Lolan Naicker
Co-Founder / Chief Technology Officer at AstroMagnetic Systems- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Solo pilot endorsement
British Gliding AssociationAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Engineer
Engineering CouncilApr, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Chartered Member
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)Apr, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AstroMagnetic Systems
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United Kingdom
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Space Research and Technology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder / Chief Technology Officer
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Jul 2022 - Present
High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet systems for space. High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet systems for space.
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NAICKER SCIENTIFIC LTD
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England, United Kingdom
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Director / R&D Technical Consultant
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Nov 2021 - Present
A technology research and development company. Project portfolio and contact information: https://www.naickerscientific.com A technology research and development company. Project portfolio and contact information: https://www.naickerscientific.com
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Naturbeads
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United Kingdom
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Process Engineer
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2019 - 2021
Pilot-scale bioplastic microbead manufacturing plant design/build/commissioning for a University of Bath technology spin-out company. Pilot-scale bioplastic microbead manufacturing plant design/build/commissioning for a University of Bath technology spin-out company.
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Freelance
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England, United Kingdom
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R&D Technical Consultant
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2019 - 2021
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Dyson
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Singapore
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Thermodynamics Engineer
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2015 - 2019
High Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (HTCC) technology design/build/test, lab-scale manufacturing facility design. High Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (HTCC) technology design/build/test, lab-scale manufacturing facility design.
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Moog Space and Defense Group
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Propulsion Engineer
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2011 - 2015
Hypergolic liquid apogee engine (LEROS4) design/build/test for the European Space Agency’s Mars Robotic Exploration Programme. Hypergolic liquid apogee engine (LEROS4) design/build/test for the European Space Agency’s Mars Robotic Exploration Programme.
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NG Space Engineering (Pty) Ltd
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Gauteng, South Africa
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Director
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Explored the business case for a South African Sounding Rocket Development Programme with the newly formed South African National Space Agency. Explored the business case for a South African Sounding Rocket Development Programme with the newly formed South African National Space Agency.
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South African Astronomical Observatory
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South Africa
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coordinator for the Development of Astronomy (International Year of Astronomy 2009)
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2008 - 2009
International Astronomical Union (IAU) grant management, STEM-related education and public outreach. International Astronomical Union (IAU) grant management, STEM-related education and public outreach.
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Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty) Ltd
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Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst
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2006 - 2008
Nuclear accident modelling for a new-build demonstration power plant Safety Case Report submission to the National Nuclear Regulator. Nuclear accident modelling for a new-build demonstration power plant Safety Case Report submission to the National Nuclear Regulator.
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Sasol
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South Africa
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer
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2003 - 2006
New-build chemical process plant commissioning. Chemical process modelling research and development for a factory-wide simulator. New-build chemical process plant commissioning. Chemical process modelling research and development for a factory-wide simulator.
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Education
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Cranfield University
1-year Postgraduate Masters (MSc), Astronautics and Space Engineering -
University of Cape Town
1-year Postgraduate Honours (BScHon), Theoretical Physics -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
3-year Bachelors (BSc, part-time), Physics -
University of Natal - Howard College
4-year Bachelors (BScEng) accredited by IChemE, Chemical Engineering