About
Meet the Team
- Author of the book; ‘The Fusion Age – Modern Nuclear Reactors’
- Twelve years in Nuclear Fusion reactor research and manufacture.
- Designed six prototype nuclear fusion engines.
- Frequent guest lecturer at Oxford and Imperial and other leading Universities.
- Named Inventor on eleven Internationally approved patents.
- Founder of Inspired Minds: Educational robotics
- Guest lecturer(Bristol University)
- Frequently published
- International educational consultant and startup advisor
- Bristol University, M.Sc and PhD Physics & Philosophy
- 10 year Renewable Energy Sales & Business Development
- UK Business Development Manager at GE Renewable Energy
- 15 year aerospace sales, technical support & product management
- B.Sc Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Design & Instrumentation
- Undergraduate Engineering Apprentice at Rolls Royce Aero.
- Directs high-value EP projects, balancing the rigorous standards of agencies like the European Space Agency (ESA) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) with the fast-paced requirements of private space ventures.
- Leads multi-disciplinary engineering and procurement teams to move complex spacecraft hardware from initial concept through to flight-ready milestones.
- Provides strategic grant governance, evaluating new opportunities and aligning our facility’s unique capabilities with the long-term mission goals of our global partners.
- Fascinated by deep space exploration and the opportunities it provides for future generations.
- PhD Candidate in Aerospace Engineering specializing in Optimal Design and Simulation of All Electric Aircraft, also teaching assistant in Aerospace Structures, Engineering Design and Optimization, Computational Engineering, and Simulation (Queen Mary University of London).
- Master’s studies focused on Development of a Nonlinear Flight Dynamics and Simulation Model of General Aviation Aircraft.
- Published author in esteemed aerospace journals and a presenter at conferences on an ongoing basis (AIAA).
- Actively researching electric aviation, net zero, focusing on propulsion systems, real-time trajectory optimization, and hybrid/hydrogen-powered aircraft.
- Cranfield MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering graduate
- Designed and built the UK’s first student-developed liquid rocket engine
- Published
- Experienced in rocket engine test-site engineering
- 1st Class Product Design Engineering degree (Brunel) with a focus on 3D CAD, technical drafting, and prototyping.
- Heads our full supply chain and procurement to ensure complex builds actually get delivered on time.
- Previous work in renewable transport and sustainable design drives her to create innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. She’s focused on advancing propulsion technology to help push the boundaries of space exploration.
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Design (LSBU), specialising in high-precision 2D/3D modeling and complex surface geometries.
- Develops technical blueprints and assemblies for Hall-Effect Thrusters (HET). His background spans precision machine components and automation prototypes, giving him the technical edge needed to bridge the gap between raw data and flight hardware.
- A technical specialist fascinated by the engineering challenges of deep space travel
- Obsessed with space
- PhD candidate in electric spacecraft propulsion, focusing on the use of in-situ lunar resources as propellants for Hall thrusters
- Adopts a multidisciplinary approach to Hall thruster development, driving innovation and optimisation across thermal, magnetic, and operational domains
- Seasoned global sales leader with senior roles at industry-leading technology companies, including IBM, Cisco, HCLSoftware, and Riverbed
- Proven at translating innovation into adoption, consistently delivering revenue through strategic sales and alliances
- Skilled at scaling technology and building partnerships that drive adoption of breakthrough platforms.
- Lead Engineer with a background in Product/Industrial Design, University of Hertfordshire.
- Previously held positions as Head of Production, Mechanical Design Engineer & Director of Design within companies in the technology and product development sector.
- Experience spanning advanced LiDAR systems, EV charging technologies, and the development of multiple wearable-technology patents.
- Equipped with hands-on experience in exotic materials manufacturing, mechanical design, and full production oversight.
- Accountant and advisor with over 30 years experience assisting start ups, and growth seeking and mature businesses
- Over 15 years working alongside the Founder & CEO
- Passionate about all things science and space technology
Principal Electrical & FPGA Engineer with 25 years’ experience delivering high-speed digital designs across maritime, telecoms, and digital video broadcasting sectors.
- Former Functional Team Lead and Project Electrical Lead, managing multidisciplinary teams and shaping hardware and firmware architecture.
- Skilled in designing electronic boards featuring FPGAs, microcontrollers and DSP-based embedded systems.
- Specialised in high-speed board design, including onboard power modules and a wide range of communication interfaces and complex, high-speed multi-layer PCB layouts.
- Turns complex technical data and project plans into polished, high-stakes grant applications.
- Coordinates the bidding process, from chasing down technical specifications to meeting demanding submission deadlines.
- Bridges the gap between groundbreaking lab work and the strict criteria of institutional and commercial funders.
- Eager to see humanity reach Mars and beyond.
- Adept at building out anything the lab needs, from high-spec cleanrooms and custom workshop tables to smart storage solutions.
- Experience in just about every trade there is. Whether wiring the facility, fixing a leaking roof, or getting a broken roller door back on its tracks, he’s got it covered.
- Takes on the “how-to” of a project. If you give him a practical task or a broken piece of kit, he’ll find a way to get it sorted.
- Merchant banker-Marine Midland/HSBC USA
- International financier-lending & investment
- Seed stage investor-Hong Kong & China
- Adviser- to large S. E Asian industrials
- Mfg tech developer- systems & strategy
- PPE(class 1).MA Law.Oxford Rhodes scholar
- COO, Arlington Capital
- CEO, Earth Capital. Member of global IC
- MD, Hanson Asset Mgt.
- PM, New Star Asset Mgt
- MA Durham
- Lecturer in Astronautics, Specialising in propulsion systems for spacecraft at the University of Southampton.
- Research Fellow at the Surrey Space Centre, working on the development of the Halo thruster and the Quad Confinement thruster.
- Post Doctoral Research Assistant, School of Engineering and Materials Science.
- Working on the MicroThrust Project, working towards a high performance MEMS electrospray thruster for spacecraft.
- Fine-artist turned coder, Sophie spearheads transformative marketing initiatives that propel businesses to thrive in the digital age.
- Versatile skillset encompassing Branding, Website Design & Development, Lead Generation, SEO, PPC, Content Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media & Advertising.
- Beyond her marketing prowess, Sophie’s fascination with space and quantum physics fuels her innate curiosity and ambition, symbolising her relentless pursuit of innovative strategies and cutting-edge ideas in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
- ThinkOrbital & New Space Finance
- Prof. Space & Tech. Leadership
- CEO Material Mind, CSO, AIXIA
- NASA and NSTec
- Lawrence Livermore Nat Lab
- Physics, Berkeley Thunderbird MBA
- Physics student at the University of Birmingham.
- Interests include both nuclear physics and astrophysics.
- Gaining experience in Electric Propulsion in Summer 2023.
- MSc Student in Space Systems Engineering, research interests focused in propulsion (University of Southampton).
- Bachelor of Science in Physics with a focus in Astrophysics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (University of North Dakota).
- Conducted research in nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and advanced manufacturing.
- Worked on liquid engine propulsion advanced manufacturing and hall-effect thrusters with companies in the States.
Seasoned team. Blend of science, engineering and company builders. Bringing together Rocket engineers, scientists, nuclear and plasma physicists, financial advisors, Space advisors and sales and marketing professionals.
// WHAT
Pulsar is a clean space propulsion systems and services company delivering intelligent propulsion now and creating the future through fusion applications.
// WHY
To leave our planetary neighbourhood and to live on other worlds, a propulsion and power source that delivers at scale is needed: fusion is the best choice.
// HOW
We are creating an ecosystem of propulsion systems and services that addresses current market demand and enables the deployment of fusion systems in the near future.