Nadeem Ghafoor
About Nadeem Ghafoor
Nadeem Ghafoor serves as the Vice President of Space Exploration at Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, a position he has held since 2014. He has a strong background in space science and engineering, with previous roles at MDA and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
Current Role at Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
Nadeem Ghafoor serves as the Vice President of Space Exploration at Canadensys Aerospace Corporation. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's initiatives in the space exploration sector. His role involves overseeing projects related to space missions and technologies, leveraging his extensive experience in the aerospace industry.
Previous Experience at MDA
Prior to his current role, Nadeem Ghafoor worked at MDA for eight years, from 2006 to 2014. He held the position of Business Development Manager for Planetary Exploration, where he focused on developing business strategies for planetary missions. He also worked as an Advanced Systems Engineer at MDA for one year, from 2005 to 2006, contributing to various engineering projects.
Experience at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
Nadeem Ghafoor has significant experience from his time at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), where he worked from 2000 to 2005. He served as KHTT Manager for two years and later as an AIT & Research Engineer for three years. His roles involved managing technical teams and conducting research in satellite technology.
Educational Background in Physics and Engineering
Nadeem Ghafoor has a strong academic background in physics and engineering. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the University of Oxford from 1991 to 1994. He then completed a Master’s Degree in Spacecraft Systems Engineering at Cranfield University in 1996. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics with Space Science from the University of Kent, where he studied from 1996 to 2002.