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Ms

Selina Machnitzky

Research Student

AI, Robotics and Space

  • Research Student
    AI, Robotics and Space

BIO

I am a PhD student in Space Research at Cranfield University, working in collaboration with the European Space Agency’s Near‑Earth Object Coordination Centre (ESA/NEOCC). My research focuses on Near‑Earth Asteroids, orbital dynamics and survey‑selection effects in the context of planetary defense.
With an academic background in physics (MSc, 1.0 thesis grade in German system; A+ equivalent, Alumni Prize) and experience in research, astrodynamics, scientific programming and data analysis, I enjoy solving complex problems at the intersection of space science, physics and computational methods.

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • PhD Student in Space Research
    Cranfield University, Cranfield, United Kingdom

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Intern In The Planetary Defence Office
    European Space Agency, Planetary Defence Office / NEOCC, Frascati, Italy
  • Tutor (Physics)
    University of Freiburg, Institute of Physics, Freiburg, Germany

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research and Mechanical Development Intern
    AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG, Müllheim, GermanyMay 2025 - Dec 2025

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • German
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • French
    Can read

PERSON TYPE

  • Research Student