Space Conference Speaker

Dr. Joseph Meany

President, Interstellar Research Group

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Sessions: Interstellar

Joseph Meany is President of the Interstellar Research Group, a nonprofit dedicated to deep exploration of the cosmos. He is a technical consultant in materials science, advising on >$500 million in high-risk research programs. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Alabama. With a career spanning over 15 years across government, academia, and private industry, Dr. Meany has become a pivotal figure in the materials science that will one day carry humanity to other stars. He has served as a Senior Scientist for Savannah River National Laboratory and Lead Associate for Booz Allen Hamilton, identifying market gaps for instrumentation and leading teams to develop flagship technical products.

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Sessions: Interstellar


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