Our alumni

Training equips students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to excel in their careers. The success of this training is reflected in our alumni’s achievements in academia and various industries, and their contributions to addressing complex societal challenge. Meet some of our accomplished Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration alumni.

Patrick Hill

Patrick Hill

Program Scientist, Canadian Space Agency

Geology (PhD) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Viraja Khatu

Viraja Khatu

Resident Astronomer, CANADA-FRANCE-HAWAII TELESCOPE CORPORATION

Astronomy (PhD) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Robin Kwik

Robin Kwik

GIS Specialist, County of Frontenac

Geography and Environment (Msc) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Hira Nadeem

Hira Nadeem

Space Systems Engineer, Planet

Electrical and Computer Engineering (MESc) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Alexis David Pascual

Alexis David Pascual

AI Specialist, Mission Control

Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Parshati Patel

Parshati Patel

Science Communicator & Public Engagement Specialist and STEM Consultant, Stellar Dreams

Astronomy (PhD) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Jess Sia

Jess Sia

R&D Verification Engineering II — Fluids, Ansys

Electrical and Computer Engineering (MESc) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Sarah Simpson

Sarah Simpson

Geologist & Planetary Scientist, NASA, Johnson Space Center

Geology (PhD) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Gavin Tolometti

Gavin Tolometti

Customer Support Engineer, SkyWatch

Geology (PhD) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration
Kasia Wisniewski

Kasia Wisniewski

Satellite Operations Technician, GHGSAT

Physics and Astronomy (Msc) + Collaborative Specialization in Planetary Science and Exploration