Dr. Femi is the Founder and CEO of Phemotron Systems Corporation, a multinational new space company with operations in Nigeria, Japan, and USA. He is an experienced Innovator, Researcher, Engineer, and Entrepreneur with a solid background in Electro-Optics, Space, and Satellite Systems Engineering. Received top-notched education and professional experience in the leading technological countries in the world, accredited and licensed engineering practitioner by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering Reg. No. R.42182. With over 10 years of professional experience in the global space industry, Dr. Femi brings a super-heavyweight perspective to aerospace engineering projects and gatherings across the continents!
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Served as a Researcher at the Japanese Space Communication Systems Laboratory, National Institute of Information Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo, Japan. Systems pioneer and Project Manager at the National Space Research and Development Agency, Nigeria. Versatile in optical systems development, antennas, and microwave systems. Actively conducting research on Laser Communication technologies for Small Satellites, Drones, Beyond-5G integration, Beamed Energy Systems, and Unmanned, Autonomous Systems.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 2010, Incorporated Phemotron Systems Ltd in 2013, obtained a Master of Science degree from the International Space University, France, in 2014, and a Ph.D. degree Electrical and Space Systems Engineering from the Laboratory of Lean Satellites Enterprises and In-Orbit Experiments, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan in 2021. His Ph.D. research was focused on free-space optical communication technologies for resource-limited small satellites.
An active member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics , The International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), Licenced FCC Radio Operator (Call Sign: K15COS), Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photonics Society. Member, Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS), Former Director of Student Affairs of the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI, Nigeria). Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Space Engineering Division.
Dr. Femi participated and contributed to the Japanese Engineering Test Satellite (ETS-9) HICALI project and the CubeSOTA 6U CubeSat optical communication terminal and mission development. He also participated in the Southern Australian Universities QB50 Collaboration Satellite project. He was the Pioneer and Project Manager of the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency’s Centre for Space Transport and Propulsion (CSTP) Ground Control Station. Recipient of the Best and Most Innovative Project Award, SEEES National Universities Competition 2009, Kano State Government Award for the Best Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Project, in 2011, and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Emerging Space Leaders Award and many other high-level technology accolades.
As a driven and dedicated professional, he is committed to advancing cutting-edge technology developments and contributing to the future of deeper space explorations.
Biography
Femi is an experienced Researcher, Engineer, Innovator, and Entrepreneur with a strong background in Electro-Optics, Space, and Satellite Systems Engineering. He leads Phemotron System's technology development and business across the globe.
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