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Dr. Robert Howie is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds roles as Engineering Project Lead for the FireOPAL Space Domain Awareness Partnership and Unit Coordinator for the AERO3000 Space Systems Design course. Previously, he served as Research Engineer and DFN Technician for the Desert Fireball Network (DFN). His primary research focuses on Space Systems, Small Spacecraft, Intelligent Imaging Systems, Space Domain Awareness, Planetary Science, and Fireball Camera Networks. Robert's work bridges engineering expertise with interdisciplinary collaboration at Curtin's Space Science and Technology Centre.
His research interests center on advancing space technology and planetary science through projects like the Desert Fireball Network, which tracks meteorites to understand solar system dynamics. He has contributed to CubeSat propulsion systems, meteoroid trajectory modeling, and global fireball observation networks. His engineering leadership in FireOPAL aims to enhance Australia's space domain awareness capabilities.
Key contributions include developing automated observatories for the DFN and Global Fireball Observatory, as evidenced by his PhD thesis. His publications span meteorite recovery techniques, orbital analysis, and CubeSat thruster design. While no awards are explicitly listed, his involvement in high-impact collaborations like FireOPAL and the Desert Fireball Network underscores his scholarly impact.
Robert advises projects in space systems design and mentors students through coursework. His work interfaces with global initiatives like the Hayabusa-2 mission and OSIRIS-REx observations, demonstrating cross-border scientific collaboration. He is actively engaged in advancing Australia's space sector through research and educational outreach.
