Omar Hatamleh

Omar Hatamleh, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, where responsibilities include leading AI initiatives within a leading organization of scientists and engineers focused on space exploration. With a substantial tenure at NASA, roles include Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Chief Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, and NASA IT Strategy Lead. Prior experiences include serving as Executive Director of the Space Studies Program at the International Space University and Deputy Chief Scientist at NASA, alongside various leadership positions at the Johnson Space Center. Educational credentials encompass a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, multiple master's degrees, and a certificate in Strategic Decisions & Risk Management from Stanford University.