Co-directors
Aaron Boley (Canada Research Chair in Planetary Astronomy) is an expert in planet formation and dynamics. His work includes investigating the long-term evolution of planetary systems and their debris (asteroids and comets), observing dust in planetary systems, testing formation mechanisms for meteorite components, and connecting the meteoritic record with planet formation models.
Michael Byers (Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law) studies the interplay of international law and international relations, especially with respect to armed force, climate change, the oceans, the Arctic, and most recently space.
Fellows
The OSI network continues to grow. Fellows are natural and social scientists, engineers, lawyers, and policy makers who contribute significantly to OSI projects. Junior Fellows are research assistants, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers who make significant contributions to the OSI.
Timiebi Aganaba
ASU, Future of Innovation in Society
Olavo Bittencourt Neto
Professor of International and Space Law at the Catholic University of Santos
Adam Bower
University of St Andrews, School of International Relations
Roohi Dalal
American Astronomical Society Deputy Director of Public Policy
Jeffery C. Chancellor
Louisiana State University, Physics & Astronomy
Gerhard Drolshagen
Space Environment Studies, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Mac Evans
Former President of the Canadian Space Agency
Robin J. Frank
Former Associate General Counsel, NASA
Steven Freeland
Western Sydney University, Professor Emeritus of International Law
Brett Gladman
UBC Physics and Astronomy
Alice Gorman
Flinders University, Archaeology
Jim Green
Former Chief Scientist, NASA
Tanya Harrison
Planet Labs
Paul Hickson
UBC Physics and Astronomy
Tara Ivanochko
UBC Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Moriba K. Jah
University of Texas, Austin, Aerospace Engineering
Ram S. Jakhu
McGill University, Air and Space Law
Catherine Johnson
UBC Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Phyllis Johnson
UBC Sociology
David Kendall
Former Chair of the UN COPUOS
Ellyne Kinney
Director, Technology Strategy at MDA
Sam Lawler
University of Regina, Physics and Astronomy
Margarita Marinova
Development and Systems Engineer, Planetary Scientist, National Academy of Sciences
Paul Meyer
SFU. Former Canadian Ambassador on Disarmament
Aaron Rosengren
University of California San Diego, Aerospace Engineering
Sara Russell
Natural History Museum, Earth Sciences
Janis Sarra
UBC Law
Marie Lucy Stojak
HEC Montréal. Chair, Canadian Space Advisory Board
Peter Suedfeld
UBC Psychology
Jan Wörner
Former ESA Director General
Junior Fellows
Shahed Aljermashi
BA Student, International Relations, UBC
Jo Armstrong
Research Assistant, Outer Space Institute
Cameron Byers
Engineering Student, University of Victoria
Logan Fladeland
MSc Student, Physics and Astronomy, UBC
Charlotte Hook
PhD Student, Political Science, UBC
Eden Luymes
Youth Engagement Coordinator, CPAWS-BC
Oleksandra (Sasha) Ostapenko
MSc Student, Physics and Astronomy, UBC
Pauline Pic
Postdoc, Graduate School of International Studies, Université Laval
Haley Rice
PhD, International Relations, University of St Andrews
Giuliana Rotola
PhD Candidate, Climate Change & Space Sustainability, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
Andrew Simon-Butler
PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Studies, UBC
Sarah Thiele
PhD Student, Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University
Ewan Wright
PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Studies, UBC
Vivienne Zhang
Research Technician, Outer Space Institute
Alumni
- Katie Rink
- Gregor Novak
- Gregor Sharp
- Deborah Ajayi
- Justin Yau