A. Cardesín Moinelo

Planetary scientist specialized in science operations of solar system missions for the European Space Agency. Coordinator of the Spanish community for Planetary Science and chair of the EuroPlanet Society Spain&Portugal Regional Hub, supporting and promoting the collaboration between Spanish and Portuguese planetary researchers and institutions. 18 years experience working for solar system missions of the European Space Agency. Now focusing on Mars exploration as manager of the Mars Express mission science ground segment, in coordination with ExoMars and other international projects. PhD in Space Science and an interdisciplinary research career with over 175 contributions to scientific journals and international conferences, specialized in terrestrial planet atmospheres and science operations, coordinating international teams for research, data processing, remote sensing instrumentation and mission operations. Member of the NASA Science Analysis Group for Mars Concurrent Exploration. Chair and convener of various international science conferences and workshops. Long mentoring and teaching experience at various levels of education (post-doc, PhD, Masters, graduate) including various collaborations for public outreach and science communication projects.