Emmanuel Blazquez

I am a Research Fellow in Advanced Mission Analysis working in the Advanced Concepts Team since September 2021. I graduated in Aerospace Engineering from the Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace in Toulouse along with a second master in Space Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 2017. I recently completed a Ph.D. in Trajectory Optimization and autonomous GN&C design for Rendezvous in non-Keplerian dynamics, through an Network Partnering Initiative with ESA (TEC-SAG) and Airbus Defence & Space.

Most notably I investigated new methodologies for impulsive and low-thrust trajectory design in three-body dynamics including sequential convex programming approaches in highly constrained scenarii and low-energy transfers in high-fidelity models. I am a strong-believer in open science initiatives and during my Ph.D. I led the development of SEMpy: an open source python library for advanced astrodynamics studies in non-Keplerian environments.

At the ACT I am currently working on advanced mission analysis studies, with a focus on on-board real-time optimization asssisted by Artificial Intelligence. My research interests also include Autonomous Guidance and Control architectures, Multibody Astrodynamics and System Identification.

In my free time, when I'm not playing Magic the Gathering with friends, watching movies or playing videogames, I enjoy hiking, camping and practicing paragliding. Or I could just be building the latest Lego set I could find ... Recently I have also been giving dancing and drawing a try, with moderate success!

Contact me: tni.ase@zeuqzalb.leunamme, LinkedIn, Researchgate