Rui Magalhães
Head of Space – Upstream
Passionate about engineering and doing what was ‘never-done-before’, Rui Magalhães graduated from the University of Minho and started his career in the UK. At WMG, he contributed to complex automotive programs and achieved his Ph.D. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering in the early 2000s. He returned to Portugal to lead an applied research centre (PIEP) for 15 years. Bridging academia and industry, he earned the Alumni distinction from the School of Engineering of the University of Minho in 2012. Joining CEiiA in 2018, he describes it as ‘one of the most challenging and exciting experiences’ of his career. From rockets to satellites, he’s shaping CEiiA’s sustainable future in the competitive New Space sector.
André Dias
Head of Space – Downstream
André Dias, who once dreamed of becoming an astronaut, embarked on an aerospace engineering adventure across the globe. From Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, to ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse, France, and soaring with Airbus Space and UCLA, in the USA, his passion remained sky-high. Returning to Portugal, André ignited the electric mobility revolution, pioneering the nation’s first public charging network, MOBI.E. His legacy? A greener, more connected Portugal. As Founder and CTO of GoWithFlow, later Daloop, CEiiA’s first spin-off, he continued pushing towards a more decarbonized future. Now, back at CEiiA, André leads with purpose and passion, by designing software applications that drive sustainability on Earth by leveraging the power of Space technologies.
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