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Khalifa University's Elena Fantino elected to International Academy of Astronautics
Khalifa University in the UAE said its aerospace engineering associate professor Elena Fantino now belongs to the International Academy of Astronautics' engineering sciences section, an honour held for life.
Why it matters: Khalifa University's aerospace engineering faculty now counts an academician of the International Academy of Astronautics' engineering sciences section among its members.
Khalifa University of Science and Technology said Dr Elena Fantino, an associate professor in its aerospace engineering area, has joined the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) through election to the body's engineering sciences section, known as Section 2.
According to the university, membership brings Dr Fantino the title of academician, which she holds for life.
The university said the honour reflects her work in astrodynamics, the design of space missions and the exploration of space.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
Dr Fantino, of Khalifa University's aerospace engineering faculty, now holds a lifelong IAA academician title in the engineering sciences section, which the university is presenting as a mark of its standing in international space research.
