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Roberto Sabatini is a Professor and Chair of the Aerospace Engineering Department at Khalifa University, where he founded the Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASRG) and Guidance, Navigation and Control Laboratory (GNCLab). He leads the FALCON Program developing sustainable aviation and Advanced Air Mobility research. With over three decades of aerospace experience across international institutions, his work focuses on integrating advanced technologies in aviation and space systems.
Education includes:
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering (Cranfield University)
- PhD in Space Geodesy (University of Nottingham)
- MSc in Astronautical Engineering (Sapienza University of Rome)
- MSc in Navigation Technology (University of Nottingham)
- EMBA (Quantic School of Business)
Research interests center on aerospace robotics, autonomous systems, and multi-domain traffic management with emphasis on safety-critical avionics and sustainable aviation technologies. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on AI applications in air/space traffic management and autonomous systems.
Awards and honors:
- 2024 Aviation Business Technology Innovation Award
- 2021 Aerospace Distinguished Leadership Award
- 2019 Defence Scientist of the Year
- 2017 Northrop Grumman Scholarship
- 2016 SARES Science Award
- 2015 SAE Arch Colwell Merit Award
- 2008 NATO Scientific Achievement Award
Leads the ASRG research team with multiple PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. Secured over $25M in research funding from government and industry partners including UAE Space Agency and NASA RASC-AL.
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