Manuel Sanjurjo Rivo

Manuel Sanjurjo Rivo serves as Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where he specializes in celestial mechanics, space tether dynamics, and trajectory optimization. His research focuses on advancing understanding of orbital mechanics and space mission design, particularly in areas such as satellite deorbiting and tethered systems dynamics. As a member of the Academic Committee for the PhD program in Aerospace Engineering, he has supervised multiple doctoral theses on trajectory optimization and low-thrust space mission design. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in flight dynamics and astrodynamics, with particular emphasis on "The Conquest of Space," where he explores the historical context and societal impact of space exploration. His work combines technical expertise with broader cultural and political perspectives on space exploration, making complex aerospace concepts accessible to students while contributing to the field through research in aircraft trajectory planning and space systems dynamics.