International Space University, Strasbourg Area, France
Space education for a changing world.
The International Space University provides graduate-level training to the future leaders of the emerging global space community at its Central Campus in Strasbourg, France, and at locations around the world. In its two-month Space Studies Program and one-year Masters program, ISU offers its students a unique Core Curriculum covering all disciplines related to space programs and enterprises, space science, space engineering, systems engineering, space policy and law, business and management, and space and society.
The International Space University provides graduate-level training to the future leaders of the emerging global space community at its Central Campus in Strasbourg, France, and at locations around the world. In its two-month Space Studies Program and one-year Masters program, ISU offers its students a unique Core Curriculum covering all disciplines related to space programs and enterprises, space science, space engineering, systems engineering, space policy and law, business and management, and space and society.
International Space University Alumni
Scott Moon
Systems Engineer, Payload Engineer at Moltek Consultants Ltd
Defense & Space
Education
University of Toronto 2005 — 2008
M.A.Sc., Aerospace & Optimization
University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies 2004 — 2008
M.A.Sc, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
International Space University 2006 — 2007
M. Sc. Space Sciences, Space Systems and Technology
Experience
Moltek Consultants Ltd August 2012 - Present
cosine Research B.V. December 2007 - February 2012
European Space Agency 2007 - 2007
Skills
Testing, Aerospace, Engineering, Satellite, Simulations, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, System Design, Program Management, Sensors, Aerospace Engineering, Spacecraft, Integration, Space Systems
Sebastiaan Fransen
Mechanical Engineer Structural Dynamics & Loads at European Space Agency
Defense & Space
Education
Delft University of Technology 2000 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering, Launch Vehicle Structural Dynamics & Loads
International Space University 1997 — 1997
Post-Graduate Course (Summer Session), Spacecraft Systems Engineering
Delft University of Technology 1992 — 1995
Post-Graduate Course, Design and Analysis of Composite Aircraft Structures
Delft University of Technology 1986 — 1992
Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Aerodynamics
Experience
European Space Agency October 2009 - Present
ATG Europe 1999 - 2009
URENCO Nederland 1996 - 1999
TU Delft 1995 - 1997
TU Delft 1992 - 1995
Skills
Engineering Management, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Aerospace, Thermoelasticity, Matlab, Solid Rocket Motor..., Simulations, Systems Design, Aircraft Design, Spacecraft, Spacecraft Design, Aeroelasticity, Composites, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Launch Vehicle Design, R&D, Engineering, Fortran
Sebastian Klaus
Offizier Fallschirmjägertruppe, Ingenieur der Luft und Raumfahrttechnik bei Universität der Bundeswehr München
Research
Education
Universität der Bundeswehr München 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik
Universität der Bundeswehr München 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik
International Space University
International Space University
Experience
Deutsche Bundeswehr October 2007 - Present
Seppo Heikkilä
Fellow at CERN
Defense & Space
Education
Aalto University 2006 — 2011
Doctor of Science in Technology, D.Sc. (Tech.), Automation, robotics, control systems, and usability.
International Space University 2005 — 2006
M.Sc., Space studies in technical, financial and legal fields.
Aalto University 1999 — 2005
M.Sc., Electrical engineer and information technology.
Experience
ThalenT SA October 2012 - February 2013
HIP-TEK Lab at CERN February 2012 - July 2012
Finnish Centre of Excellence in Generic Intelligent Machines Research (GIM), Aalto University September 2006 - January 2012
European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) / European Space Agency (ESA) January 2008 - September 2008
SES Satellites June 2006 - August 2006
Department of Automation and Systems Technology, Aalto University January 2003 - August 2005
Nokia May 2002 - August 2002
Space Technology Laboratory, Aalto University February 2001 - April 2002
Nokia Networks May 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Octave, Cloud Storage, Embedded Systems, Git, Programming, Distributed Systems, Perl, Unix, Linux, Java, HTML, LaTeX, SQL, Software Design, Python, C++, Robotics, Usability Engineering, Space Applications, C, PHP
Shruti Vyas
Associate Programme Member at SES
Telecommunications
Education
University of Surrey 2015 — 2015
Short course, Satellite Communication
International Space University 2010 — 2011
MSc, Space Management
Vellore Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
SES Satellites March 2015 - Present
SES Satellites September 2014 - March 2015
SES Satellites November 2013 - August 2014
Multimetals Limited November 2012 - November 2013
Saira Asia Interiors Pvt Ltd November 2011 - November 2012
Active Space Technologies May 2011 - August 2011
J.K Tyres, Pvt, Ltd, Kankorli (Rajsamnd), India May 2009 - June 2009
MultiMetals, Pvt Ltd, Kota, India May 2008 - June 2008
Skills
New Vendor Development, Contract Management, Project Management, Catia, AutoCAD, Engineering, Program Management, Matlab, Pro Engineer, ANSYS, MS Project, Management, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Costings, Project Planning, Systems Engineering, Bids
Simon Klingler
Director Space Business Development at Clemessy
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Institut supérieur du Marketing 1995 — 1996
International Space University 1995 — 1995
Summer school
Université de Haute-Alsace Mulhouse-Colmar 1975 — 1979
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Université de Haute-Alsace Mulhouse-Colmar 1975 — 1979
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Experience
CLEMESSY January 2001 - Present
Clemessy 2001 - Present
Skills
Aerospace, Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Project Management
Stefan Andre
Controller at JPSI Group
Financial Services
Education
Hochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
International Space University
Universität Augsburg
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
educatis
Experience
JPSI Group March 2015 - Present
HE Space Operations June 2014 - March 2015
Serco July 2012 - May 2014
ATG Europe December 2009 - June 2012
Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank AG January 2006 - March 2009
Self employed - Trainer January 2005 - December 2005
SchmidtBank October 2003 - December 2004
HVB Profil - Unicredit Group August 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Office, Corporate Real Estate, Risk Management, Investment Banking, SAP, Microsoft Project, Real Estate, Tender Management, Project Accounting, Project Management, Satellite, Team Leadership, SAP Business Objects, MS Project, Real Estate Financing, Change Management, Program Management, Procurement
Stella Alexandrova
Head of Long Term Research at SESAR Joint Undertaking
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Technische Universiteit Delft 2000 — 2006
PhD, Industrial Engineering
International Space University 1998 — 1999
Experience
SESAR Joint Undertaking September 2013 - Present
International Journal of Space Technology and Management (IJSTMI) January 2011 - August 2013
European Space Agency February 2012 - December 2012
Rhea February 2007 - December 2012
Rhea System S.A. February 2007 - December 2012
European Space Agency 2000 - 2006
Skills
System Design, Satellite, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Project Management, Software Engineering, Testing, Engineering, New Business Development, Space Systems, Integration, Aerospace, Matlab, Fortran, Business Development, Spacecraft, Program Management, Requirements Analysis
Susanne Peters
Research Assistant
Research
Education
Universität Stuttgart / University of Stuttgart 2006 — 2011
Diplom, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
International Space University
Experience
Universität der Bundeswehr München/ University of Federal Armed Forces Munich May 2012 - Present
Skills
Systemtechnik, C++, Linux, LaTeX, Simulink, Raumfahrtsysteme, Fortran, Matlab, Wissenschaft, Simulationen
Sílvia Vicente
Researcher/Postdoc at Kapteyn Astronomical Institute
Research
Education
International Space University 2011 — 2011
Space Studies Program, Space Sciences
Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon University
Fundamental Physics, Physics
Experience
Kapteyn Astronomical Institute November 2011 - Present
ESA/ESTEC April 2009 - June 2011
Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon University January 2006 - March 2009
European Southern Observatory November 2002 - November 2005
Skills
Astronomy, Statistics, Research, Physics, Spectroscopy, Simulations, Teaching, Image Processing, Scientific Computing, Dance, LaTeX, IDL, Astrophysics, Matlab, Science
Taylor Cartwright
Research
Education
International Space University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Space Studies, Cum Laude
University of Alberta 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Astrophysics
Experience
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center May 2013 - August 2013
University of Alberta May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Science, Astrophysics, Microsoft Office, Astronomy, Spacecraft, Aerodynamics, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, LaTeX, Aerospace, C, Orbital Mechanics, Robotics, Physics, Space Systems
Thomas Godard
Spacecraft Operation engineer chez Rhea
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
International Space University 2014 — 2014
space studies program
Icam - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers 2005 — 2010
Ingénieur généraliste, Electrical engineering, Control Systems, Computing and Mechanics
Experience
RHEA September 2013 - Present
European Space Agency September 2012 - September 2013
Safran August 2010 - August 2012
Centre National d'Études Spatiales February 2010 - July 2010
Astrium July 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Continuité des..., Simulink, Systèmes spatiaux, Ingénierie des systèmes, Automation, Matlab, Simulations, Validation de systèmes..., Gestion des exigences, Programmation
Timo Nikkanen
Researcher at Finnish Meteorological Institute
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Aalto University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Space technology
International Space University 2013 — 2013
Space Studies Program
Delft University of Technology 2011 — 2011
Aalto University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Electronics
ESA Alpbach Summer School 2015 — 2015
Designing a space mission for quantum physics and fundamental physics
Experience
Finnish Meteorological Institute February 2014 - Present
Finnish Meteorological Institute September 2012 - January 2014
Finnish Meteorological Institute June 2012 - August 2012
Finnish Meteorological Institute May 2011 - August 2011
Porin Prikaati / 1. Pioneerikomppania January 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Matlab, LaTeX, Electronics, Embedded C, Physics, Space Systems, Unix, Windows, Simulations, Remote Sensing, Geomatica, Java, Linux, Satellite Tool Kit, Spacecraft Design
Trond Dagfinn Krøvel
AOCS Equipment MSC at Airbus Defence and Space
Defense & Space
Education
International Space University 2005 — 2006
M.Sc., Space Management
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 2000 — 2005
M.Sc., Engineering Cybernetics
Naval Officer Training School 1998 — 2000
Officer, Navigation, Leadership
Experience
Airbus Defence and Space July 2014 - Present
International Lunar Observatory Association 2009 - Present
Lunar Explorers Society September 2005 - Present
EADS Astrium November 2006 - June 2014
EADS Astrium May 2006 - November 2006
SSETI August 2004 - December 2005
Royal Norwegian Navy July 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Engineering, Satellite, Simulink, Sensors, System Architecture, Control Theory, Analysis, Systems Engineering, Navy, Navigation, Spacecraft, Earth Observation, Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Proposal Writing, Avionics, Requirements Management, Space Systems, Simulations, System Design, Matlab
Valentina Boccia
Aerospace Engineer, PhD
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II' 2012 — 2015
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Full marks
Caltech 2015 — 2015
Caltech Space Challenge
European Space Agency, ESA-ESRIN 2014 — 2014
ESA Earth Observation summer school
International Space University 2013 — 2013
Space Studies Program (SSP13)
Ordine degli Ingegneri di Napoli
Industrial Engineer
Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II' 2008 — 2011
Master's degree (M.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering and Astronautics, Summa cum Laude
Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II' 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc), Aerospace Engineering, Summa cum Laude
Conservatory of Music "San Pietro a Majella", Naples, Italy 2000 — 2009
Liceo Scientifico "A. Labriola" 2000 — 2005
High School degree/Maturità scientifica, Focus on sciences - Two languages project class (English and French), 100/100
Experience
International Space University May 2015 - Present
University of Naples Federico II March 2012 - May 2015
THALES ALENIA SPACE May 2011 - March 2012
THALES ALENIA SPACE January 2011 - March 2011
University of Naples Federico II September 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Remote Sensing, Matlab, Space Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Earth Observation, Ricerca, C++, Leadership, MathCAD, Spacecraft, Technical Writing, Satellite Systems..., Research, Problem Solving, Photoshop, NEST, Teamwork, Fortran, Scientific Writing, System Engineering, AGI Systems ToolKit...
Victoria Le Mée
Étudiant à International Space University
Medical Devices
Education
2009 — 2011
Vincent Denis
Defense & Space Consultant
Defense & Space
Education
International Space University 2000 — 2001
Master of Science (MSc), Space Management
University of Hertfordshire 1998 — 2000
BEng, Aerospace
IUT de Rennes 1996 — 1998
DUT GEII, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
System Engineering Consulting September 2007 - Present
ALTRAN Technologies September 2001 - July 2007
Skills
Physics, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Aviation, Satellite, Project Management, Aircraft, Systems Engineering, Defence, Team Leadership, Integration, R&D, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Embedded Systems, Telelogic DOORS, Aerospace, Radar, Software Project..., Software Engineering, Technical Writing, Earned Value Management, Software Development, Project Planning, Space Systems, Program Management, Engineering, Risk Management, Telecommunications, Testing, Sensors, Proposal Writing, Engineering Management, Simulations, Simulink, Spacecraft, Configuration Management, System Design, System Architecture, Analysis, Defense, Military
Virgiliu Pop
Researcher at Romanian Space Agency
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
International Space University 2007 — 2007
SSP
The University of Glasgow 1998 — 2006
Space Law
University of Aberdeen 1996 — 1997
LLM, International and European Law
Universitatea de Vest "Vasile Goldis", Arad 1992 — 1996
Lic.Jur, Law
Experience
Romanian Space Agency April 2007 - Present
Space Generation Advisory Council 1999 - 2009
Universite Lille II October 2002 - September 2004
Paton Farrell Solicitors June 2002 - November 2002
Skills
Systems Engineering, Space Policy, Proposal Writing, Space Law, Aerospace
Vishal Nangalia
MRC Clinical Research Fellow at University College London
Medical Practice
Education
International Space University 2003 — 2003
Summer Session Programme
University of Leicester 1996 — 2002
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Kings College London 1999 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Aerospace Physiology and Medicine
Experience
University College London June 2013 - Present
NHS August 2008 - Present
University College London October 2008 - May 2013
NHS August 2004 - July 2008
NHS February 2004 - July 2004
NHS November 2003 - January 2004
NHS October 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Informatics, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Neurology, Aerospace Medicine, Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Public Health, Medical Education, Scientific Writing, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Healthcare Information..., Emergency Medicine, Medical Research, Science, Data Analysis
Wendy Mensink
International Space University
Graphic Design
Education
International Space University
ArtEZ Institute of the Arts 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree
TCC De Thij 2005 — 2009
High School
Experience
Viridian Raven March 2015 - Present
Wendy Mensink January 2015 - Present
Design & Data GmbH July 2014 - December 2014
Claudiabasel September 2012 - December 2012
Copydruk Wolbert February 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Concept Development, Art Direction, Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Space Exploration, Photography, Web Design, Graphic Design, Project Management, Corporate Identity, Typography
William Ricard
Associate, Space Consulting Group chez Strategy&, part of the PwC network (formerly Booz & Company)
Defense & Space
Education
International Space University 2014 — 2014
Space Studies Program, Space Applications and Open Innovation in Space
HEC Montréal 2012 — 2014
Msc, Master Thesis, International Business, specialty Management, Mention of Excellence
Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Project Management and International Business
Tecnológico de Monterrey 2010 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, International exchange in Guadalajara, Mexico
Experience
Strategy&, part of the PwC network (formerly Booz & Company) March 2015 - Present
Mosaic - HEC Montréal May 2012 - March 2015
RV Dupuis July 2011 - March 2012
HEC Montreal March 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Innovation Management, Space Business, Anglais, English, Gestion de projet, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Marketing Research, Project Management, STATA software, Innovation Strategy, Space Economy, Business Model Design, Français, Spanish, Relations..., French, International Relations, Business Development, Travail d'équipe, Data Analysis, International...
Xavier Alabart
UpVideo, Make YouTube part of your Business Professionally
Computer Software
Education
Google Launchpad
Startup, December 2014
NEXT
FALL 2014, Startup
Hult International Business School 2011 — 2013
eMBA, International Business
International Space University 2007 — 2008
Msc., Space Management
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
M.Eng., Industrial
IPSI
EGB + BUP + COU
Experience
UpVideo Solutions October 2014 - Present
U-SMART TOYS March 2015 - Present
LOSTRAVELS October 2014 - Present
UPC Barcelona Tech, ETSEIAT July 2013 - Present
Aether Consulting March 2010 - October 2015
Spaii June 2011 - July 2015
Gol Televisión TV, Mediapro group March 2010 - December 2012
University of Barcelona August 2011 - September 2012
Aeroespacial.net January 2006 - December 2011
Mediapro Research, Mediapro group December 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Online Marketing, Team Leadership, Software Development, Business Strategy, Program Management, Telecommunications, Management, Analytics, Product Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Development, Project Planning, Product Design, SEO, Business Intelligence, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, E-commerce, Start-ups, Social Media, User Experience, Team Management, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Management Consulting, CRM, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Analysis, Product Development, New Media Marketing, Mobile Applications
Xavier Michalski
Head of Management and Project control Support Office, Telecommunication Programmes Department at ESA
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
International Space University 2007 — 2007
SSP07, Space Law and Policy
Beihang University 2007 — 2007
SSP07, Aerospace
Université de Metz 1985 — 1990
Maitrise de Science de Gestion, Marketing, Merchandising
Collège Joeuf, Lycée Briey
Experience
European Space Agency May 2014 - Present
ESA September 2007 - Present
European Space Agency 2002 - Present
ESA/ESTEC September 2002 - September 2007
Technip September 1998 - September 2002
Eiffel Construction Métallique (now Eiffage Construction Métallique) September 1995 - February 1998
Eiffel Construction Métallique (now Eiffage Construction Métallique) September 1993 - September 1995
CFEM Entreprise Daya Bay China August 1990 - September 1993
Skills
Aerospace, Satellite, Photography, Systems Engineering, Project Control, Engineering
charlotte jean
Étudiant à International Space University
Farming
Education
2009 — 2013