Dr. Philipp Reiss

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Biography

Philipp Reiss is a Professor of Lunar Planetary Exploration at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He studied aerospace engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Bremen and the Technical University of Munich, where he completed his doctorate in 2018, focusing on lunar exploration. Prior to his appointment at TUM in March 2022, he was associated with the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Netherlands, where he contributed to the development of scientific instruments for lunar missions. His research interests include the exploration and extraction of space resources, particularly on the Moon and other celestial bodies. He specializes in the development of instruments for in-situ characterization of resources, including water and planetary soil, as well as simulating heat and mass transfer processes. His work also encompasses the development of exploration technologies suitable for extreme environments.

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Experience

Professor

2022-03-01 — Present

Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany

Leading the research group on Lunar Planetary Exploration and developing advanced technologies for lunar missions.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-01-01 — 2022-02-28

European Space Agency • Netherlands

Supported the development of scientific instruments for lunar exploration missions.