Ambassadors
Join the exclusive network of EASST Ambassadors!
As an Ambassador, you would play a crucial role in expanding our network and promoting our mission. This would involve spreading information about EASST's activities and initiatives locally in your region and in your language, as well as actively recruiting new partners who align with our goals and seeking sponsors for our activities.
Benefits of Becoming an EASST Ambassador
- Become part of a global network of individuals and organisations working in Citizen Science and the space industry.
- Partner in our grants and projects.
- Receive invitations to network meetings.
- Be listed on our webpage as a point of local contact
AMBASSADORS OF THE EASST
Emilio Molinari - Italy
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
After an initial works on the colour of distant clusters of galaxies for my PhD thesis, I soon switched to astrotechnology, following the design and realisation of telescope and instrumentation, for small sized observatory to instruments for ELTs. I served as director for the Italian TNG in the Canary Islands and for the Sardinia Radio Te
After an initial works on the colour of distant clusters of galaxies for my PhD thesis, I soon switched to astrotechnology, following the design and realisation of telescope and instrumentation, for small sized observatory to instruments for ELTs. I served as director for the Italian TNG in the Canary Islands and for the Sardinia Radio Telescope, suffering the effects of multiwavelengthism. Now I am stil managing the REM robotic telescope in Chile (yes, even a robot need a manager) and a happy participant in European astronomical projects, including BHTOM.
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics. I completed my PhD in Physics at the University of Auckland and shortly thereafter left to do post-doctoral research at Jodrell Bank Observatory, The University of Manchester. After nearly five years of research, I worked for several years as a trainee patent attorney before return
I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics. I completed my PhD in Physics at the University of Auckland and shortly thereafter left to do post-doctoral research at Jodrell Bank Observatory, The University of Manchester. After nearly five years of research, I worked for several years as a trainee patent attorney before returning to academia at Manchester Metropolitan University. As an Royal Society of New Zealand Rutherford Discovery Fellow, I returned to New Zealand to continue my research in astrophysics.
I am the International Astronomical Union National Organising Committee Chair for New Zealand, the Science Lead for the Auckland Programme for Space Systems and a member of Te Punaha Atea Auckland Space Institute (https://space.auckland.ac.nz/), and an executive member of Te Ao Mārama – Centre for Fundamental Inquiry (https://www.teaomarama.auckland.ac.nz/) at the University of Auckland and I am a former President of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (https://www.rasnz.org.nz/),
Profile link: https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/n-rattenbury
Languages: English
Pedro Humire - South America
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
Pedro Humire - South America
I am an enthusiastic and curious astronomer with a vast experience in optical and radio regimes and I have demonstrated a strong interest and capacity for science and teaching over more than ten years of experience in the academic field.
In 2011 I started studying astronomy at the University of Concepción. After finishing my Master of Scie
I am an enthusiastic and curious astronomer with a vast experience in optical and radio regimes and I have demonstrated a strong interest and capacity for science and teaching over more than ten years of experience in the academic field.
In 2011 I started studying astronomy at the University of Concepción. After finishing my Master of Science in Physics in the same house of studies, I pursued a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) in Bonn, Germany. Currently, I am pursuing a post-doc at IAG, USP, Brazil.
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Süleyman Fişek - Türkiye
Nicholas Rattenbury - New Zealand
Pedro Humire - South America
I hold a BSc(2013), MSc(2018), and PhD(2025) in astronomy and space sciences, with a research focus on galaxies and galaxy clusters. I have experience in photometric, spectroscopic, and multi-object spectroscopic observations and data analysis. I am currently a research assistant at the Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences at Istanb
I hold a BSc(2013), MSc(2018), and PhD(2025) in astronomy and space sciences, with a research focus on galaxies and galaxy clusters. I have experience in photometric, spectroscopic, and multi-object spectroscopic observations and data analysis. I am currently a research assistant at the Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences at Istanbul University. In addition to my work on galaxies and galaxy clusters, I actively participate as an observer in projects focusing on different topics (such as variable stars, exoplanets, occultations, and follow-up observations).
Languages: English and/ve Turkish/Türkçe
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Edita Stonkute - Lithuania
Edita Stonkute - Lithuania
Edita Stonkute - Lithuania
I'm a senior researcher and associate professor at Vilnius University’s Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, where I explore the chemical makeup of stars in our Galaxy, especially those that host planets. Using powerful telescopes and high-resolution spectroscopy, I help uncover the stories hidden in starlight.
I’ve been part o
I'm a senior researcher and associate professor at Vilnius University’s Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, where I explore the chemical makeup of stars in our Galaxy, especially those that host planets. Using powerful telescopes and high-resolution spectroscopy, I help uncover the stories hidden in starlight.
I’ve been part of major international projects like Gaia-ESO and spent two years at Lund Observatory in Sweden, diving into the mysteries of binary stars and how we select the best data to study stars in our Galaxy.
Beyond research, I’m passionate about sharing the wonders of the Universe. As the Executive Board Secretary of the Europlanet Society, I work to connect scientists across Europe and support planetary science. I also love organising public events and training sessions to help people of all ages discover the beauty of space.
I’m co-leading the Lithuanian side of an exciting international project called “Polish-Lithuanian Black Hole Hunt – Harvest Time.” Our goal? To find hidden black holes drifting through our Galaxy, completely invisible unless they pass in front of a star and bend its light. With data from the Gaia space mission and telescopes around the world, we’re on the hunt for these cosmic ghosts to better understand what they’re made of and how they might even connect to the mystery of dark matter.
Languages: English, Lithuanian
Edita Stonkute - Lithuania
Edita Stonkute - Lithuania
Edita Stonkute - Lithuania