Phillip Irace
Program Director @International Space Station National Laboratory
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WORK HISTORY
Program Director @International Space Station National Laboratory
Melbourne, FL, US
Manage the ISS physical science and technology development research portfolios. Communicate with NASA and other U.S. government agencies to facilitate research collaborations. Review research proposals for scientific merit and feasibility on the ISS and recommend selections. Provide technical oversight throughout the payload development process. Present and network at several academic and industry conferences per year.
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Graduate Certificate, Engineering Leadership
Illinois College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics
University of Florida
Graduate Certificate, Engineering Innovation
Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.81
ABOUT PHILLIP IRACE
As a mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. and a passion for innovation, I specialize in advancing aerospace and energy technologies. Currently, I serve as a Program Director for the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory where I oversee groundbreaking research initiatives that leverage the unique environment of the ISS to drive scientific and technological advancements. I am passionate about fostering collaborations with industry, academia, and government agencies to increase access to space-based research and drive innovation.Additional experiences include writing and performing SBIR/STTR proposals, prototype design, developing advanced thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles and high power electronics, developing a new additive manufacturing technique for high temperature materials that utilizes flame synthesis, HVAC design & build, microgravity research, and fundamental combustion research.I am a licensed Professional Engineer and serve on the Illinois College Engineering Advisory Board.
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