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Prof. Chiara Manfletti is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Space Propulsion and Mobility. She also serves as Director and COO of Neuraspace. Her academic journey includes a degree from Imperial College London (2001), a master's from the International Space University (2002), and a PhD from RWTH Aachen (2010). Previously, she worked at the German Aerospace Center, served as Programme Advisor to the European Space Agency Director General, and became the first President of Portugal's national space agency. Her research focuses on innovative propulsion systems, satellite autonomy, and AI-driven propulsion controls. She has received the National Defence Medal (2020) and Medal of Merit (2020) from Portugal.
Research Interests:
- Democratization of space access via novel propulsion technologies
- Autonomous and sustainable satellite propulsion systems
- Data-driven propulsion control using AI and health monitoring
Key Contributions: Her work bridges numerical/experimental expertise with space safety policy. Recent publications analyze water hammer phenomena in propulsion systems and propose frameworks for planetary protection in space activities.
Awards:
- National Defence Medal 1st class (2020)
- Medal of Merit from Portuguese Ministry of Science (2020)
Professional Roles: Combines academic leadership with industry roles, actively shaping space policy and innovation. No listed grants are detailed publicly in the provided text.
