Khalifa University鈥檚 Dr. Elena Fantino Will Transition to Become Chair after her Current Three-Year Role as Vice-Chair
Khalifa University faculty Dr. Elena Fantino, Associate Professor Aerospace Engineering, was unanimously elected as Vice-Chair of the Astrodynamics Technical Committee of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF).听听
Effective from 19听 October 2024, Dr. Fantino鈥檚 appointment for three years was announced during the recent International Astronautical Congress held recently in Milan, Italy. Following her term, she will transition to the role of Chair, taking on an even greater leadership responsibility for another three years.听
The Astrodynamics Technical Committee is comprised of 32 global experts and plays a crucial role in advancing research and innovation in astrodynamics, a field critical to the future of space exploration. Dr. Fantino will help guide the committee鈥檚 strategic direction.听听
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鈥淚t is a great honor for me,鈥� Dr. Fantino said. 鈥淚 am particularly proud that through this election, Khalifa University assumes a leading role in one of the most prestigious international institutions of my field.鈥澨�
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Founded in 1951, the International Astronautical Federation is the world鈥檚 leading advocacy body with more than 500 members in 77 countries, including all leading space agencies, industries, research institutions, universities, societies, associations, institutes and museums worldwide.听听
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The Astrodynamics Technical Committee has the mandate of promoting advances in orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, guidance, navigation and control of single or multi-spacecraft systems as well as space robotics.听
Jade Sterling
Science Writer
25 October 2024
