foundation   June 2006 - August 2006
Center for International Science and Technology Policy - Space Policy Institute - GWU   September 2004 - May 2006
Science, Technology and Education Section - EU Delegation of the European Commission to the U.S.A   May 2005 - October 2005
Laboratoire Communication et Politique UPR 36 (CNRS) - Paris - Fance   March 2004 - July 2004
International Space University - Strasbourg - France   August 2002 - February 2004
Aegeaspace - Noordwijk - The Netherlands and then Brussels - Belgium   April 2003 - January 2004
National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) now JAXA - Tokyo - Japan   February 2002 - May 2002
School of Spatial Sciences - Curtin University of Technology - Perth, Australia   March 2001 - August 2001
Faculy of Forestry and Geomatics - Laval University   August 1999 - August 2000

Skills
Research, Proposal Writing, Science, Analysis, Government, Leadership, Management, International Relations, Program management, European Union, Public Policy, Program Management, Strategy, Space Systems, Policy, Policy Analysis, Space Policy

Nicolas Thiry

Glasgow, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate, Aerospace Engineering within Stardust Marie Curie ITN
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2013 — 2013
Space Studies Program, Space Applications Department

von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics   2012 — 2013
Research Master, Fluid Dynamics, Honours Degree (ranked 2nd)

University of Southampton   2012 — 2012
Short course, Introduction to Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Université catholique de Louvain   2008 — 2010
M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Magna cum laude

Université catholique de Louvain   2005 — 2008
B.Sc., Engineering Sciences, Magna cum laude

Collège Saint-Michel   1999 — 2005
secondary school, Latin/Math

Experience
University of Strathclyde   November 2013 - Present
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (NATO - STO)   October 2012 - September 2013
European Space Agency   October 2011 - September 2012
Free Field Technologies, MSC Software Company   September 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Transonic aerodynamics, Solid Mechanics, Python, Structural Analysis, JavaScript, Nastran, Hypersonic flows, Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, Engineering, Fortran, Java, Physics, C++, Aerodynamics, CFD, Modeling, Simulations, Aerothermodynamics, ACTRAN

Nicolas Verstappen

Toulouse Area, France
Engineer
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2009 — 2009
SSP 2009 @ NASA Ames Research Center

   2006 — 2008
Aircraft Stability and Aircraft Propulsion

   2003 — 2008
Electromechanical Engineering, Aeronautics and Aerospace

RMA - Royal Military Academy   2006 — 2007
Aircraft performance

Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege Brussel   1998 — 2002
Grieks-Wiskunde

Experience
CNES - Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales   October 2008 - Present
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics   October 2007 - June 2008
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics   September 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Spacecraft, Systems Engineering, Space Systems, Aerodynamics, Matlab, Satellite, Aerospace, Sensors, Programming

Nicolas van der Maas

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Trader at Optiver
Financial Services

Education
RSM Erasmus University   2009 — 2011
MSc, Finance & Investments

International Space University   2010 — 2010
SSP 2010, Space Science & Management

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2010 — 2010
MSc, Finance & Investments

RSM Erasmus University   2006 — 2009
BSc, International Business Administration

Hale School Perth   2003 — 2005
High School Diploma, Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Economics & Accounting

Bali International School   2000 — 2003

Experience
Optiver   September 2011 - Present
Sequoia B.V.   April 2011 - July 2011
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University   August 2010 - December 2010
MGM Grand Macau   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
English, SPSS, Teaching, Accounting, Economics, Market Research, Business Strategy, Research, Strategic Financial..., Management, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Managerial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork

Nigel Markwick

London, United Kingdom
Director at littlebigfish
Management Consulting

Education
University of Portsmouth   1991 — 1994
MBA

University of Bath   1985 — 1989
BSc Hons, Electrical and electronic Engineering

International Space University   1989 — 1989
Summer School

Babson College   2008 — 2008
Omnicom University Undergraduate Programme

Experience
littlebigfish   February 2009 - Present
Wolff Olins   June 1996 - February 2009
Henrion Ludlow Schmidt   2003 - 2003
PA Consulting   1994 - 1996
University of Portsmouth   1991 - 1994
Matra Marconi Space   1989 - 1994
Matra Marconi Space Systems   1988 - 1994
Marconi Space and Defence   1984 - 1988

Skills
Consulting, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Branding & Identity, Marketing Communications, Experience Design, Business Strategy, Creative Direction, Positioning, Concept Development, Logo Design, Advertising, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Relationship Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Design Thinking, Design Strategy, Product Innovation, Customer Insight, User Experience, Brand Architecture, Leadership, Corporate Identity

Nikola Schmidt

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
PhD candidate, teacher & researcher in cyber security at Charles Univeristy in Prague
International Affairs

Education
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations and Cyber Security

International Space University   2015 — 2015

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   2012 — 2012
MA - one semester exchange programme, International Security: cyber defense strategies and peace-building.

Metropolitan University Prague   2010 — 2012
Mgr., International relations and european studies

Charles University in Prague   2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Sociology and social politics

Experience
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles Univeristy in Prague   September 2012 - Present
National Cyber Security Center / National Security Authority   August 2012 - April 2013
Freelance   October 2010 - July 2012
People in Need   February 2011 - May 2011
Digital Urban Legends s.r.o.   January 2007 - September 2010
COEX CZ, s.r.o.   May 2004 - March 2009
Agora Central Europe   September 2005 - June 2006
Freelance   1999 - 2004

Skills
Extraterrestrial Threats, emerging threats, Security Analysis, Social Psychology, Analysis, International Security, Computer Security, International Law, Management, cyber security, Project Management, National Security, Foreign Policy, Counterterrorism, Peacebuilding, Asymmetric Warfare, Political Science, Security, International Relations, Post-conflict..., Geopolitics, Strategy

Nora Mellouk

Paris Area, France
Étudiant à International Space University
Investment Banking

Education
   2011 — 2018

Nuno Loureiro

Lisbon Area, Portugal
PhD Student International Neuroscience Doctoral Programme at Champalimaud Foundation
Research

Education
International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Studies Program 2012, General Space Studies

Instituto Superior Técnico   2005 — 2010
Master of Science (MSc), Engineering Physics, 18/20

KTH Royal Institute of Technology   2009 — 2010
Erasmus Student & Master's Project, Engineering Physics and Space Physics

Experience
Champalimaud Foundation & École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne   January 2013 - Present
ESA   April 2011 - October 2012
Grupo de Lasers e Plasmas (GoLP) - IPFN   October 2010 - March 2011
EADS Astrium   February 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Numerical Simulation, Modeling, Science, Mechanisms, Multi-body Dynamics, Simulations, Simulation, LaTeX

Nuria Blanco-Delgado

Madrid Area, Spain
Receiver Standardization Expert at ESSP SAS
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Instituto Superior Técnico   2007 — 2011
PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Signal Processing)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2009 — 2010
PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Signal Processing)

International Space University   2007 — 2007
Master, Space Studies

Ecole Supérieure d'ingénieurs en électronique et électrotechnique   2003 — 2004
Master, Electronics

Universidad de Valladolid   2001 — 2003
Masters, Electrical Engineering

Experience
ESSP SAS   February 2014 - Present
ASCAMM Foundation - CTAE   May 2010 - January 2014
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   November 2009 - April 2010
IST   September 2007 - April 2010
ESA/ESTEC   June 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Matlab, GNSS, Digital Signal..., indoor acquisition..., R&D, Programming, GNSS Signals, Algorithms, Testing, C, Digital Signal..., Precise Point..., Simulations, GPS, Real Time Kinematics..., satellite selection..., Signal Processing, Systems Engineering, LaTeX, Aerospace, GNSS receivers, multipath mitigation..., High precision..., Project Management, Satellite

Oriol Gallemi i Rovira

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Expert in energy systems
Defense & Space

Education
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2009 — 2012
PhD, Electrical Engineering

International Space University   2007 — 2009
Masters, Space Studies

Beihang University   2007 — 2007
SSP07, Aerospace

Ecole nationale supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace   2006 — 2006
CVA, Nanolaunchers

Institut national polytechnique de Grenoble   2005 — 2006
3A, Génie industriel

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2000 — 2006
MSc, Engineering

ESADE Business & Law School

ESADE Business & Law School

Experience
Born Positiu   January 2013 - Present

Skills
Business Strategy, Strategy, Engineering, Electric Vehicles, Spanish, Research, Project Management, Program Management, French, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Simulations, Matlab, Energy, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Sigma, Marketing Strategy, Power Electronics, Proposal Writing, Project Planning, Entrepreneurship, Aerospace, Knowledge Management, Product Development, Optimization, Optimizations, Analysis, R&D, Testing, Systems Engineering, Management, Business Intelligence, English

Pablo Rodríguez-Contreras Pérez

Madrid Area, Spain
Abogado
Chemicals

Education
International Space University   2002 — 2003
Master's degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

McGill University   2001 — 2002
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Air & Space Law

Universidad de Jaén
Diploma Estudios Avanzados, Derecho Internacional Público

Universidad de Granada   1993 — 1998
Licenciado, Derecho

Experience
Sniace, S.A.   July 2008 - Present
Marina d'Or   September 2007 - July 2008
Martínez-Echevarría, Pérez & Ferrero Abogados   January 2005 - September 2007

Skills
Derecho internacional, Corporate Law, Derecho de sociedades, Inglés, English, Space Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Asesoría jurídica, Derecho civil

Parmesh Saini

Strasbourg Area, France
Student at International Space University (ISU)
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Air and Space Operations Technology

Bournemouth University   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Tourism Management and Marketing, Distinction

Queen Margaret University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, International Hospitality Management, 2.1

Experience
(Student's Union Bournemouth University) SUBU   October 2011 - October 2012
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces   June 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Hospitality, Management, Advertising, Space Tourism, Tourism, Hotels, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Research, Marketing, Teamwork, Team Management

Pascal Martinez

Munich Area, Germany
EELT Dome and Main Structure deputy Project Manager
Research

Education
International Space University   1999 — 2000
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Space Studies

Experience
European Southern Observatory   April 2004 - Present
European Southern Observatory   2004 - 2013

Patrick Blandin

Luxembourg
Project Officer, Business Development at Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Research

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2011
Introduction to Space Business

National Marketing Association (ADETEM, France)   1996 — 1997
Marketing Politics and Strategy

Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
Computer Science

Experience
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)   January 2015 - Present
Centre Henri Tudor - Public Research & Innovation Center   September 2001 - December 2014
European Commission, DG XIII - Information Society   July 2000 - June 2001
Fnac, European Commission, Nikon, B&L   June 1996 - June 2000
Philips Interactive Media Systems - Interactive Communication Systems   January 1994 - May 1996
Philips Media France - Interactive Communication Systems   January 1993 - December 1994
Philips Media France - Interactive multimedia publishing   January 1990 - December 1992
Philips   January 1980 - December 1989
Philips   September 1978 - December 1979

Skills
Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Program Management, Project Management, New Media, Management, Team Management, Start-ups, Computer Science, Networking, Management Consulting, Business Development, Software Development, Innovation Management, R&D, E-commerce, Product Management

Patrizia Ruiz

Spain
en TZRmode
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Universidad de LEON (España)   2011 — 2012
Grado, Ingeniería Aeroespacial

International Space University   2009 — 2009
Máster de verano en Tecnología Aeroespacial

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2007 — 2009
Ingeniero Técnico Aeronáutico

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   2006 — 2006
Curso de Certificación e Inspección de Aeronavegabilidad

Experience
JANA PRODUCCIONES   November 2012 - 2013
IEEC   November 2008 - September 2009
Air Europa   January 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Satellite, Catia, Spacecraft, Simulations, Aerospace, English, Space Systems, Aeronautics, Aircraft, Aviation, Aerodynamics, Systems Engineering, Commercial Aviation, Airlines

Paul Cruddace

Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Change and Innovation Manager at Ordnance Survey
Information Technology and Services

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Open Executive Programme courses, Breakthrough Strategic Thinking & Developing Deliverable Strategies

International Space University
Summer course, Remote sensing

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
PhD, Seismic Hazard Research in Greece

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
BSc, Surveying Science

Experience
Ordnance Survey   November 2014 - Present
Ordnance Survey   February 2013 - November 2014
Ordnance Survey   September 2011 - February 2013
Ordnance Survey   2000 - 2011
University College London   1998 - 2000
Ashtech Europe Ltd   1996 - 1998

Skills
Strategic Planning, Satellite, Strategic Thinking, Geomatics, Geodesy, GNSS

Per Österman

Stockholm, Sweden
Executive Director Accenture Analytics
Management Consulting

Education
International Space University   1993 — 1993
ISU Alumni - 1993

Technische Universität Darmstadt   1986 — 1987
M.Sc

The Institute of Technology at Linköping University   1982 — 1986
Civ Ing

Experience
Accenture   March 2011 - Present
Accenture   June 2007 - February 2011
Accenture   September 2003 - May 2007
Accenture   September 1998 - August 2003
European Space Agency   November 1995 - September 1998
European Space Agency   September 1992 - October 1995
European Space Agency   September 1989 - August 1992

Skills
ERP, Business Intelligence, Investments, Start-ups, Business Process..., Big Data, Customer Service, Account Management, Business Alliances, Program Management, Customer Relations, Strategy, Business Strategy, Leadership, Business Analytics, Analytics, Management Consulting, Business Transformation, Data Warehouse..., Software Industry, Enterprise Software, Sales Management, Organizational Design, Data Warehousing, Change Management, Risk Management, Business Development, COE, Financial Services, Business Analysis, Solution Selling

Philipp Maier

The Hague Area, Netherlands
German Trainee at ESA ESTEC
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Technische Universität Dresden   2007 — 2013
Dipl.-Ing, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Beihang University   2013 — 2013
International Graduate Summer School on Aeronautics and Astronautics

International Space University   2012 — 2012
Space Studies Program

Post-Alpbach Workshop   2011 — 2011

Summer School Alpbach   2011 — 2011

TU Chemnitz

TU Chemnitz

Experience
European Space Agency   February 2014 - Present
Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications   December 2013 - Present
Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications   January 2013 - Present
Astrium   November 2012 - May 2013
Space Generation Advisory Council   September 2011 - 2013
PMG Structures and Components GmbH   October 2012 - November 2012
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR e.V.)   November 2010 - April 2011
Robert Bosch GmbH   March 2009 - April 2009
Robert Bosch GmbH   September 2008 - October 2008
Robert Bosch GmbH   October 2007 - December 2007

Skills
CATIA V5, Space Debris, Spacecraft Design, CATIA, Matlab, Strategic Communications, Spacecraft Testing, LaTeX, Mechanical Engineering, Ingenieurwissenschaften, Business Analysis, Space Systems, Systemdesign, Raumfahrtsysteme, Luft- und Raumfahrt, Satellite, STK, Asteroid Observation, Luft- und..., Space Situational...

Philippe Berthe

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Manager ESM Project Management Support OrionESM Program at European Space Agency
Defense & Space

Education
Ecole nationale supérieure de l'aéronautique et de l'espace   1984 — 1987
Engineer's degree, Missile and Space Systems Technology

International Space University   1992 — 1992
Summer Session Program, Certificate of Completion

Experience
European Space Agency   February 2015 - Present
European Space Agency   March 2013 - February 2015
European Space Agency   May 2010 - February 2013
Astrium   February 2008 - May 2010
EADS   May 2004 - January 2008
EADS   July 2002 - May 2004
EADS   March 2000 - July 2002
Aerospatiale   October 1997 - March 2000
Aerospatiale   December 1996 - September 1997
Aerospatiale   July 1993 - November 1996

Skills
Space Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Satellite Communications, Avionics, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Simulations, Propulsion, Requirements Management, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Satellite, Engineering Management, Project Management, Spacecraft

Philippe Jung

France

Education
   1991 — 2010
Professeur, Histoire astronautique

Pierre Brunner

Paris Area, France
Product Assurance Manager
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Epfl _ Master in Management of Technology   1998 — 1999

International Space University   1991 — 1991
International Mars Mission

Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne   1985 — 1990
Diploma, Physics

Experience
European Space Agency   January 2010 - Present
Astrium Les Mureaux   August 2002 - December 2009
NASA commercial center for the development of space   1992 - 1995

Skills
Spacecraft, Physics, Engineering Management, Space Systems, Requirements Management

Pierre Carles

Paris Area, France
Faculty Member, Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Higher Education

Education
   1992 — 1995
Ph.D, Fluid Mechanics

International Space University   1994 — 1994
Summer Session Program

Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Constructions Aéronautiques   1989 — 1992
Aerospace Engineer Masters' Degree

Experience
Case Western Reserve University   2008 - Present
Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Laboratoire FAST   1996 - Present
Polytech Paris-UPMC, France   2008 - 2012
JPL (NASA / CalTech)   2001 - 2004
CEAT (DGA, French Defense Ministry)   1995 - 1996
CNES (French Space Agency)   1992 - 1995

Skills
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, LaTeX, English, French, Experimentation, Aerospace, Teaching, Fluid Mechanics, Research, Simulations, Fluid Dynamics, Matlab, Thermodynamics, Physics

Rachel C. Samples

Strasbourg Area, France
Student at International Space University
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Space Management

LaGrange College   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Lake-Sumter Community College   2003 — 2006
AA, General Studies


Skills
Illustrator, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Access, Photography, PowerPoint, Digital Design, Photoshop

Ralf Huber

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Head of the Programme Financial Planning & Management Service at European Space Agency
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   1996 — 2002
Postgraduate Certificate, Business Administration

The University of Texas at Austin   1993 — 1995
Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering

International Space University   1993 — 1993
Certificate of Summer Session Programme, International, interdisciplinary and intercultural space studies

Fachhochschule Aachen   1986 — 1991
Diplom Ingenieur, Aerospace Engineering

Experience
European Space Agency   November 2013 - Present
European Space Agency   September 2009 - October 2013
European Commission   September 2005 - October 2010
German Aerospace Center (DLR)   July 2004 - September 2005
German Aerospace Center (DLR)   July 1999 - July 2004
International Space University   June 2002 - June 2002
International Space University   July 2000 - July 2000
German Aerospace Center (DLR)   February 1998 - June 1999
International Space University   August 1998 - August 1998
German Aerospace Center (DLR)   February 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Earned Value Management, Air Force, Systems Engineering, Program Management, International Relations, Defense, Integration, Engineering, System Design, Space Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Propulsion, Business Development, Navy, Management, European Union, Defence, System Requirements, C4ISR, Policy, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, SATCOM, Business Planning, Simulations, Analysis, Security, Government, DoD, UAV, Government Contracting, Proposal Writing, Aeronautics, Orbital Mechanics, Top Secret, Satellite Communications, Requirements Management, Spacecraft, System Architecture, Aerospace, International..., Technical Writing, Satellite, Military, Configuration Management, Physics, Remote Sensing

Remco Timmermans

Nijmegen, Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands
Social Media Strategist for Space and Events Available for Projects
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2013 — 2013
SSP13 - Space Studies Program 2013, Space Studies, Post-graduate

PintaPeople   2012 — 2012
Advanced Social Media for Business Results, Social Media

TNO Management Consultants   2011 — 2011
Training, Appreciative Inquiry

OPP Nederland   2010 — 2010
Training, MBTI - Type and Teams

OPP Nederland   2009 — 2009
Certified, MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Step II

Association for Psychological Type international (APTi)   2008 — 2008
Certified, MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Step I

Association for Process Improvement (API)   2005 — 2005
Certified, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt

Association for Process Improvement (API)   2003 — 2003
Certified, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt

Project Management Institute (PMI)   1997 — 1998
PMP, Project Management Professional (PMP)

University of Nijmegen   1993 — 1995
MA (drs.), Management Sciences/Strategic Management

Experience
iTIMglobal - Social Media for Events, Space and Tourism   July 2010 - Present
Expedition Factory   February 2008 - Present
Future Matters - Sustainable Solutions   September 2010 - December 2013
Boer & Croon Sense Sourcing   March 2008 - July 2010
Oracle Financing   October 2006 - February 2008
HP Financial Services   January 2005 - October 2006
HP Financial Services   January 2003 - December 2004
Compaq Financial Services   April 2000 - December 2002
Compaq Manufacturing UK Ltd.   March 1999 - April 2000
Digital Equipment Corporation   February 1996 - March 1999

Skills
Appreciative Inquiry, Presentation, Management Consulting, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, Corporate Social..., Outsourcing, BPO, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Governance, Project Planning, Presentations, BPM, ITIL, Social Media Marketing, MBTI, Arctic, Social Media, Team Building, Strategy, Vision Development, Six Sigma, Research, Tourism, Travel, Languages, Organization Design, Business Analysis, Business Process, Globalization, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Lean, Business Intelligence, Project Management, MBTI Certified, Business Process Design, Risk Management, Social Media Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, ERP, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement

Ricardo Patricio

Coimbra Area, Portugal
Active Space Technologies
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Universidade Católica Portuguesa   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Advanced Program on Management and Innovation for Entrepreneurs (BES)

International Space University   2004 — 2004
SSP04, Space Studies (Uni Southern Australia)

Universidade de Coimbra

Experience
Active Space Technologies   November 2012 - Present
ITER Organization   2014 - 2015
Active Space Technologies   2004 - November 2012
ESA/ESTEC   2002 - 2004
CIE Plasfil   2001 - 2002
von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics   1999 - 1999

Skills
Matlab, Simulations, Solidworks, R&D, Composites, Nastran, Catia, Aerospace, Fortran, Product Development, Space Systems, Spacecraft, Engineering, System Design, Systems Engineering

Robert Guinness

Finland
Research Scientist at Finnish Geospatial Research Institute
Defense & Space

Education
Tampere University of Technology   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Science

International Space University   2005 — 2006
MSS

Washington University in St. Louis   1999 — 2004
B.A.

Christian Brothers College High School   1995 — 1999
High School Diploma

Experience
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute of the National Land Survey of Finland   November 2011 - Present
Laurea University of Applied Sciences   December 2009 - Present
The Boeing Company   November 2008 - March 2010
Hamilton Sundstrand   November 2006 - November 2008
NASA   May 2006 - September 2006
Washington University in St. Louis   1999 - 2004
Max Planck Institute for Chemistry   March 2002 - August 2002
Goddard Space Flight Center   2001 - 2001

Skills
Matlab, Positioning, Algorithms, Technical Writing, R&D, Smartphones, Experimentation, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Java, Proposal Writing, Integration, Android Development, Physics, Unmanned Vehicles, Program Management, Sensors, GNSS, Research, Space Systems, Space Exploration, Orbital Mechanics, Web Services, Simulink, Science, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

Rui Filipe Soares Henriques

Coimbra Area, Portugal
Quality Manager at Active Space Technologies
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
International Space University   2011 — 2011
post-grad, Space Studies Program

Instituto Superior Técnico   2004 — 2005
post-grad, Polymers technology

University of Coimbra
Engineer's degree, Industrial chemistry

Liceu Infanta Dona Maria

Experience
Active Space Technologies   November 2008 - Present
SOCEM ED   2002 - 2008
Aemiteq   2001 - 2002

Skills
Polymers, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, R&D, Systems Engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace, Testing, Engineering, Project Management, Spacecraft, Space Systems, ISO 9001 Internal..., System Design, Microsoft Office, Simulations, AS9100 Internal Auditor, Quality System

Ryan Laird

Leicester, United Kingdom
Science Communicator & Freelance Editor
Defense & Space

Education
International Space University   2013 — 2013
Space Studies Program

University of Leicester   2005 — 2009
MPhys, Physics with Astrophysics

Skegness Grammar School   1998 — 2005
A, level

Experience
Design & Data GmbH   July 2015 - Present
European Southern Observatory   July 2014 - Present