Leopold Summerer

Following training as a theoretical physicist, master studies in nuclear physics and in space studies, and a PhD on radiation matter interaction, Leopold Summerer is performing, directing and managing research projects on advanced space systems and technology, has implemented some of these on small experiments (e.g. Furoshiki with JAXA), gained experience in larger projects (ExoMars) and set-up together with Andrés Galvez and Max Vasile the Ariadna research cooperation scheme which he have then managed and run, creating a large network of researchers linked to space and the European Space Agency ESA. Before his activities for ESA he did research in France, Germany, Japan. Summerer is member of International Academy of Astronautics, Austrian Society for Radiation Protection, and IAF Space Power Committee, IAASS.