Dr. William J. Muldoon is Executive Vice President of the International Space University (ISU), where he advances the university’s mission of preparing leaders for the global space sector. He brings more than 17 years of experience in aerospace and higher education leadership, having directed international campus operations, cultivated industry partnerships, and managed professional education programmes that serve governments, aerospace corporations, and research institutions worldwide. His career includes overseeing large, globally dispersed teams and expanding educational access through more than one hundred international teaching locations, with a strong focus on digital transformation, accreditation, and workforce development in aerospace contexts. His recent research explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping aerospace education, training, and professional skill development. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Society of Arts, Dr. Muldoon regularly contributes to international dialogue on the future of aerospace and space education at the intersection of academia, technology, and industry.

Dr. Vladimir Pletser earned a Master of Engineering in Mechanics in 1979, a Master of Sciences in Geophysics in 1980 and a Ph.D. in Astrophysics in 1990 from the University of Louvain, Belgium. He is currently Director of Space Training Operations at Blue Abyss, a company based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and Newquay, Cornwall, UK, and proposing new approaches for astronaut training. Among other duties, he was the contract lead for the astronaut training program with the Saudi Space Agency. He was a Visiting Professor – Scientific Adviser from 2016 to 2018 at the Technology and Engineering Centre for Space Utilization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China, supporting the preparation and development of microgravity research instrumentation for parabolic flights and for the Tiangong Space Station. He was previously working for 30 years as Senior Physicist – Engineer at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) of the European Space Agency (ESA), in charge of developing scientific instruments for microgravity research in fluid physics, crystallization of proteins and zeolites and on dexterous manipulation on board the International Space Station.

Lori D. Coombs works full-time supporting the DoD and part-time as an Associate Professor of the MISM program at the University of Arizona Global Campus, supporting info systems, environmental science and advanced air mobility disciplines that address the cross-cutting integration of entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and infrastructures across the airspace ecosystem. Lori’s lab seeks to understand interactions between solar energetic particles (SEPs), the heliosphere, atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetosphere that underlay space weather, the impacts of climate change, and planetary alignment associated with space travel. The research employs physics-based modeling, optical remote sensing, and satellite observations that apply data science and artificial intelligence to distributed observations of the geospatial environment that consider cybersecurity by protecting space, aviation and communications infrastructure.

Dr. McAndrew is an internationally recognised researcher and academic. He has over 100 peer reviewed conference and journal publications and in additionally has many international conferences all over the world. He has been heavily involved in research and supervising PhD students and has 192 successful PhD syudents.

I am an adjunct professor of astronomy and physics at American Public University, a Center Director for Mathnasium, and faculty advisor and project leader for Variable Star and Exoplanet research groups at APU, as well as a consulting astronomer for the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.

Prof. Bernard H. Foing, president Space Renaissance International, executive director of ILEWG, CEO LUNEX EuroSpaceHub and EuroMoonMars Earth Space Innovation, Qomosys Chief Scientist. ERA chair at Riga Latvia, guest Prof at Leiden observatory, ISU, IPSA and formerly EPFL, VU Amsterdam . Member IAF committees (IPC, space exploration, astronomy, space habitats, traffic management, ITACCUS former chair), founder of ArtMoonMars and MoonGallery. Full member International Academy of Astronautics since 2010, vice-chair COSPAR planetary and PEX Panel on Exploration Panel, co-director IMA International Moonbase Alliance, founder Moon Village & MVA, EGU space instrumentation officer. Former ESA Chief Scientist, senior advisor to DG, chair of ESTEC staff association committee (2012-2017) & SMART-1 Lead scientist. Co-Investigator of SOHO, XMM, BIOPAN, SMART-1, Mars Express, COROT, ISS/Expose, BIOMEX, ExoMars. Publications : 980 articles, including 240 refereed papers. Edited 10 Books. Academics : Habilitation 1990. He has been working at CNRS, and as post-doc astronomer ESO European Southern Observatory Chile, PhD astrophysics & space techniques (CNRS, Lockheed, SacPeak, Boulder, Harvard), Prof agrégé Physics, Ecole Normale Supérieure ENSET Paris-Saclay

After joining the French Air Force, MA presented himself as a free candidate for the IETA exam, and joined the “Corps des Ingénieurs des Études et Techniques d'Armement”, Aeronautics branch. He has a total of 700 hours of flight experience (including 400 hours as a pilot in chief) as a 1st degree Technical Corps pilot (he has flown on various machines: single engine, sailplane, helicopter, twin engine (C310)). Held various positions at DGA/Paris: STTAe, Hélicoptères du Futur and CEV Brétigny. Then, on detached service at the Ministry of Industry: correspondent for the Quai d'Orsay for East-West technology transfers, representative on the COCOM (Coordinating Committee); participated, on the technical side, in the nuclear forces security group; supervised the INPI/Paris (patent) and ONERA (helicopter/DGA). After his return to the DGA at the Centre d'Essais des Landes de Biscarrosse, he retired. He teaches mathematics and physics in private lessons (3rd to Bac+1); scientific journalist at the Dépêche du Midi (Toulouse), and can finally focuson the development of concepts that "obsessed" him. He registered numerous patents, including one on the Thermoreactor (a breakthrough propellant) granted by the USA, Japan and France.

Friedhelm M. Jöge is a researcher with a background in chemistry, mathematics, and chemical engineering. He worked in scientific laboratories and in development roles within the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on biochemistry and macromolecular chemistry. His research interests include the intersection of physics, chemistry, biology, and the dialogue between science and faith, with a particular focus on the concept of information. He has published key works on quantum gravity, dark energy, dark matter, and the relationship between time, energy, and information. Beyond science, he enjoys music and chess, and is married with one daughter and three grandchildren.

Helena Cristina Vasconcelos obtained her Ph.D. in Materials Engineering in 1999 at the Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon), Portugal, following a 5-year degree in Physics and Materials Engineering completed in 1990. She has been a Professor of Physics at the University of the Azores since 2000, where she currently holds the position of Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology. As a research member of LIBPhys (Laboratory for Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, and Radiation Physics), FCT-NOVA, Nova University of Lisbon, her work centers on the development and characterization of oxide thin films produced by DC reactive sputtering, complemented by extensive experience in sol-gel methodologies for the fabrication of both bulk glasses and thin films. She has a solid background in optical glass materials and photonics, with a particular focus on the spectroscopic behavior of rare-earth-doped glasses. Her research explores luminescence phenomena and energy transfer mechanisms, aiming to optimize materials for advanced photonic and optoelectronic applications.

Ms. Magdalena Filcek is a PhD researcher in Safety Engineering at the Military University of Land Forces, an interior architect, neuroarchitecture and sleep specialist, inventor, and visionary. An honorary NASA employee and hot air balloon pilot, she has developed several patented innovations, including the Vinci Power Nap® system, an award-winning technology for stress reduction, energy recovery, and sleep improvement- allowing for supporting professionals, travelers, and astronauts worldwide. Her pioneering work, blending science, art, and design, has been recognized with numerous international recommendations and presented at leading global forums including the UN COP24, UNOOSA, and NASA JPL.

I received my Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pisa, Italy, in 2008. I serve as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of High Energy Physics, Gravitation and Cosmology and Theoretical Physics, and as an Editorial Board Member of eight other international journals. I hold the Habilitation as Professor of Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics from MIUR (Italy) and have served as Professor of Theoretical Physics at Istanbul University. Currently, I am a Visiting Professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (USA), the International Institute for Applicable Mathematics and Information Sciences (India), and Christ University (India). I am an Associate Fellow at the Research Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha (Iran) and have authored/co-authored 150+ peer-reviewed publications in theoretical physics, astrophysics, cosmology, and applied mathematics. My work has earned multiple honors, including five Honorable Mention Awards from the Gravity Research Foundation (2009–2025), the FQXi Essay Contest Community Prize (2013), and distinctions from Nagpur University and the European Society of Computational Methods in Sciences, Engineering and Technology.

Mirco holds a PhD in Climate Change, Social Challenge and Future Earth from the University of Bologna. His research focuses on advanced carbon fiber recycling technologies, space technologies, autonomous flight systems, and the development of a sustainable space economy. He teaches the course “Aerospace and Climate Change” at the University of Bologna, where he explores the interactions between space activities and environmental mitigation strategies. He collaborates with research centers and industrial partners to promote innovation, technology transfer, and the development of the aerospace supply chain at both regional and European levels.In particular, he has contributed to the advancement of recycled composite processes and closely follows the operations of the FIB3 plant managed by HERA, which supplies key players in the aerospace sector with recycled carbon fibers.As General Secretary of the Emilia-Romagna Aerospace Consortium (ANSER), he actively supports the development of the aeronautical and space economy in a region globally renowned for its excellence in high-performance vehicles, including racing cars and motorcycles. Within CURTI, he led the certification process of the two-seater helicopter Zefhir and developed the project's commercial strategy and market positioning.

Letizia Caito is a Technologist at the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), Scientific Directorate, specializing in project management and coordination of large-scale research and technological innovation infrastructures. She currently serves as Project Manager for the High Resolution Multi-Object Spectrograph (HR-MOS) and as Project Controller for the national Special Space Research Program (PRORIS) aimed at the search for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) on the Moon. Previously, she was Project Manager within the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) – Low-Frequency Aperture Array (LFAA) project, over seeing coordination between international partners and industry for the production and integration of advanced antenna systems for the INAF team. Since 2023 to the end of 2024, she has coordinated the Tiger Team in the INAF Program Office for Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), focusing on monitoring, control, and strategicalignment of major research-to-business initiatives. Letizia holds a Ph.D. in RelativisticAstrophysics and a Master’s in Space Policy and Institutions. Shehasextensiveexperience in European and international projects, havingworked with the European Space Agency (ESA), Italian Space Agency (ASI), and the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), whereshecontributed to policy, technology transfer, and innovation management. Shehasco-authoredaroundeightyscientificpublications and numerous technical reports. Since March 2024, shehasbeenaffiliated with the National Center for HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing (ICSC), where she collaborates on activities for Fundamental Research and Space Economy(Spoke 2).She is a member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and has been member of the ESA European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce (ECSECO).

Professor Zhaosen Liu received Ph.D degree in solid state physics from TU-Dresden, Germany, in 1999. Before 2007, he proposed a few quantum approaches to investigate the roles played by the crystal-field levels and RKKY interactions, and to estimate magnetic transition temperatures of rare-earth materials. In 2008, he built a two-sublattice model to describe antiferromagnetic rare-earth systems, which solved a serious difficulty faced by many experimental physicists.

Dr. Xiangwei Bu is a Professor at the Air Force Engineering University, Xi’an, China. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Control Science and Engineering from the same university in 2010, 2012, and 2016, respectively. His research focuses on advanced flight control, including hypersonic flight control, prescribed performance control, sliding mode control, fuzzy/neural control, and adaptive dynamic programming. He has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2019–2023) and listed as an Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Researcher. Dr. Bu also serves as Associate Editor for several international journals, including IEEE Journal on Miniaturization for Air and Space Systems, Measurement and Control, and Advances in Mechanical Engineering. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to flight control systems and aerospace engineering.

Yew Kee Wong (Eric) is a former Professor, Associate Vice-President, and Registrar at Hong Kong Chu Hai College. He has previously served as a Professor at BASIS. He holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Computing Systems and a PhD in AI from Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK. When he was 15 and 19, he was the youngest undergraduate and PhD student admitted to NTU. Between 2001 and 2016, he was the Senior Programme Director at The University of Hong Kong (HKU-SPACE). He currently serves as a Research Supervisor for PhD/Master students at the Southern Institute of Technology (New Zealand). His research interests include AI, Quantum Computing, Web3 Technology, and Big Data Analytics. Over the last 30 years, he has been granted and received over USD$10 million in research funding from Governments, Private Foundations & Institutions (from Europe, Africa and Asia)

Ravil Gimadiev was born on February 08, 1947 in Tatarstan (Russia). After graduating from the Kazan Aviation Institute, he worked for 25 years in the theoretical department of the Research Institute of Aeroelastic Systems in the city of Feodosia. Participated in the development of parachute systems for landing heavy loads. In 2006, the monograph "Dynamics of parachute-type soft shells" was published. Since 2003, he worked for 5 years as the vice-rector of Kazan State Power Engineering University. More than 110 works have been published. He currently works as a professor. There are 13 scientific papers republished in English.

Muhammad Radwan is the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Astrommar Space Systems Company, one of Egypt’s leading enterprises specializing in space safety, orbital debris tracking, and advanced space software development. He possesses a strong scientific background and extensive expertise in space dynamics and orbital analysis, having contributed to the execution and oversight of numerous space projects. Under his leadership, Astrommar established the first private Egyptian entity dedicated to orbital safety, with a focus on strengthening space digital infrastructure and applying artificial intelligence to orbital tracking and monitoring systems. Radwan is also an active member of several scientific and advisory bodies, spearheading strategic initiatives to foster collaboration with space agencies, academic institutions, and research centers — all in pursuit of space sustainability and the development of a qualified national workforce capable of leading the future of the space sector.

Dr. Halima Boussadia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Automation, University of Science and Technology - Mohammed Boudiaf (USTO-MB), Algeria. She obtained her Engineering degree in Automation in 2011 from USTO-MB, followed by a Master’s degree (Magister) in Space Instrumentation in 2016. In 2024, she earned her Ph.D. in Automation.Dr. Boussadia’s research focuses on spacecraft attitude control and estimation, adaptive control, and fault-tolerant control. She has been actively involved in teaching and research in the field of aerospace engineering, particularly in the development of advanced control algorithms for satellite attitude determination and control systems. Additionally, she has contributed to academic peer review activities, serving as a reviewer for Advances in Space Research (Elsevier) in 2022 and reviewer for Aerospace Science and Technology (Elsevier) in 2024 and 2025.

Suhail ibn Shahnawaz is a young physicist, scientist, author, and visionary from Kashmir, recognized for his pioneering work in astrophysics, space exploration, and social thought. He directed the Buraq-1 launch and has received over 150 awards for his contributions. Suhail explores fundamental questions about the universe, including his “God theory of the universe,” and has represented India at international scientific forums. As an author, he has written impactful works on Kashmir, blending scientific insight with advocacy for justice and peace. Beyond research and writing, he founded SIS Universe to inspire youth in astrophysics and space science. Suhail is known for bridging science, literature, and activism, striving to advance human knowledge while promoting social progress.