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Biography
Awards:
2023 Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal from the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) for small satellite research & education
2021 Eugen-Sänger-Medal from German Aerospace Society (DGLR) for his space technology contributions to small satellites
2018 ERC Synergy Grant CloudCT with emphasis on formation control of small satellites to enable computed tomography of clouds for improved climate predictions
2017 Winner of “Airbus Space Challenge” on advanced spacecraft design and production approaches
2014 Full member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)
2012 ERC Advanced Grant NetSat addressing formation control of satellites