Summary of Skills and QualificationsResults-oriented, hands-on professional. Practical experience in planning, designing, implementing and managing (space) technology development projects, innovative AIT facilities and procedures. Excellent network builder and initiator of inter-disciplinary international collaborations. Extensive experience characterizing advanced optical and opto-electronic devices, materials and systems, together with their performance in the extreme space conditions. Keen team player and often described by colleagues as inspirational. Major strengths incorporate quick assimilation of new technologies and their implications, manual dexterity handling equipment, problem solving and the ability to work in parallel projects. Excellent communication skills and broad experience in international projects with partners from both Academia and Industry, bridging cultural and social differences. Trained in conflict, risk and project management.Native Spanish speaker and proficient in English to a bilingual level. Good command of the Dutch and Greek languages and basic understanding of French.Hobbies and interests include, off-beaten track traveling and meeting new cultures, kite surfing, mountaineering, rock climbing, cooking, and photography. Participated in the European Astronaut Selection.Specialties: laser technology and space applications, optics and electronics in extreme environments (space), photovoltaics, organic electronics, Materials science, technology transfer (academic-industrial), development of test facilities and experimental systems.
Listed skills include Materials Science, Photovoltaics, Organic Electronics, Physics, and 13 others.