Ifiok Otung

Ifiok Otung currently serves as the Director of the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI and is a Professor of Space Engineering at the University of Bradford, focusing on developing low-cost AI-driven space technologies with a miniaturised satellite launch planned for late 2024. Previously, Ifiok held the position of Professor of Satellite Communications at the University of South Wales, leading the Mobile and Satellite Communications Research Group, and authored eight engineering textbooks. Additional roles include serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering and acting as an External Examiner at both Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Bradford. Educational credentials include a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Surrey and a First Class Honours degree from the University of Ife in Nigeria.