SESA 2024

Preliminary list of speakers

(Updated as we receive proposals)

  1. First City on Mars: Urban Planning on the Red Planet
    Justin B. Hollander, Tufts University
  2. Beyond the Golden Record: Envisioning Humanity’s Next Interstellar Message
    Jonathan H. Jiang, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
  3. The Human Research Program for Civilians in Spaceflight and Space Habitation (HRP-C)
    Michael Marge, EdD, State University of New York Upstate Medical University
  4. Novel electronics shielding for space electronics to optimize SWAP
    Robert Hayes, North Carolina State University
  5. Risk-based Design for Space Systems
    Tomasso Sgobba, International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety
  6. Spaceflight Preparation: an Evolving Field
    Simon Evetts, Blue Abyss
  7. Establishing a Case for the New Interpretation of ‘Weapons of Mass Destruction’ under the Outer Space Treaty
    Sandeepa Bhat B., National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
  8. Teaching Astrobiology Online to Astronomical Numbers
    Christopher Impey, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
  9. Updated Statistics for the Space Economy, 2017-2022
    Patrick Georgi, Bureau of Economic Analysis National Economic Accounts
  10. Nuclear fusion powered Titan aircraft
    Michael Paluszek, Princeton Satellite Systems
  11. Neurological changes in Space
    Krishnan Ganapathy, Distinguished Visiting Professor IIT Kanpur, India
  12. Panel: Healthcare in Outer Space Healthcare in Space  
    Extra terrestrial Neurological changes
    Krishnan Ganapathy, Distinguished Visiting Professor IIT Kanpur, India (moderator)
    Extra terrestrial physiological changes
    Thais Russomano, InnovaSpace UK
    Humans in Space: Artificial Gravity and Artificial Brains 
    Russell Andrews, NASA Ames Research Center 
  13. Sovereignty on Mars: Pragmatic Solutions, Idealistic Models, and Historical Analogs
    Jacob Haqq-Misra, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
  14. The Use of the Space domain in the Russia-Ukraine War and the Israel-Hamas War: A Change in Degree or a Change in Kind?
    Kimbra L. Fishel, American Military University
  15. Humanity & Knowledge: Forging into the Final Frontier Responsibly
    Daniel J. Evans, American Public University System
  16. Realizing an effective SSA and STCM framework
    Daniel Oltrogge, COMSPOC Corporation
  17. Astrobiology Diplomacy in an increasingly fragile World Order: from ‘fingers crossed’ to prudence
    George Profitiliotis, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
  18. POSTER session: The Preliminary Investigation of Impact Craters on Asteroid (4) Vesta
    Michael Zeilnhofer, American Public University System
  19. Cyber Wargaming in the Space Domain: Enhancing National Security Through Integration and Innovation
    Mohammad Tasrif Khan (Mo Khan), American Military University
  20. Proof of the ethereal-vortex nature of gravity
    Sergey Orlov, Petrozavodsk State University
  21. Universal Timekeeping in Space: Moving Beyond Earth as the Reference
    Steven Moore, Vartis Space
  22. The Emergence of a Fusion Propulsion Capability this Century and Implications for Exploration and Settlement Strategies
    Kelvin F. Long, Interstellar Research Centre
  23. The Value of Student Research: APUS Initiatives in Support of Online Education
    The Importance of Student Research
    Ed Albin (moderator), American Astronomical Society
    The APUS Supernova Search Group
    Kristen Miller, Department of Space Studies, American Public University System
    The APUS Exoplanet Research Group
    Katelyn Milliman, Department of Space Studies, American Public University System
    Michael Zeilnhofer, Department of Space Studies, American Public University System
    Using the Wallace E Boston Observatory for Research
    Terry Trevino, Ms., Wallace E. Boston Observatory
    Will be using ACCESS supercomputing services to study White Dwarf Contamination
    Jeremy Wood, American Public University System
  24. Building a Robust Framework for Space Security Education: Insights from the Indo-Pacific Project
    Andreea Mosila, American Public University
  25. Digital Twins for Plant Growth Resilience in Space Agriculture
    Shu Liang, The University of Adelaide, Australia
  26. Data of nearby space objects using SIMBAD Astronomical Database
    Bahram Kalhor, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
  27. Virtues and Frameworks for Space Ethics
    The Next Stuff: What are the Cardinal Virtues for Space?
    Tony Milligan (moderator), King’s College London
    Creating the International Space Ethics Framework
    Nikki Coleman, Australian Centre for Space Governance
    Ethical considerations for governing private actors in space
    Sara Langston, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Space Exploration and Virtue Ethics: The Value of Nature and the Virtue of Humanity
    Koji Tachibana, University of Chiba
  28. Lunar Challenges: Exploring Human Health Risks from Lunar Dust Exposure and Lunar Gravity in Moon Missions
    Vivek Mann and Alamelu Sundaresan, Texas Southern University
  29. Space [and] Race: A ‘Sister Nell’ Effect on Black Americans’ Space Orientation?
    Joshua D. Ambrosius, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
  30. Changing the Calculus of Military Space Operations: China’s Pursuit of Counterspace Capabilities in Support of an Unrestricted Warfare Strategy
    James J. Rooney, American Military University
  31. The Sustainable Commercialisation of Space: The Case for a Voluntary Code of Conduct for the Space Industry
    Margarita Chrysaki, NEREUS
  32. Towards the Moon Village Generation: The 2nd Edition of the MVA Italy Space Summer School Experience
    Alessandro Bartolini
  33. Advancing Readiness for Deep Space Exploration: Status and Developments by the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer Group
    Alessandro Bartolini
  34. International Relations and Space Policy
    Dimitrios Stroikos, LSE IDEAS
  35. POSTER session: Medical Countermeasures and Technologies for a Successful Mission to Mars
    Sherry Curtis, American Public University System
  36. Humankind in Outer Space
    Gonzalo Munevar, Lawrence Institute of Technology
  37. Advancing Technological Capabilities Hindering National Security
    Christie L. Brown, 547th Intelligence Squadron, Nellis AFB
  38. A RAD Adaptive Support Framework for Lunar Exploration
    Caitlin Ahrens, University of Maryland, College Park
  39. The APUS Analog Research Group (AARG): Preparing the Next Generation Space Workforce Through Analog Research
    Terry Trevino, Wallace E. Boston Observatory Assistant, Co-Advisor, APUS Exoplanet Research GroupDoctoral Student, University of North Dakota
    Arnauld Nicogossian, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Schar School of Policy and Government, GMU and Former NASA Associate Administrator Life and Microgravity Science Office
    Kristen Miller, Professor, Department of Space Studies, American Public University System, Faculty Advisor, APUS Analog Research Group, Co-Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, APUS Student Chapter, Co-Editor in Chief, SESA Journal
  40. POSTER session: Exoplanet research in a virtual environment at American Public University
    Eoin Dove, American Public University
    Bridget Kimsey, American Public University
  41. What Role Does Sublimation Play in Pluto’s Atmosphere?
    Jason Kassay, American Military University
  42. Space Law, AI and the Weaponization of Space:  Navigating a Crowded Neighborhood Law and AI in a Crowded Space Neighborhood 
    Michelle Watts (chair), American Public University System
    The Militarization of Space – The New Warfare 
    Larissa Beavers
    Warfare and Weaponization in Space
    Gary Deel
    Space law and policy for the next generation of space explorers: An overview of current laws, treaties, accords, and beyond
    Mark Kelso
    Andreea Mosila
    James Barney