Policy and Institutional Affairs Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

ENPULSION is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for nano- and microsatellites. The company is based in the vicinity of Vienna and has a business development office in Boston and a customer satisfaction center in Toulouse. Its products are based on the company’s proprietary Field-Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) technology, behind which are more than 30 years of research and development work in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Research Facility FOTEC. As of May 2023, there are more than 170+ ENPULSION active thrusters in space with more than 300 units delivered to customers. Show less

Assistant to the CEO, Policy & Strategy

• Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

Research Fellow

• Dec 2020 - Sep 2021

Participation in a research project financed by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) on the internationalisation of technology transfer in non-university research institutions: - Collect data on International Technology Marketing methods (on technology needs assessments, country selection, business strategy, market environment and structure analysis and market entry strategy, licensing), information sources for transnational entrepreneurship, and relevant internal and external contacts in the public and private sectors. - Conduct market research und organise webinars/interviews to support the business development phase of two DLR spin-off projects in space weather, wind power and digitalisation. The German Aerospace Center, DLR, is the Federal Republic of Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space, transport, energy, security and digitalisation. DLR Technology Marketing (TM) works in concert with other institutes and includes industrial partners at the earliest possible time to turn research findings into usable technologies. Besides, DLR TM investigates markets and trends, develops innovative ideas, secures competitive advantages through property rights, conclude agreements on the commercial exploitation of DLR technologies, and provide assistance with the setting-up of DLR spin-offs. Show less

Schuman Trainee, Directorate-General for the Presidency

• Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

This internship took place during the COVID-19 pandemic and was an opportunity to leverage the potential of digital tools for networking among peers and EU professionals, organising online webinars with universities and private actors for youth outreach and self-development. Tasks included: - Draft comprehensive reports about 2020 EU presidency's programmes in Croatia and Germany (liasing with national institutions) and and about human rights and the economy in North Macedonia and Georgia and edit trimestrial bulletins with former MEPs' inputs. - Build new website for the EP Former Members Association (via Wordpress). - Organise webinars within the framework of the "EP to Campus" programme with universities and manage visits of delegations to national parliaments for fall 2020. - Strategic communication, PR and Outreach activities. Activities: Private Public (Lobbying and Consulting Subgroup) and Public Sector (NGO and Think Tanks Subgroup) Subcommittees of the Schuman Trainee Committee (STC), in charge organising events with Brussels-based entities - EU offices, NGOs and private companies; Inter-institutional Networking Week (EC-EP-CE) Event Coordinator for Defence. The only directly elected EU body, the European Parliament represents the EU’s 447 million inhabitants and plays a key role in electing the President of the European Commission. It shares power over the EU budget and legislation with the Council of the European Union. The Directorate-General for the Presidency is at the heart of Parliament’s activities and has a crucial role to play from the time when a procedure is launched in Parliament and until its conclusion. In addition, it carries out a number of functions on behalf of the President. Show less

Seconded Resident Fellow at ESPI

• Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

Participation in the European Space Policy Institute's research activities on behalf of the French Space Agency's IR Department (CNES): - Project Leader conducting research on Space Security matters and transatlantic cooperation in the field, in collaboration with the George Washington University's Space Policy Institute (two reports published in 2018). - Event Management Support for ESPI's Autumn Conference (September 2018, the Interparliamentary Conference of the Council of Europe on space under the Austrian presidency (November 2018), and expert workshops both in Vienna and Washington, DC (May & September 2018). - Contributing to the Space Security Index Review at McGill University's Institute of Air and Space Law (May 2018). Founded in 1961, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) is the government agency responsible for shaping and implementing France’s space policy in Europe. It conceives and executes space programmes with its partners in the scientific community and industry, and is closely involved in many international cooperation programmes. Show less

Visiting Fellow, Space Policy Institute

• May 2018 - Jun 2018

The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs is a world leader in research, graduate study, and informed discussion related to issues of science, technology, and public policy. The Space Policy Institute celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. The Institute conducts research, offers graduate courses and organizes seminars, symposia, and conferences on topics related to domestic and international space policy. The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs is a world leader in research, graduate study, and informed discussion related to issues of science, technology, and public policy. The Space Policy Institute celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. The Institute conducts research, offers graduate courses and organizes seminars, symposia, and conferences on topics related to domestic and international space policy.

Associate Researcher

• Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

Participation in a study on small launchers and satellites, in collaboration with ESPI and CNRS: - Elaborating a technical data base on small launchers and satellites initiatives around the world. - Writing sections of the research project on Innovation, Security, and European Policy (financing mechanisms, objectives, geopolitical repercussions). - Translation (French/English). The Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) performs comprehensive research on a variety of political-military subjects, including commissioned studies for French decision-makers on strategy, defense and security, international relations, technology and other related topics. Show less

Research Intern

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

Participation in a study on European access to space, focusing on super heavy and small launchers: - Drawing up a detailed report on micro and super heavy launchers' initiatives and their implications on smallsat launch market dynamics, national policies, security, investment strategies. - Conducting interviews of experts in the public and private sectors. - Creating quantitative data (graphs, database). The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) provides decision-makers with an informed view on mid- to long-term issues relevant to Europe’s space activities. In this context, ESPI acts as an independent platform for developing positions and strategies. Show less

Research Assistant

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

Participation in a study on inter-agency cooperation, in collaboration with the OECD Space Forum: - Collecting data on bilateral agreements between space authorities and their international cooperation strategies. - Updating the website of the task force dedicated to space related issues in social science (Centre Alexandre Koyré). - Translation (French/English/German). The National Center for Scientific Research, or CNRS, is a public organization under the responsibility of the French Ministry of Education and Research. CNRS aims to evaluate and carry out all research capable of advancing knowledge and bringing social, cultural, and economic benefits for society; contribute to the promotion and application of research results; develop scientific information; support research training; participate in the analysis of the national and international scientific climate and its potential for evolution in order to develop a national policy. Show less

Seasonal Job

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London. It has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate. The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London. It has a unique position as an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate.