Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

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Jean-Paul Kneib

Professor
EPFL

Astrophysics and observational cosmology, large-scale astronomical instrumentation, dark energy research, and leadership in space science and space sustainability initiatives

Mark Sargent

Senior Scientist
EPFL

Galaxy formation and evolution, star formation processes, interstellar medium properties, and observational astrophysics across low and high redshift galaxies

Veerle Sterken

Scientist
EPFL Space Center

Cosmic dust and space micro-debris, space environment interactions, space sustainability, and mission and instrument concepts for dust and debris measurements

ETH Zurich

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Thomas Ackermann

Startup Program Manager
ESA BIC Switzerland

Early-stage tech startups, venture support, incubation and acceleration, and enabling traction and funding within the space ecosystem

Michael Gschweitl

Technical Lead
ESA BIC Switzerland

Space technology innovation, startup technical support, aerospace engineering, and advancement of disruptive technologies for space and industry

Tino Stankovic

Senior Scientist
Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering

Computational design, engineering design methods, and machine-learning-driven optimization of advanced structures

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Marcel Egli

Head
Institute of Medical Engineering

Space biology, biomedical research in microgravity, plant research for ESA, academic leadership, and coordination of national and international space research initiatives

University of Basel

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Nikolaus Kuhn

Professor
Physical Geography and Environmental Change

Environmental science and Earth observation, surface processes, interdisciplinary research and space mission collaboration (ESA ExoMars)

University of Bern

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Daniele Piazza

Head of Engineering

Space instrumentation engineering, mechanical design, and systems engineering for planetary missions

Nicolas Thomas

Professor
Experimental Physics

Planetary remote sensing, space instrumentation, and imaging of ices in the Solar System

University of Zurich

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Laura Baudis

Professor
Physics Institute

Dark matter and neutrino physics, advanced particle detector development, and fundamental research in astroparticle physics

Ravit Helled

Professor
Astrophysics
Director, UZH Space

Planetary science, planet formation, planetary interiors, and space mission involvement

Community of Human Analogue Space Missions (CHASM)
Association pour la Recherche Interplanétaire et Spatiale (ARIS)

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Maria Cristina Martini

Board Member ARIS & Co-Lead
CHASM Asia

Human spaceflight, analogue missions, space outreach, and planetary exploration

Elias Mulky

Co-Lead of Scientific Coordination & Standardisation
CHASM

Human analogue missions, biomedical engineering, advanced manufacturing, and user-centric innovation in human spaceflight

Eleonore Poli

Director of CHASM

Expert in materials engineering, analogue space mission design, and international research coordination

Innovaud

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Patrick Barbey

CEO

Innovation and investment promotion, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and support for technology companies and startups

Space City Network

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Gerald Howard

Co-Chair

Senior Business Development Manager driving global space ecosystem partnerships, diplomatic relations, and strategic international industry collaboration

Lucia Mazzolai, CHUV

Director
Heart and Vessel Department

Vascular medicine, cardiovascular research, translational medicine, and vascular health expertise with applications to space medicine as an ESA consultant

Additional non-Swiss member Space City Network

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David Alexander

Director
Rice Space Institute, Texas

Space science leadership, space policy and strategy, heliophysics, and fostering collaboration between academia, government, and the space industry

Swiss Space Office

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Jonas Habich

Scientific Advisor

International space affairs, telecommunications, strategic decision-making, and international collaboration within European and global space programmes

Swissnex

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Tatiana Benavides

Project Manager,
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)

International research collaboration, space and innovation project management, science diplomacy, and global partnerships across academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem

Beyond Gravity

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Nicolò Carletti

Sales Manager

Satellite systems, space mechanisms, and commercial strategy bridging engineering and market needs

ClearSpace

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Hyeonsook Hong Kaiser

Director
Strategic Communications & External Affairs

Strategic communications, external relations, global partnerships, and stakeholder engagement

Luc Piguet

CEO & Co-Founder

Space sustainability, in-orbit services, space debris removal, and leadership in the commercial space sector

MPS Microsystems

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Gregoire Bagnoud

Director
Business Development

International business development, medical, photonics, and semiconductor technologies, market expansion (US & Korea), and leadership in technology commercialization

Klepsydra Technologies

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Isabel del Castillo

CEO

Embedded software systems, business operations and strategy, international partnerships, and translating innovative technologies into efficient, low-energy real-world applications

Pablo Ghiglino

Founder & CEO

Software engineering, AI applications, aerospace engineering, and development of advanced software solutions for space and embedded systems

Menhir Photonics

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Edgar Fernandes

Applications, Sales, Logistics & After-sales

Photonics and laser technologies, applications and customer support, logistics and operations, and bridging advanced research with industrial and commercial implementation

K2 Photonics

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Adrian Kirchner

Application and Sales Engineer

Photonics and laser systems, frequency comb technology, precision sensing and metrology, and application-driven development of advanced optical solutions for industry and space

Justinas Pupeikis

CEO

Ultrafast lasers, photonics and precision sensing, deep tech innovation, and commercialization of advanced optical technologies for industrial applications

NovoViz

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Andrada Muntean

CEO

Semiconductor technologies, single-photon imaging, CMOS sensors and IC design, and commercialization of advanced imaging solutions for machine vision, quantum and space applications

Ionic Wind AG

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Donato Rubinetti

CEO

Plasma technology, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and development of advanced engineering solutions for industrial applications