Crew ATLAS 2024

I am currently doing a master’s degree in the Faculty of Bioengineering of UCLouvain with a major in sustainable engineering. I have a profound passion for space exploration and am amazed by all the human and engineering achievements that have made it possible. This mission allows me to combine my passions with my field of research: remote sensing. As the engineer of the crew, I am responsible for the proactive maintenance and monitoring of the station and its systems.

Being currently student in 2nd year of Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences, this experience is an opportunity for me to continue to develop my ability to carry out a scientific project and a team project.
Indeed, research has always fascinated me. My experience as a research student at the Louvain Drug Institute Research has helped to strengthen my curiosity for science but also to acquire the ability to develop and carry out a project. The space world is a universe that has always fascinated me and that is why, today, I would like to bring my pharmaceutical expertise to this field. Many space challenges are still to be met and I would like, through this experience, to bring my little stone to the building.

I am Alba, from Spain, graduated in Biotechnology and master in Research in Immunology. I am currently a last-year PhD student in Biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences at the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research (IREC, UCLouvain, Brussels) focusing on diseases affecting the upper respiratory tract. Since I was a child, I was fascinated by the human body and everything around our us in our world, including, of course, space. As the crew journalist, I am ready to create a lot of content to give visibility to the MARS UCLouvain project and to transmit my passion for science and the project. This adventure will be a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally and to learn as much as possible from such a fascinating experience.

Being currently student in 2nd year of Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences, this experience is an opportunity for me to continue to develop my ability to carry out a scientific project and a team project.
Indeed, research has always fascinated me. My experience as a research student at the Louvain Drug Institute Research has helped to strengthen my curiosity for science but also to acquire the ability to develop and carry out a project. The space world is a universe that has always fascinated me and that is why, today, I would like to bring my pharmaceutical expertise to this field. Many space challenges are still to be met and I would like, through this experience, to bring my little stone to the building.

Freshly graduated with a master’s degree in clinical psychology, I decided to continue my journey with a second master’s degree in labor sciences. I’ve always been very active in extracurricular activities, which enriched my background by acquiring various skills in project management, leadership, and resourcefulness. These skills have led me to become the Crew Executive Officer for this Mars mission, where I will drive the crew toward the success of the project.

I am currently finishing my master of Geography at UCLouvain, where I am working on my thesis about the use of remote sensing to combat wildfires. I have always been interested in Earth application of spatial technologies, especially on how they can help us in the context of climate change. I always want to deepen my understanding of the world around us and beyond, that is why I am also passionate about space and am delighted to be the astronomer of this amazing crew.

I am currently finishing my bachelor in physics with a minor in physics and additional courses in geography and geophysics at UCLouvain. Space has always been at the center of myths and improbable stories but not anymore. It has become a place for ingenuity and tangible creation. This project is the opportunity for me to give back to the scientifical commuinity and working on creating a better and brighter tomorrow. As the commander of the crew, I am responsible for the overall safety, organization and management of the mission. My job is to help each member of the crew to develop and reach their goals.

I’m Hippolyte, a master’s student in electrical engineering with a keen interest in the potential of artificial intelligence in space missions. I’m excited to be part of the MARS project, where I’ll apply my electrical engineering skills to design and optimize critical electrical systems that are integral to the mission’s success. My passion for AI drives me to explore innovative ways to incorporate this technology into our mission, making our operations smarter and more efficient.