Aerospace, Defense and Mechanical Engineering

Mukesh Singh Boori is Senior Scientist in Samara University Russia (03/2015–Present, funded by Russian Federation), Visiting Professor in JKLU University India (10/2016-11/2016), Visiting Senior Scientist at University of Bonn, Germany (05/2016–07/2016), Visiting Scientist/Professor at Hokkaido University Japan (12/2015–02/2016) and Adjunct Professor in American Sentinel University Colorado USA (07/2015–Present). He was involved in European Union Project as well as Visiting Assistant Professor in Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic (04/2013–06/2015), Ruhr University Bochum Germany (09/2014–12/2014) and University of Leicester, UK (Honorary Fellow 2014) funded by European Union; at the same time he was Assistant Professor in JECRC University India (01/2013–06/2015). He was Scientist in Satellite Climate Studies Branch (NOAA/NASA) selected by National Research Council (NRC) Central Govt. of USA Washington DC. During that time he completed his Postdoc from University of Maryland USA (10/2012). He has done PhD (EIA & Management of Natural Resources) from Federal University – RN (UFRN) Natal –RN Brazil (08/2011) funded by Brazil–Italy Govt. fellowship. He has done Predoc (Earth & Environmental Science) from Katholieke University Leuven Belgium (08/2008) selected by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) New Delhi India and funded by Govt. of Belgium. He has done MSc (Remote sensing & GIS) from MDS University Ajmer (2004) and BSc (Bio-group) from University of Rajasthan Jaipur India (2002). In early career he was scientist in JSAC/ISRO (2006-2007) and before that Lecturer (PG) at MDS University Ajmer (2005-2007Sessions). He received international awards/fellowships from UK, USA, Brazil, Italy, Indonesia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, China, Japan and India. He known Six Language and visit four Continents for Awards, Meetings, Trainings, Field Trips, Seminars and Conferences. He is an active Organizing Committee Member in Earth & Space Science Conferences, Co-Chaired a session and gave Conference Opening Ceremony Speech as Reynold Speaker (08/2012) at Chicago USA. He is editor and member of more than 10 International Scientific Societies/Journals/Committees related to Earth & Space Science; which include organize conferences. His prime research interest is “EIA and Management of Natural Resources through Remote Sensing & GIS Technology”. He has more than 100 Peer-reviewed International Publications including Books as a first author on Vulnerability, Risk Assessment and Climate Change.

.Quantitative estimation of land surface variables for natural resources management in the context of global change from satellite remote sensing. .Spatio-temporal analysis of remotely sensed data to bring improved information for natural resource monitoring, management and modeling. .Applications of remote sensing and GIS in different fields such as land use/cover change, vulnerability, climate change, urbanization, environmental monitoring and assessment.

Timothy Sands completed his PhD at the Naval Postgraduate School and postdoctoral studies at Stanford University and Columbia University, and is currently Associate Dean of the Naval Postgraduate School’s engineering school. Dr. Sands is an International Scholar Laurette of the Golden Key International Honor Society, a Fellow of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and panelist of both the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship program and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. He has published prolifically, and given several plenary, keynote and invitational presentations. Dr. Sands holds one patent in spacecraft attitude control.

Nuclear Deterrence, Command and Control Communications, Korean Affairs, Chinese, Defense Systems Acquisitions, Guidance and Control, Space Systems, Astronautics, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Warfare

James Hansen Newman, Ph.D. (born October 16, 1956) is an American physicist and a former NASA astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions. Newman graduated from La Jolla High School, San Diego, California, in 1974; he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Physics from Dartmouth College in 1978, a Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate in Physics from Rice University in 1982 and 1984, respectively.

Use of CubeSats for focused research of National interest: MC3 - Mobile CubeSat Command and Control, infrastructure research and development for CubeSat ground stations, optimization of capability to support many satellites with few ground stations CNGB - CubeSat Next Generation Bus, infrastructure research and development with LLNL on optimizing the bus for payload support NPSCuL - NPS CubeSat Launcher, infrastructure research and development for launching CubeSats on Government launch vehicles, optimization of vibration environments for CubeSats HAB - High Altitude Balloons, research and use of high altitude balloons for technology testing, including radio and ground station testing. Also for use in STEM outreach to High School and College students.

Daniel Wheeler Bursch is a former NASA astronaut, and Captain of the United States Navy. He had four spaceflights, the first three of which were Space Shuttle missions lasting 10 to 11 days each. His fourth and final spaceflight was a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station as a crew member of Expedition 4, which lasted from December 2001 to June 2002. He Graduated from Vestal Senior High School, Vestal, New York, in 1975; received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the United States Naval Academy in 1979, and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Science from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1991.

Space Systems, Astronautics, Aerospace

Russell Mathers is currently Executive Director at AF Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Cente. His Personal experience includes senior positions with extensive operations and planning background. Expert in contingency planning, crisis management and integrating cyberspace and kinetic operations worldwide.

B-2 and B-52 nuclear and conventional background, Pacific Rim specialty, TS/SCI clearance. Nuclear Deterrence, Command and Control Communications, Korean Affairs, Chinese, Defense Systems Acquisitions, Guidance and Control, Space Systems, Astronautics, Aerospace.

Professor Doctor Engineer Leonard Kabeya Mukeba Yakasham received the B.Eng. Aerospace mechanical Engineering of National University of Zaire in 1981, M.ScT in Manufacturing of National High School ENNA Paris in 1984, MB of Kinshasa University in 2003, and the Ph.D. degree from University of Liege, Belgium in 2007. His research interests include fluids mechanic, surfaces and interfaces of solid-fluid system. Simulation and modeling for multiparameters system. He has been involved in development nonlinear stochastic partial differential equation “ns PDE” by numerical analysis oriented to p-Version of Finite element method (FEM), design and manufacturing engineering, Opto-microfluidic Imagery Techniques of Optical contact angle meter “CAM 200”, Computational Fluids Dynamic “CFD” with Aerodynamic Tunnel, Additive manufacturing Machines tools, Energetic and thermal machines, Industrial and Drink Water Hydraulic Process, mathematical control flexible regulation system and hydro-small power. He is Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Coordinator of Research and Development Cell at Institute Superior of Techniques Applied ‘ISTA-Kinshasa’ in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He is Manager Director of PNRST “Space and Technologic National Program/ Programme National de Recheche Spatiale et Technogie” for Congolese satellite system of DRC and Delegate Administrator of Academy of Sciences & Engineering for Africa Development “ASEAD” under Consul Congolese Engineers. He is an International Expert in development comminatory, Tuning Africa high education, the old Technic Director of GENERAL MOTORS and Director Technique & Production of Center Research for Defense Problem (CRPD)

Aerospace and mechanical engineering, Fluids mechanics, Applied physic mathematical, Mass, Energy and Thermal science, solar thermo-energetic, Bibliometric, Scientometry, Local development initiatives projects and Satellite system.

Timothy Sands completed his PhD at the Naval Postgraduate School and postdoctoral studies at Stanford University and Columbia University. He is Associate Dean of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science. He has previously served as Chief Academic Officer, Dean, and Senior Military Professor of the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has published research prolifically in archival journals, conference proceedings, a book chapter, in addition to keynote and invitational presentations; and holds one patent in spacecraft attitude control.

Rotational mechanics with time-varying mass

Naturalized US citizen (since 1985). Goal oriented, highly motivated and creative performer with proven leadership, administrative and coaching ability, extensive project and financial management experience, team player attitude, strong analytical and planning skills, effective communications (written and verbal) and presentation skills, as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation capabilities. Possesses thorough and in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art in materials, mechanical, electrical, optical, information, telecommunication, reliability and related areas of engineering, of new and emerging technologies, and a clear vision for the most promising directions in the development of applied science and engineering. Works exceptionally well in dynamic and rapidly changing environments, under pressure and in short time frames. Performs effectively across multiple organizations, companies and departments, with specialists from various disciplines and fields, and with people of different mentalities, origins, and cultural backgrounds. Good public speaker and a quick learner. Exhibits strong interest in, and possesses good knowledge of, foreign cultures, values, attitudes, and customs. Always willing to learn new things and has exceptional receptiveness to, and quick grasp of, new approaches and ideas. Has a sociable disposition and gets along well with peers, supervisors, and subordinates. Bi-lingual: English and Russian. Fluent in Ukrainian.

Photonics, Fiber Optics and Mechanics of Optical Fibers

Dr. McAndrew has been working at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide since 2004, first as an adjunct then as an Associate Professor in 2009, tenured in 2013 and since 2016 a Full Professor of Aeronautics. He teaches subjects ranging from math, research, aeronautical science, safety, and physics, at both undergraduate and graduate level. Previously to Worldwide, Dr. McAndrew worked for 20 years at a University in London, England, where he ran the wind tunnel laboratories. He has extensive experience in research and participates in conferences and journals. Dr. McAndrew also provides Ph.D. supervision and examination and was a committee member of one of ERAU's first Ph.D. in Aviation. Additionally, he has authored books and is currently writing two more. Dr. McAndrew has taught all over the world -- from England to Iceland, Afghanistan to the Azores, and also Singapore. In his time at Worldwide, he has developed numerous online courses and teaches in class in the European region. He is a Fellow of The Royal Aeronautical Society and several other institutions. His reputation for research has resulted in him being the Editor of several International Journals and frequently is invited to give keynote speeches at conferences all over the world.

Aerodynamics,Reliability in Design,Quality and Research planning

G.C. Giakos is the Director of the Laboratory for Cognitive Imaging and Neuromorphic Engineering (CINE), Bioinspired Vision and Autonomous Systems Research, at Manhattan College, NYC. His research is articulated in imaging technology innovation, through the integration of physics and engineering, cognitive machine vision, Industry 4, artificial intelligence, intelligent sensors, target classification and pattern recognition, machine learning, cancer detection, bioinformatics. He has been recognized for "his leadership efforts in advancing the professional goals of IEEE" by receiving the 2014 IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award" in "recognition of his efforts in strengthening links between industry, government and academia". He has been elected Fellow of the IEEE and Distinguished Fellow of the ONR. His team is the first in the world to explore polarimetric imaging using random laser illumination at NIR for unstained lung cancer tissues and cells characterization; his team is the first in the US to pioneer the introduction and characterization of CZT semiconductors for flat panel radiography. His Dissertation was on the "Detection of Longitudinal EM Waves in Air". He contributed to funding in excess of $6,500,000, as well as he has been awarded with 20 patents and authored more than 250 peer-review papers. He promoted collaborations with US Air Force, Office of Naval Research, DOD, NASA, National Academy of Sciences, Lockheed Martin, Philips, Cleveland Clinic, Varian Medical Systems He serves as: • Founding Chairman IEEE TC19 Imaging Systems • Founding Chairman IEEE International Conference on Imaging Systems and Techniques • Founding Director IEEE International School on Imaging • Founding Director IEEE Industry-Academia Forum • CoChair IEEE TC16 Materials & Measurements He supervised and contributed to the knowledge of more than seventy graduate students, with a vast majority of them, being successful and well-respected leaders in industry and academia.

G.C. Giakos research is articulated in technology innovation in the areas of detection, integrated photonics and computational techniques to imaging and sensing.

Richard W Longman is Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Columbia University, and was Distinguished Romberg Guest Professor, University of\\r\\nHeidelberg, Germany. He received a 50,000 Euro Award for lifetime achievement in research from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the Dirk Brouwer\\r\\nAward from the American Astronautical Society (AAS) for contributions to spacefl ight mechanics. He is Fellow of AAS and AIAA. He served the AAS as Vice\\r\\nPresident - Publications, VP Technical, First Vice President, and Member Board of Directors. His doctorate is from the University of California, San Diego, under\\r\\nProf. R. E. Roberson who did the fi rst study of satellite attitude control in 1951, 6 years before the fi rst satellite. He has co-authored approximately 450 publications.

system identification, robotics in space, and satellite altitude and shape control.