People

Dr. Frank D. Han

Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Geological Engineering

Ph.D. Astronautical Engineering, University of Southern California (2015)
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2011)
B.Eng. Aeronautical Propulsion, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2009)

186 Toomey Hall
400 W. 13th St.
Rolla, MO 65409

Jacob Ortega

Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2022-)
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2018-2022)

Research Focus: Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization

NASA – Missouri Space Grant Consortium Graduate Research Fellowship, 2023, 2024
Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellows, 2022-2026
NASA Big Idea Challenge 2023 – Team Lead
LSIC Executive Committee Member – Student Ambassador

Emmanuel Wie-Addo

Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2022-)
M.S. Aeronautical and Astronautical Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology (2018-2020)
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2012-2016)

Research Focus: Plasma Diagnostics. Probe Design, & Simulating Space Plasma Conditions

Victor Mbanugo

Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2023-)
B.S. Industrial Physics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (2015-2019)
Research Focus: Cold Atmospheric Plasma Applications for Decontamination and Environmental Remediation