Susan Pope has dedicated almost 29 years to advancing space science research as part of the Space Science Division at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). She began her professional career in 1997 after earning a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996. Balancing work and education, she completed her master’s in engineering management at UT in 2002. Susan’s career has evolved from designing space instrumentation as a Mechanical Engineer to leading diverse teams as a Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and now Executive Director of the Space Science Division. She has contributed to numerous NASA and ESA missions, including IMAGE, Rosetta, Mars Express, New Horizons, JUNO, IBEX, CYGNSS, MMS, Europa Clipper, and IMAP, successfully guiding the development of innovative instruments and complex payloads.

Dr Eviana Alice Breuss is a CEO and Co-Founder of Tengena, USA, with more more than 30 years of experience in basic and translational research, previously served at Columbia University School of medicine, and NYU School of Medicine, as well as collaborated with Harvard University, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cognate Therapeutics, Weill Cornell Presbyterian Medical Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY. She obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 1998. Dr. Breuss has extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing government, DoD, and non-profit organizations grants, clinical trials, and establishing lasting academia-industry partnerships. She has publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Nature and American Journal of Pathology. Her recent interests are focused on implementation of integrated photonic architectures and metamaterial solutions for semiconductors and accelerated and quantum computing applications, based on Tengena's unique sub nanoscale advanced materials and plasmonic integration technologies. Her team has developed state-of-the-art fabrication platforms that merge precision inline plasma pulse systems and adaptive acoustics. This cutting-edge approach allows the assembly of advanced materials and metamaterials at pico- and nanoscale with unparalleled accuracy and consistency, ensuring superior material performance to unlock unprecedented control over electromagnetic, thermal, and optical properties at the sub nanoscale. This approach not only opens the new level for practical applications but opens the pathway for collaborative research in fundamentals of quantum physics, including the fascinating field of discrete time crystals, time symmetry, repulsive gravity, and quantum entanglement.

Professor Ian R. McAndrew FRAeS is a very highly qualified academic with extensive experiences within industry and internationally recognised researcher with extensive teaching experience at all levels of education. Conference and Journal publication of 92 over 34 years, six books and numerous Keynote presentations around the world. Has supervised 192 students to their doctoral completion in USA, UK, Germany, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Kenya and South Africa. Extensive consultancy experience internationally for multi-nations and organisations. Lead a global doctorate program of in excess of 570 students. As the Dean of Doctoral Programs at Capitol Technology University he was responsible for 42 different Doctoral Programs ranging from Cybersecurity, Analytics, Aviation, Aeronautical Science and Technology based. He is now setting the same style of degrees at Vedere University in Florida but adding Healthcare and analytics. Inn addition to being involved with the International Space University.

Miguel Ladrón de Cegama Gimeno is a Valencia based entrepreneur and business development strategist who has spent the last decade turning bold drone ideas into investable companies and real world operations. After co founding several ventures, including the flight testing centre Hera Drone Hub in Zaragoza and raising investment for early stage teams, he created MLC Consulting – Unmanned Expert SL to help drone startups convert prototypes into scalable business models. As an advisor he has opened markets and financing for FlyingBasket, Drone Hopper or Quaternium and created several startups like Portwin maritime solutions and more recently Drone Silencer. His experience encompasses operations with heavy lift drones for renewable energy companies, construction companies and logistic companies that proved the commercial value of large capacity UAVs. Passionate about the future of U Space, Miguel represents Spain in the 50 partner EU project U Elcome, leading the Zaragoza test site for the rollout of U1–U2 services and developing its conversational AI assistant. He also participated in the logistic drones project Wingway 2 in the city of Zaragoza where he is leading also the ARA (Airspace Risk Assessment) efforts, has the Drone Silencer startup in the BF Aero accelerator program, and has curated Europe’s flagship drone trade fairs, Global Robot Expo and Expodrónica, since 2017 His mission: channel entrepreneurial energy, regulatory insight and a pan European network into ventures that make Innovative Air Mobility commercially and socially sustainable.

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Arnaud is the global lead in Aerospace & Defense within the international consulting firm Arthur D. Little. He has accompagnied for the past 25 years numerous OEMs, Tier 1/2/…s in the design of their strategy. A lot of these projects have touched the metallic value chain from the raw material (specialty steel, aluminium, titanium….) to the final product, including all the key processes (machining, sheet metal work, 3D printing, forging, casting…).From M&A strategy, to sourcing strategy he is bringing regularly to his clients an expert view on how they could evolve in these domains.

After joining the French Air Force, MA presented himself as a free candidate for the IETA exam, and joined the “Corps des Ingénieurs des Études et Techniques d'Armement”, Aeronautics branch. He has a total of 700 hours of flight experience (including 400 hours as a pilot in chief) as a 1st degree Technical Corps pilot (he has flown on various machines: single engine, sailplane, helicopter, twin engine (C310)). Held various positions at DGA/Paris: STTAe, Hélicoptères du Futur and CEV Brétigny. Then, on detached service at the Ministry of Industry: correspondent for the Quai d'Orsay for East-West technology transfers, representative on the COCOM (Coordinating Committee); participated, on the technical side, in the nuclear forces security group; supervised the INPI/Paris (patent) and ONERA (helicopter/DGA). After his return to the DGA at the Centre d'Essais des Landes de Biscarrosse, he retired. He teaches mathematics and physics in private lessons (3rd to Bac+1); scientific journalist at the Dépêche du Midi (Toulouse), and can finally focus on the development of concepts that "obsessed" him. He registered numerous patents, including one on the Thermoreactor (a breakthrough propellant) granted by the USA, Japan and France.

Prof. Po-Hsiung Lin (b. 1962, Taiwan) is a distinguished atmospheric scientist specializing in instrumentation and measurement related to typhoons, clouds, and biometeorology. He received his B.S. (1984), M.S. (1989), and Ph.D. (1996) in Atmospheric Sciences from National Taiwan University, focusing on the East Asian Summer Monsoon and Mei-Yu Front. He has served as General Secretary of the Meteorological Society of Taiwan (2019–2024) and is a member of several professional societies, including the American Meteorological Society and the Chinese Association for Aerosol Research. Prof. Lin has been a visiting scientist at NOAA, NASA, NCAR, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Nagoya University. Since 2000, he has led extensive field campaigns, including typhoon surveillance and reconnaissance flights, aerosol and solar radiation monitoring, fog and snow observations, and offshore wind studies. He is the lead developer of innovative observation systems such as the “Storm Tracker” mini-radiosonde. His recent publications (2020–2025) cover topics such as tropical cyclone variability, mesoscale convective systems, aerosol–radiation interactions, boundary layer processes, and atmospheric turbulence.

Gearturbine: A rotary reaction turbine inspired by Heron's Aeolipile (10-70 AD). Features retrodynamic motion (DextroGiro vs. LevoGiro), Ying-Yang power dynamics, and minimizes parasitic losses. Imploturbocompressor: An impulse turbine with a compact, single-moving-part design. Utilizes an implo-ducted system, achieving one-step compression and efficient inflow transition from macro to micro, resembling a hurricane's satellite view.

Benjamin Dach, Ph.D., Esq. is a partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP, based in Miami and New York, with extensive expertise in U.S. and international patent law. Dr. Dach is a highly credentialed patent attorney, admitted to practice in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Columbia University and a J.D. from Fordham Law School. Dr. Dach specializes in intellectual property litigation, prosecution, and counseling across a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, materials science, mechanical devices, and software. He is known for developing and executing IP strategies, managing patent portfolios, negotiating licensing, and handling high-stakes patent litigation. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023 and 2025, he is a published scientific author and frequent lecturer on intellectual property matters.

Dr. Tatsuhiko Goi is currently serving as a Technical Adviser at the Aerospace Systems Company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., following his tenure as an Executive Fellow at the same organization. He graduated in March 1982 from Kyoto University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering. Shortly after, he joined Kawasaki Heavy Industries in April 1982, where he began his career as an aerospace drive system engineer. Over the years, he contributed significantly to the development of helicopter transmissions, jet engine accessory gearboxes, engine power gearboxes, and an aircraft constant frequency generator utilizing a traction drive CVT. In 2010, he earned his Doctor of Engineering degree. In recognition of his expertise and contributions, he was appointed Executive Fellow in 2018. Dr. Goi’s work has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the ASME Turbo Expo Best Paper Award in 2010, the Technology Award from the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences in 2017, and the President's Award from the Japan Aerospace Technology Association in 2019.

Prof. Gennaro Zuppardi, born in Naples in November 1950, earned his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Naples “Federico II” in 1976 with top honors. He served as a Senior Researcher in Fluid Dynamics at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples “Federico II,” until his retirement. His research contributions span mathematical modeling of energy resource allocation, atmospheric pollutant transport, laser systems, boundary layer analysis, adaptive wall wind tunnels, aero-thermo-chemistry, and molecular aerodynamics using the DSMC method. He has played a significant role in studying the aerodynamic characteristics of the FTB-X hypersonic vehicle at CIRA. Prof. Zuppardi has taught Hypersonic Aerodynamics for nearly four decades and held several lectureships in Fluid Dynamics and Experimental Fluid Dynamics at various institutions. He is the author and co-author of over 120 scientific publications, including journal articles, conference proceedings, reports, and books.

Laurent PATIER holds a PhD in EMC from ONERA, defended in 2010, after obtaining two master's degrees simultaneously at the University of Clermont Auvergne: top of his promotion in the Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Master's degree and an Optoelectronics- icroelectronics MSc. He joined the French Space Agency (CNES) in 2010 and worked in the Radiofrequencies/Antennas department as head of modeling activities. In 2013, he moved to the On-Board Electrical Systems department, subsequently heading the Amagnetic Laboratory. Finally, in 2019, he took over responsibility for the electronics laboratories within the Detection Systems team of the Instrumental Techniques and Performance sub-directorate. He has been elected to the IEEE EMC France Board since 2021, and has also been a member of the CEM France Scientific Committee since 2022. Finally, in 2023, he founded EMC4U with the support of CNES, which seconded him 100% in 2024 to lead its expertise and software project, supporting research and industrial companies. EMC4U joined the deep tech incubator "Toulouse Tech Transfer" in 2025.

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Giuseppe Mongelluzzo is a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Aerospace curriculum) and has extensive experience in the design, integration, and qualification of scientific instruments for space exploration. As a contributor to the ExoMars mission, he developed and optimized the fluid dynamic design of the MicroMED sensor, supporting integration, space qualification, verification and calibration of the sensor in simulated Martian environments, including campaigns at the Aarhus University (Denmark). He has served as Project Manager for several space-related initiatives, including the patented “SafeAir” aerosol sampler for pathogen detection in space environments, the MUAM UV albedometer for lunar applications and the “Lunar Ants” mini-rover swarm for lunar exploration. His work combines technical skills — CFD (Ansys Fluent), DSMC, CAD modeling, Matlab programming — with familiarity with ESA/ASI documentation standards, test planning, and multidisciplinary coordination. Author or co-author of over 60 scientific publications, he has also been Principal Investigator of two Europlanet-funded projects and co-inventor of a national and international patent. His contributions span from computational modeling to experimental validation, with hands-on laboratory activities in vacuum chambers and wind tunnels.

Endika Llano obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering (2022) and a Double Master’s Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering and Aerospace Engineering (2024) from the University of the Basque Country. He is part of the Mechanics Department, and his main contribution has been in the areas of software development and artificial intelligence, bringing forward cutting-edge ideas.

Hanshen Li received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, an M.S. degree in Computer Science from Waseda University, and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from North China Electric Power University. He is currently a Research Fellow at the China Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute and also serves as a Youth Growth Mentor for the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League. Prior to 2023, he held the position of Deputy Secretary of the Communist Youth League Working Committee of Yongding Road Subdistrict. Prof. Li serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Energy Science and Technology and is a Young Editorial Board Member of EcoEnergy. He is a member of IEEE, IEEJ, CSEE, and CES. His research interests span power systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. To date, he has published over 30 papers, which have received more than 100 citations.

I have been working in commercial aircraft maintenance for 10 years, I am B1 on Boeing 737 CL and NG and for a year now I have been a Line Maintenance Supervisor at Crystal Aero Solution on both cargo and passenger aircraft.

Yash Bakrania is a PhD candidate in Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University London, UK. His research centers on active flow control techniques aimed at reducing airfoil self noise, integrating experimental aeroacoustics with aerodynamic analysis. He utilizes advanced measurement methods, including far-field pressure measurements and hot-wire anemometry, in wind tunnel experiments to investigate flow-noise interactions and develop effective noise mitigation strategies. Prior to his PhD, Yash completed a master’s degree in aerospace engineering, specialising in fluid dynamics and control systems. During this time, he also represented Brunel University of London at the IMechE UAS Challenge 2020, where his team received an award for their innovative work.

Jhonatan Fernando Eulopa Hernandez holds a PhD in Autonomous Air and Submarine Navigation Systems from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies at the National Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Science in Aeronautical and Space Engineering, and a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Higher School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico. With more than a decade of experience, he has led strategic projects in the development of nanosatellites, trajectory control systems for nano launchers, satellite tracking by parallel robots, Rovers and unmanned aerial vehicles. He is currently the Business Development Coordinator at the Aerospace Development Center, where he also serves as a Research Professor and institutional representative to the Governing Board of the Mexican Space Agency. His work promotes technological innovation and fosters international collaboration to strengthen the advancement of the aerospace sector globally.

Dr Hatim Alotaibi is currently a Research Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering (Specialised in multiphysics modelling and advanced numerical methods) at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). Alotaibi received his B.A.Sc. (2016) in Industrial Systems Engineering from University of Regina (Canada), MSc (2019) in Aeronautical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong), and PhD (2023) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester (United Kingdom). Alotaibi’s research focuses at using a combination of modelling, theory and simulation to study manufacturing processes and structural analysis of aerostructures (e.g., composites), aerospace propulsion (e.g., Combustion), heat transfer, complex flow, and flight dynamics. His research can also be extended to areas like airframe and satellite design, and space mission analysis.

Prof. Dr. Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman is currently working as Associate Professor at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. He has completed his Ph.D. in Quality and Operations Management from University of Nottingham, UK, and Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship, University of Cambridge, UK. His main area of interest focuses on Quality and Supply Chain Networks. His area of expertise includes Quality Operations, Lean, Supply Chain System and Networks, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, and Quality Assurance.

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I am PhD scholar in the Department of Aerospace engineering at IIT Madras. I work on experimental and analytical studies in Aerodynamics and Propulsion. My research area is on developing and testing Variable Pitch propellers for engines, followed by solid analytical validation. I am also working on performance enhancement for radial engines and 2-stroke single-cylinder engines. Enhancing heat transfer is my other interest in engines. I am working on different wear resistant coatings and different fin modifications for IC engine cylinders.

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