Program Faculty
CEAP is led by ISU resident faculty with complementary expertise in geospatial systems, space engineering, and hands-on hardware development.
Dr. Anwar Sounny-Slitine
Resident Faculty, ISUInterdisciplinary researcher specializing in GeoAI, spatial reasoning, and remote sensing. Leads curriculum design, digital platform development, and donor relations for CEAP. Brings a unique perspective bridging geography, computer science, and space applications.
Faculty advisor across multiple ISU programs (MSS, SSP). Active contributor to TERRA (Horizon Europe) and ISU's institutional development initiatives.
Prof. Ramson Nyamukondiwa
Resident Faculty, ISUSpace engineer with expertise in satellite systems, hardware development, and testing protocols. Oversees all lab activities, hardware supervision, and integration procedures for CEAP. Responsible for ensuring flight-readiness standards are met.
Manages ISU's Payloads Laboratory and coordinates with ESA and industry partners on technical standards and component qualification.
Guest Lecture Series
CEAP's curriculum is supplemented by 5-6 guest expert sessions from industry professionals and agency specialists. Topics include:
Communications
RF design, UHF/VHF links, antenna systems
ADCS
Attitude determination, magnetorquers, reaction wheels
Launch Integration
Deployer specs, vibration testing, documentation
Mission Operations
Ground station networks, LEOP, commissioning
Power Systems
Solar cell selection, battery management, MPPT
Systems Engineering
Requirements, budgets, review processes
Guest lecturer positions are available for sponsor organizations. Learn about sponsorship →