George Profitiliotis

George Profitiliotis serves as an Affiliate Research Scientist at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, contributing to NASA-funded projects focused on Technosignatures and developing workshops in science communication. As an Expert at gecco, Profitiliotis represents various ethical disciplines related to space and technology. Involvement as a Research Member of the Working Group on SETI and Law at the International Institute of Space Law emphasizes a proactive approach to the legal and ethical dimensions of potential extraterrestrial contact. Notably, Profitiliotis is a Co-Founder of the Greek NewSpace Society and has a diverse background in speculative fiction writing, combining elements of folklore and science to explore complex themes. With extensive education including postdoctoral research on extraterrestrial life and a Doctor of Philosophy focused on planetary protection policy, Profitiliotis demonstrates a commitment to futures studies, ethics, and societal implications of advanced technologies across multiple organizations.