Dr Lucia Fonseca de la Bella
Faculty Strategic Project Manager (Space Sector)
PhD Theoretical Cosmology
Office 21 BA 01
Academic and research departments
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Surrey Space Centre.About
University roles and responsibilities
- Leading the development of the new pan-university Space Research Institute
- Supporting the University's research and innovation strategy for the Space Sector
- Developing the innovation strategy for the University's relationship with key industry sectors
My main goal is “to break down barriers to advance our knowledge, technology and make social advances for all humanity”. My motivation is “to act as a bridge between the UK and the Spanish Space Sectors”.
My background is in theoretical cosmology, with relevant lead ositions in my previous position, at the University of Portsmouth (UoP) and in the ESA mission Euclid. I have a broad experience in the space sector.
- I have applied astrophysics techniques to real-world problems using
satellite downstream applications. - I have designed space missions to address climate change and
planetary resilience. - I contributed to organising Mission Space, launching the UoP’s space
ambitions, and played a significant role in composing the UoP’s space
charter. - I have also been a Space Academic Network Fellow, writing case
studies to support UKSA Business Case towards ESA CMIN22.
As former European Space Agency Ambassador of the South East, London & East of England I brought space solutions to non-space companies.