Short Biography:

  1. Metallurgical Engineering
    Metallurgist, with practical experience in manufacturing and space industries – previously Head of the Materials and Processes Division at the European Space Agency. Supporting all ESA spacecraft projects until 2012, including the approval of materials and processes, and management of the largest space materials laboratory in Europe. Also, the chairing of failure investigation teams for manned space, satellite hardware and ground segment launcher facilities. Expertise on spacecraft assembly processes to INTELSAT, INMARSAT and national space organisations such as CNES, CSA and ASI. Fellow of the Institute of Materials (FIMMM), Member of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA), Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (MRAeS) and Chartered Engineer (CEng).