Dr. Chiara Manfletti

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Biography

Chiara Manfletti is a Professor of Space Mobility Propulsion at the Technical University of Munich. She has a strong academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College London, a Master's from the International Space University, and a PhD from RWTH Aachen University. Her research expertise lies in numerical and experimental methods for innovative propulsion systems, focusing on the democratization of access to space, satellite propulsion operations, and the implementation of intelligent propulsion systems utilizing AI-based monitoring and control techniques. Before her tenure at TUM, she worked at the German Aerospace Center and served as a Programme Advisor to the Director General at the European Space Agency, where she prepared key ministerial meetings and coordinated programmatic content. In 2019, she was appointed President of the Portuguese national space agency. Furthermore, she is the COO at Neuraspace, contributing significantly to the advancement of space mobility technologies.

Research Interests

Awards

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National Defence Medal 1st class

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Medal of Merit