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Professor
Dr. James Clemmons is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on space physics, including auroral phenomena, Earth's ionosphere-thermosphere system, and magnetospheric dynamics. He co-investigates NASA missions including Van Allen Probes and leads sounding rocket experiments like RENU-2 and VISIONS-2.
Lecturer
Dr. Andrew Murphy is a Lecturer in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at South East Technological University (SETU). He holds a PhD from University College Dublin (2010–2014) and specializes in advanced materials science, particularly focusing on solidification processes under microgravity conditions and tribology of bulk metallic glasses. His work integrates experimental and computational methods to study material behavior in extreme environments. Education: PhD in Materials Science, University College Dublin (2010–2014) Research Interests: Microgravity solidification of metallic alloys Equiaxed and dendritic solidification dynamics Wear and tribology of bulk metallic glasses In situ X-ray radiographic characterization techniques Space applications of advanced materials Key Projects: Pathway 13: Strategic Research Equipment Fund (2023): Served as Team Member to advance materials research infrastructure XRMON-SOL and XRMON-GF experiments: Pioneered microgravity solidification studies aboard sounding rockets and parabolic flights Publications highlight trends in: Microgravity-induced solidification phenomena Material performance in aerospace environments Integration of experimental and computational methods Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the XRMON experimental facility development and microgravity research collaborations.
Associate Professor
Joseph Miles is an Associate Professor at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, where he has taught since 2004. He oversees the Engineering Design Spine curriculum, integrating Systems Engineering concepts, and serves as Program Director of the NASA-funded New Jersey Space Grant Consortium, managing student rocketry programs and statewide educational initiatives. Education: MS in Computer Science/Mathematics (1981), MS in Management Science/Operations Research (1976), BE in Electrical Engineering (1974), all from Stevens Institute of Technology. Research focuses on hands-on engineering education through the Rock SAT-C program, mentoring interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate and graduate students in designing and launching sounding rocket payloads. His work emphasizes real-world challenges such as payload leaks, data collection failures, and environmental resilience, preparing students for careers in aerospace and systems engineering. As Program Director of the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium, he secures ~$850,000/year in funding for internships, graduate fellowships, K-12 bridge programs, and rocketry initiatives. He has led the Stevens team in annual launches at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, navigating setbacks like 2023’s rain delays and 2025’s payload leak. Scientific Awards: Gallois Competition (2022). Miles’ teaching spans Robotics (C++), Data Acquisition (LabVIEW), Truss & Beam Construction (MATLAB), and Electronics (MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape), with increasing student enrollment from 150–190 to 250–425 per semester since 2021. He chairs the New Jersey Statewide Program Coordinator role and mentors teams in NASA’s Rock-ON and Rock-SAT-C programs. His corporate background includes 50 years of global project management experience in manufacturing, finance, and IT sectors, notably at Mobil Oil Corporation, where he managed $3.0 MM/year budgets and five personnel. Current efforts prioritize improving payload testing timelines and fostering innovation in dynamical systems and algorithmic programming.
Professor
Professor Tim Yeoman is a faculty member in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Leicester, specializing in Magnetospheric Physics . His research focuses on plasma dynamics in planetary magnetospheres, ionospheric processes, and space weather effects. He leads and collaborates on major missions such as TRACERS and RENU-3, investigating phenomena like auroral emissions, field line resonances, and ionospheric irregularities induced by high-frequency radio waves. His work integrates ground-based observations (e.g., SuperDARN radar, Eskdalemuir magnetic observatory) with satellite data (e.g., Cluster, MESSENGER) to model magnetospheric-ionospheric coupling. Recent projects include studying Jupiter’s auroras using the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, analyzing Mercury’s magnetosphere with BepiColombo, and advancing understanding of ULF wave propagation and plasma mass dynamics during geomagnetic storms. Professor Yeoman’s research also emphasizes experimental methods, such as high-power HF radio wave experiments at EISCAT and rocket-based measurements of neutral upwelling in the cusp region. His contributions span theoretical modeling, observational analysis, and mission design, with a focus on advancing space physics and enabling predictive space weather capabilities.
Associate Professor
Jan Kenneth Bekkeng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on sounding rockets, instrumentation, space plasma measurements, and embedded systems. He holds a PhD in Physics from UiO (2007) and has been a Senior Scientist at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment since 2007. His work includes developing low-cost attitude determination systems and advanced navigation algorithms. Research interests span MEMS technology, ultrasonic positioning systems, Kalman filtering, and plasma diagnostics. He teaches courses on computer-based instrumentation (FYS3240) and subatomic many-body theory (FYS4520). Key projects include the 4DSpace Strategic Research Initiative and the ICI series of sounding rockets. His publications emphasize sensor fusion, rocket instrumentation, plasma physics, and inertial measurement unit (IMU) calibration. Collaborative efforts involve institutions like ESA and focus on advancing space technology and micro-scale physics observations.
Researcher
Sven Grahn is a Senior Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology within the department of PARTICLE, ASTROPHYSICS & MED IMAG. He serves as a project manager for the MIST student satellite project under the KTH Space Center. His career spans roles at the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), where he led the Space Systems Division, and Stockholm University's Meteorological Department. Education: Master of Science in Engineering Physics, KTH 90 higher education credits in Meteorology Honorary Doctorate from KTH Research Interests: Focuses on space systems development (e.g., satellites Freja, Astrid-1/2, Odin, SMART-1 lunar probe), atmospheric science (noctilucent clouds, ozone layer measurements via sounding rockets), and medical imaging. His work integrates engineering, astrophysics, and environmental monitoring. Awards: HM the King's Medal of the twelfth size Gold Medal of the Swedish Academy of Engineering Thulin Medal in gold for aeronautical achievements Grants/Advising: No formal grants or advisee list provided. His contributions include leading major satellite projects and academic collaborations. Labs/Teams: Active in the KTH Space Center and formerly led SSC's Space Systems Division.
Professor
Professor Ian Mann, PhD, FRSC, is a distinguished academic in the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on experimental and theoretical space physics, with expertise in magnetometry and auroral dynamics. He leads the CARSIMA group, operating world-class ground-based magnetometer arrays and collaborates with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. His work includes the RADICALS satellite mission to study space weather-climate interactions and the AuroraWatch public outreach initiative. Education: BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics, University of Birmingham (1991) PhD Applied Mathematics, University of St. Andrews (1995) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of York (1999) Research Interests: Space plasma physics, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, radiation belt dynamics, solar wind interactions, and energetic particle precipitation. His group investigates phenomena such as auroral substorms, geomagnetically induced currents (GICs), and the role of chorus waves in regulating electron flux in the Van Allen belts. Awards & Grants: Canada Research Chair (2003–2013) Canada's Top-40-Under-40 (2009) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2020) Advising & Projects: Leads the CARSIMA and GHOST-PEPPER research groups, and oversees missions like PEPPER-X and SWEPt for plasma and particle measurements. His work addresses space weather risks to power grids and satellite systems, with a focus on Alberta's geoelectric hazard assessment. Labs & Teams: CARSIMA Group (magnetometry arrays), GHOST-PEPPER Sounding Rocket Team, and collaborations with the Canadian Space Agency on the RADICALS satellite mission.
Research Professor
Dr. Stephan McCandliss is a Research Professor and Director of the Center for Astrophysical Sciences (CAS) at Johns Hopkins University's Department of Physics & Astronomy. He leads the Sounding Rocket group, specializing in experimental astrophysics and ultraviolet astronomy. His work involves innovative spectroscopic designs and has resulted in 16 rocket launches since 1988, observing celestial objects like comets and nebulae. Education: Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy, University of Washington (1980) PhD in Astrophysics, University of Colorado, Boulder (1988) Research Focus: Dr. McCandliss's interests span far/ extreme ultraviolet radiation interactions, interstellar medium physics, and astronomical instrumentation development. He has contributed to NASA missions like FUSE, HST, and Spitzer, focusing on multi-wavelength observations across galactic and extragalactic environments. Advising/Grants: Principal Investigator on 16 sounding rocket missions Co-investigator for major space telescope programs Developed high-efficiency spectrographs and calibration sources Labs/Teams: Directs the CAS and leads the Sounding Rocket group, fostering interdisciplinary astrophysics research at JHU.
Professor
Randall McEntaffer is the Department Head and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Physics at The Pennsylvania State University's Eberly College of Science. He specializes in designing, fabricating, and implementing diffraction gratings for high-resolution astrophysical observations, focusing on UV/X-ray wavelengths using nanofabrication techniques. His research addresses supernova remnants and their environmental interactions, supported by missions like Lynx, Arcus, and suborbital rockets such as OGRE and tREXS. Education: PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado, Boulder (2007); BS/BS in Physics/Astronomy from the University of Iowa (2000). Research interests include diffraction grating technology, X-ray spectroscopy, and space instrumentation. His group develops cutting-edge gratings for missions studying hot baryon cycles and exoplanet environments. Current missions involve leadership roles in Lynx's Grating Spectrograph and OGRE rocket payloads. Publications focus on grating fabrication, mission technologies, and spectral analysis. He leads the McEntaffer Group, emphasizing diversity in engineering and collaboration with NASA and international partners.
Professor
Konstantin Matveev is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University, College of Engineering and Architecture. He leads the HYPER Laboratory, focusing on modeling and simulation of advanced engineering systems. His research spans thermo-fluid sciences, cryogenics, hydrogen systems, thermoacoustics, multiphase flows, and unmanned mobile platforms. He is an ASME Fellow, reflecting his significant contributions to mechanical engineering. Dr. Matveev earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2003, an M.S. in Applied Physics from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology in 1996, and a B.S. in Applied Physics from the same institution in 1994. Prior to joining WSU, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory and worked as a Senior Hydrodynamicist in industry. His research interests include liquid hydrogen systems , thermoacoustics , advanced marine vehicles , and autonomy in unmanned systems . He investigates fundamental phenomena in energy conversion and develops practical systems for propulsion, power generation, and sustainable technologies. His work integrates experimental, numerical, and analytical methods. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong focus on energy and acoustics, particularly thermoacoustic engines, instability control, and wave propagation in complex media. There is also significant emphasis on autonomous systems, marine vehicle design, and educational outreach. The keywords span mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, acoustics, robotics, and energy systems, with subfields including vortex-driven tonal sound, fractal materials, ski friction modeling, and hydrogen infrastructure. His scientific recognition includes being named an ASME Fellow. Additional honors may exist but are not detailed in the provided text. Dr. Matveev has supervised research projects and mentored students, though specific advisees are not listed. His research is supported by major grants from DARPA, NSF, DOE, ONR, NASA, and JCATI, enabling large-scale industry-academia collaborations. He also provides consulting and participates in SBIR/STTR projects. He leads experimental and modeling efforts in propulsion, energy systems, and autonomy, with applications in aerospace, marine, and high-tech industries. He directs the HYPER Laboratory, which conducts research in high-performance marine vehicles, hydrogen systems, and unmanned platforms. The lab combines computational modeling with physical experimentation, including tests on hovercraft, thermoacoustic engines, and autonomous vehicles. Outreach initiatives include K-12 engineering workshops on advanced marine technologies.
Research Professor
Haeun Chung is an Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Astronomy/Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, serving as Project Scientist for the NASA-funded Aspera UV Small-Satellite mission scheduled for launch in May 2026. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Astronomy (2019) from Seoul National University B.S. in Physics (2012) from Pohang University of Science and Technology Dr. Chung's research spans instrument development and observational astrophysics , with dual expertise in building UV/Optical instrumentation and studying galaxy evolution. His instrumental work focuses on optical design for spectrographs (including DOTIFS and FIREBall-2) and space telescope concepts (Aspera, Nox, GlowSat). His observational research analyzes circumgalactic medium properties and galaxy kinematics using SDSS MaNGA data, with particular interest in environmental effects on galaxy evolution. Technical contributions include developing IFU data processing algorithms and creating the DOTIFS S/N Calculator for observation planning. Current projects feature leadership roles across NASA missions: Project Scientist: Aspera UV SmallSat mission Co-I: SHIMCO sounding rocket mission PI: Nox (all-sky EUV/FUV mapper) and GlowSat (UV airglow mapper) Co-I: Hyperion high-resolution UV telescope concept Team member: K-SPEC ground-based spectrograph Research funding includes a $423K NASA ADAP Grant as Principal Investigator for warm-hot halo gas studies using FUSE archival data. The team recently announced hiring for a postdoc position focused on FUSE/GALEX data analysis.
Professor
Jøran Idar Moen is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Physics, specializing in plasma and space physics. His research examines Solar-Terrestrial coupling in the auroral cusp/polar cap region using multi-instrument techniques including radars, ground-based optics, satellites, and sounding rockets. His current work involves a sounding rocket program studying ionospheric irregularities formed by plasma instabilities in cusp auroras and polar cap patches, with applications for space weather services affecting communication and GNSS systems.
Adjunct Professor
Rishabh Maharaja is an Adjunct Professor of Astronautical Engineering at Capitol Technology University (Capitol Tech), where he teaches and serves as a founding member and concept developer of the Space Flight Operations Training Center (SFOTC). He has been at Capitol Tech since 2010, leading projects like the ROCKSAT-X sounding rocket payloads and the CACTUS-1 CubeSat mission, which launched in 2021. His research focuses on TCP/IP-based satellite systems, satellite communication protocols, and interdisciplinary space education. Professionally, he holds roles as Chief Technology Officer at Krionics-Space and Management & Program Analyst at the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Office, contributing to space policy and regulation development. At NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), he served as Systems Review Manager and led Mission Operations Assurance Engineering for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). He earned an Associate in Applied Sciences (2010), BS and MS in Astronautical Engineering (2013) from Capitol Tech, and an MS in International Policy & Practice (2021) from George Washington University, focusing on space policy and human health in space.
Professor
Supriya Chakrabarti is a Professor and Director of the Department of Physics and Applied Physics at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell (UMass Lowell). Previously, he held leadership roles at Boston University, including Director of the Center for Space Physics (1997–2009), and was a Senior Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory. He earned his B.E. from the University of Calcutta and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on space experiments, hyperspectral imaging, lidar technology, exoplanets, interstellar medium, planetary atmospheres, and instrumentation development. Notable contributions include developing instruments for NASA sounding rockets, satellite missions, and a patented UV detector. His work addresses space weather prediction, solar-terrestrial interactions, and exoplanet imaging. Chakrabarti has authored over 160 scholarly articles and pioneered undergraduate involvement in space research, including a student-led NASA-funded rocket experiment. At UMass Lowell, his group continues instrument development for forest carbon assessment and exoplanet studies. Professional service includes roles on advisory boards, technical journal editing, and conference proceedings. The Center for Space Physics under his leadership became a national leader in space research through strategic initiatives.
Professor
Lasse Clausen is Professor of Plasma and Space Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo, specializing in ionospheric phenomena and space instrumentation. His work bridges experimental measurements and space weather modeling with international collaborations across ESA, JAXA, and UAE space agencies. His research focuses on plasma structuring in polar regions, ionospheric storm dynamics, and space weather instrumentation. Key areas include F-region turbulence analysis using GNSS scintillations, sounding rocket investigations of cusp phenomena, and development of plasma sensors for lunar missions like the Rashid-1 rover's Langmuir probe system. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on geomagnetic storm impacts on ionospheric density, polar cap expansion mechanisms, and lunar surface plasma characterization. His work integrates multi-instrument datasets from ground stations, rockets, and satellites to advance space weather forecasting capabilities. Scientific awards for Dr. Clausen were not mentioned in the source material. He leads significant ESA-funded research projects including SWARM VIP (SWARM Space Weather - Variability of Ionospheric Plasma) and FORSWAR (Forecasting Space Weather in the Arctic Region), both completed at the University of Oslo. No student advising information is provided in available texts. Dr. Clausen collaborates extensively with SINTEF, IFE, JAXA, and the University of Calgary on space instrumentation development, particularly for the Emirates Lunar Mission. His team specializes in plasma probe design and operational concepts for extraterrestrial surface missions.
