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Daniel Hastings Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems (617) 253-0906 B.A., 1976, Oxford University Specialization and Research InterestsSynergetic Interactions between Space Systems and the Space Environment, Space Propulsion, Space Policy, Space Systems, Spacecraft Manufacturing Processes, Space System Architecting Teaching InterestsSpace Systems Design, Space Policy, Satellite Engineering, Technology and Policy Positions Held at MITAssociate Department Head for Research, 1993-1996; Professor, Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1993-present; Professor, Engineering Systems, 2000-present; Director, Technology and Policy Program, 2000 - present; Associate Director & Co-Director, Engineering Systems Division, 2000-2004; Director, Technology and Policy Program, 2000-2003; Director, Engineering Systems Division, 2004-2005; Dean for Undergraduate Education, 2006-present Positions Held Outside MITChief Scientist of the Air Force, 1997-1999; NRC Government Industry University Roundtable, 2000-2003; Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, 2000-2009; Government Industry University Roundtable, 2000-2002; Chair, Johns Hopkins Univ. Applied Physics Lab S&T Advisory Panel, 2001-present; NASA Advisory Council, 2001-2003; National Science Board, 2002-2008; National Academy of Engineering, Committee of the Engineer 2020, 2001-2006; Board of Trustees of Aerospace Corp, 2000-2009; Member, Draper Corp, 2007-present Honors and AwardsMember, International Academy of Astronautics; National Guard Bureau Eagle Award, 1999; Air Force Distinguished Civilian Award, 1999; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fellow, 1997; International Council on System Engineering Fellow, 2007. |