Location San Jose, California, United States Regions San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, West Coast Gender Male
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Michael is a seasoned Senior Research Scientist and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Neutron Star Systems (NSS) DE GmbH, where he leads the technical development of the SUPREME project. With over 20 years of experience in electric propulsion, plasma generation systems, and advanced space technology, Dr. Winter has contributed significantly to the
fields of magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) propulsion and plasma diagnostics. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, specializing in high-enthalpy plasma flows and optical diagnostics. Dr. Winter’s professional career includes key roles such as Senior Plasma Technologist at Momentus LLC, where he focused on optimizing advanced propulsion systems. He has also collaborated extensively with NASA Ames, NASA Langley, and AFOSR, bringing deep technical expertise to various groundbreaking projects. Dr. Winter is a prolific contributor to scientific research and holds several patents related to plasma generators and propulsion technologies. Fluent in English, German, and French, he continues to push the boundaries of space exploration and propulsion systems through his leadership at NSS and his work on the SUPREME and STORM projects.
