Paulo Lozano

Paulo Lozano is the Miguel Alemán Velasco Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on developing advanced space propulsion technologies, particularly for small and cost-effective spacecraft aimed at deep-space exploration. He is affiliated with the MIT Space Propulsion Lab and Space Systems Lab, leading innovations in ion thrusters, microfabrication, and satellite mission design.

• Degrees: Ingeniero Fisico Industrial (ITESM, Mexico, 1993), M.Sc. (CINVESTAV, Mexico, 1996), S.M. (MIT, 1998), Ph.D. (MIT, 2003)

Research interests include electrospray thrusters, ion propulsion, micro and nanofabrication, and small satellite technology. His work has significant implications for CubeSats and deep-space missions, as detailed in his Google Scholar publications.

Recent articles emphasize flat-panel thrusters, ion beam dynamics, and staging systems for deep-space exploration. These studies highlight advancements in materials science, computational modeling, and propulsion efficiency.

• Scientific Awards: Best Invention Award (2021), Outstanding Student Advisor Award (2019), Electric Propulsion Committee Technical Achievement Award (2016), Future Mind Award (2011), Best Poster Award (2010), Outstanding Faculty UROP Mentor Award (2010), Young Investigator Program Award (2008)

Advising and grants include mentoring student projects and leading federally funded research initiatives in space propulsion. Labs he contributes to include the Space Propulsion Lab and Space Systems Lab at MIT, which focus on scalable and resilient satellite technologies.