Tomas Rousek
London-based space architect specializing in terrestrial and space design. Collaborated with NASA’s Habitation and Media Innovation Teams, earning a NASA Group Achievement Award. Member of AIAA’s Space Architecture Committee, with research in artificial gravity, 3D printing, and parametric design. Holds Master’s degrees from ISU (France) and Czech Technical University.
Ryan Benson
NASA Research Fellow with 10+ years in aerospace, leading the first autonomous in-space welding demo. Expert in In-Space Assembly, Manufacturing, and Construction, with experience on Artemis Lunar Gateway, CYGNUS Resupply, and ISS Bigelow Module, spanning small satellites to crewed lunar missions.
Chemical Engineering graduate specializing in procurement, strategic planning, and project management, with expertise in cost optimization, contract management, and sustainable solutions.
Matt Kamil
Degree in International Business. Founder and leader of one of Malaysia’s largest tech communities. Successfully commercialized multiple university-research-based tech products, scaling them to six- and seven-figure monthly revenues and establishing them as national market leaders. He is the former CEO of Qiub Sdn Bhd.
Sebastian Asprella
With over 25 years of leadership experience, Sebastian co-founded and served as CEO of ThinkOrbital, where he pioneered autonomous space assembly technologies and secured critical partnerships, including agreements with NASA, the European Space Agency and the U.S. Department of Defense. His global experience spans four continents, including significant achievements in the U.S., where he led fundraising efforts, resulting in $3.5M in capital raised, as well as a space flight to test in-space welding technology. Sebastian’s strategic leadership and deep industry knowledge make him a valuable advisor to Aphelia Space.
Razlan Dhamir Hamdan
Degree in Electrical Engineering, leading mmWave Wireless Power Transmission
(WPT) for space application efforts through research and commercialization with
universities & regulatory bodies. A founding member of MASIC, driving the
nation’s space industry. Recently named a winner of the Payload Pioneers 2024,
an under-30 award for rising stars with contribution in space.