39 years in Space Sector. Professor of Astrobiology and Space Instrumentation, School of Physics and Astronomy, Space Park Leicester. Involvement in 10 Space missions with roles ranging from R&D, AIV manager, Launch Site support Manager, Flight Operations to Principal Investigator. Expertise in Space Instrumentation and Technology. Presently Co-Chair Space Academic Network. Member of Space Partnership Board, UK Space Agency Space Science Advisory Committee, Space Technology Advisory Committee, Space Standards Advisory Board, and UK Space’s Space Science and Exploration Committee. Royal Society Industry Fellow 2000 to 2004, ESA Research Fellow 1981-1884, 117 Publications 66 Refereed. 14+ Consultancies/Studies