Space debris poses a growing challenge to satellite operations and future space exploration. Photonics-based technologies, such as laser tracking, optical communications, and directed energy systems, offer innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, and even mitigating space debris. These advancements enhance precision, reduce risks, and support sustainable space operations.
In this online event, we’ll explore the latest developments in photonics for space debris removal, discuss key challenges, and engage with experts on the future of orbital sustainability.
Join us to discover how photonics is shaping the next era of space safety and debris management!
Director of Space Situational Awareness, PhD in Physics, Research background: Gravitational wave physics and quantum optics, Area of expertise: Space situational/domain awareness, Project Management, System Engineering, Laser Interferometry, etc
Dr. Aditya Baraskar, Senior Scientist and Global Business Lead at Orbital Lasers, develops space-based laser systems for debris detumbling, removal and LIDAR EO satellites, advancing precision sensing and sustainable orbital operations.
Dr. Hubert Ceeh works as a systems engineer for Airbus Defence and Space in the optical instruments department. He holds a PhD in experimental physics from the Technische Universität München and works for ten years in the field of high performance optical instruments for space applications.
Andrada Muntean is an expert in semiconductor microelectronics, and integrated circuit design, with hands-on experience in CMOS, SPAD-based imaging sensors, and mixed-signal IC design. She holds a PhD in Microelectronics from EPFL. As founder and CEO of NovoViz, Andrada drives the development of advanced computational single-photon imaging technology for demanding industrial applications.
Dr. François Yaya is a Product Manager at Oxford Instruments, specializing in high-performance cameras for scientific research and industrial applications. Drawing from his extensive background in biophysics, he employed various techniques coupled with imaging technologies throughout his research. He now collaborates closely with scientists from a variety of research fields to develop innovative solutions.
Bart Van De Laar is a system engineer working for Demcon High-Tech systems with close to a decade experience in the space domain, with a focus on free-space optical communication systems.
