Ozan KARA

Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) • Technology Innovation Institute; Lead Engineer, Propulsion and Space

Dr. Kara is Lead Engineer at the Technology Innovation Institute, Propulsion and Space Research Center. He is leading the rocket systems team. His expertise is the development of hybrid rocket propulsion for launch and space applications. In his PhD, he performed experimental tests for in-situ Mars Ascent Vehicles that proved that CO2 can be used as an in-situ oxidizer in actual rockets for the first time. In addition, Earth observation technologies for natural disasters is another field he is performing research on. He has also conducted various research in the space sector, satellite communication, and virulence investigation of bacteria aboard the International Space Station. Dr. Kara received the 2022 Young Space Leader Award at the IAC2022, Paris. In a survey organized for the Aviation and Space industry on LinkedIn, he was among the 100 Most Inspiring Young Professionals in 2022. Dr. Kara is the Co-Chair of the IAF Space Propulsion Committee, and member of the Space Education and Outreach Committee and WD-YPP Committee. He is also a friend of the Human Spaceflight Committee. He was the Middle East Regional Coordinator in the Space Generation Advisory Council; 2018 - 2020. Dr. Kara is also a rowing athlete, and photographer. Dr. Kara is Founder of an initiative called Infall Solutions supporting business advisory in various of fields.

Events

77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026)

5 - 9 October 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

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International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

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International Astronautical Congress 2023

2-6 October 2023

Baku, Azerbaijan

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