Belinda Marchand

Belinda Marchand serves as Chief Scientist at Slingshot Aerospace since July 2021, overseeing strategic technical direction for astrodynamics and data science teams. With a background in academic and industry roles, Marchand is also the Director of Astrodynamics and Space Systems R&D at Progalaxia and has been an Adjunct Associate Professor at Purdue University since September 2011. Previous positions include Senior Engineer at Decisive Analytics Corporation, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, and editorial duties for the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. Educational qualifications include a PhD, MS, and BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University.