Abhas Maskey

CubeSat Systems - Design, Prototyping, and AI/VR Applications

Biography:

Dr. Abhas Maskey, PhD
Unnisec Global, Nepal

Dr. Abhas Maskey specializes in CubeSat prototyping, embedded systems, and hands-on STEM education initiatives in Nepal. He led the development and launch of NepaliSat-1, Nepal’s first satellite, in 2019 and has contributed to seven CubeSat missions with nearly a dozen satellites placed in orbit.

He is the founder of Nepal’s first CubeSat training program and currently leads multiple satellite initiatives, including Munal, Danfe-2, NepaliSat-2, and Slippers2Sat. His work focuses on accessible satellite technologies, space systems engineering education, and training the next generation of aerospace professionals through practical, student-centered programs.

John Moore

CubeSat Systems - Design, Prototyping, and AI/VR Applications

Biography:

John D. Moore 

Executive Director, Inst. for Earth Observations, New Jersey, USA 

John D. Moore is a highly recognized veteran educator, Executive Director of the  Institute for Earth Observations, and Director of the NASA New Jersey GLOBE  Partnership. An NSF Directorate for Geosciences Einstein Fellow Emeritus and the 2026 

National Space Club and Foundation Christa McAuliffe Space Educator Awardee, 

Moore specializes in satellite technology, remote sensing, and Earth Observation  education. He is Principal Investigator of the A3Sat and A3Sat Emulator projects. 

Jin Sang

CubeSat Systems - Design, Prototyping, and AI/VR Applications

Biography:

Jin S. Kang, PhD 

Director, maru Space Technology, Maryland, USA 

Dr. Kang is the Director of the Naval Academy Small Satellite Program, where he leads  multiple small-satellite technology development initiatives. He also serves as Chair of  the NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Independent Assessment Team  and provides satellite and constellation design consulting to commercial organizations. 

Dr. Kang is an AIAA Associate Fellow and an active member of the international space  community. His research interests include very-low-Earth-orbit satellite platforms,  proliferated satellite constellations, robotic-arm CubeSats for on-orbit diagnostics and  assembly, micro-pulse plasma thrusters, scientific small-satellite platforms, and  software-defined radio for agile communications. 

David Jackson

Biography:

David R. Jackson, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Houston, Texas, USA
Dr. David R. Jackson is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Houston and an IEEE Fellow. His research interests include microstrip antennas and circuits, leaky-wave antennas, wave propagation effects including surface waves and leaky waves, periodic structures, leakage and radiation effects in microwave integrated circuits, and electromagnetic compatibility and interference.

Dr. Jackson has held numerous leadership roles within IEEE and the U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Radio Science (USNC-URSI). His service includes Chair of USNC-URSI, Chair of several IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society committees, IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer, member of the AP-S Administrative Committee, and Associate Editor for for the Journal Radio Science and the International
Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering.

Vishal Kumar

CubeSat Systems - Design, Prototyping, and AI/VR Applications

Biography:

Vishal Kumar
CTO, OCEAN2SAND, New Jersey, USA
Mr. Vishal Kumar is a technology leader and XR developer specializing in AI/VR
systems, digital twins, and immersive aerospace applications. He has over a decade of
experience developing AR/VR/XR platforms, simulation systems, mobile applications,
and AI-driven interactive technologies for training, visualization, and workforce
development.
As CTO of OCEAN2SAND, he leads the development of advanced XR, AI/ML, IoT,

and digital twin solutions that support simulation, engineering education, and next-
generation aerospace applications.