Anton Ivanov

Anton Ivanov is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the aerospace and engineering sectors. Currently serving as the Executive Director at the Technology Innovation Institute since October 2022, Anton focuses on spacecraft AI and electric propulsion. Previously, Anton held multiple roles at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, including Director of the Digital Engineering Center and Associate Professor, where responsibilities included developing the SwarmSat project and directing a master's program in Space and Engineering Systems. From 2007 to 2018, Anton acted as the Director of the Space Center at EPFL and managed several significant studies in space technologies. Anton's earlier career included a tenure as Executive Director at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and contributions to key Mars missions. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Planetary Science from Caltech and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI.