Zolana Joao
Zolana Joao | |
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| Nationality | Angola |
| Education | D. Eng |
| Alma mater | Tshwane University of Technology, ESIEE Paris, George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Occupation | Program Engineering Manager |
| Employer | General Manager at GGPEN |
Zolana Joao is an Angolan Program Engineering Manager, space scientist, Engineer, and the first General Manager of the Angolan National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN).[1][2][3]
Education[edit]
Joao earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Tshwane University of Technology, dual master's degrees in electrical, electronic, and communication engineering from Tshwane and ESIEE Paris, and a Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng) in Management of complex and large-scale projects from George Washington University.[4][5][6][7]
Career[edit]
He served as acting dean, faculty of engineering Methodist University of Angola, a board member of the INACOM, and first general manager the National Space Program Management Office, designing the beginning of the Angolan space program.[8][9][10]
For his work in Angolan space initiatives and space diplomacy, Joao was invited to the White House as head of an African Space Agency to be a speaker at the United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022.[11][12][13]
In 2022, Joao oversaw the launch of AngoSat 2, an HTS satellite aiming to bridge the digital divide in Africa. For this, he received the "Space without Borders" medal from Roscosmos.[14][15][16]
He led the design and delivery of several remote sensing solutions, and his Tech-Gest solution was awarded in Top 20 excellent projects from the global 100 AI projects for SDG by IRCAI, UNESCO (2022).[17][18]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dr Zolana Joao". NewSpace Africa Conference 2024. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/space-economy-insights-ep-3-dr-zolana-joao/
- ^ "In Conversation with Zolana João, General Director of Angolan Space Office | Space in Africa".
- ^ "Kevin O'Connell Hosts Dr. Zolana Joao on Space Economy Podcast". MIT Media Lab. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Cansat Leader Training Program 4: Zolana Joao". cltp.info. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "IEEE Xplore". ieeexplore.ieee.org. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "UNISEC Global > Point of Contact > Angola". www.unisec-global.org. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Dr. Zolana Rui Joao". www.dubaiairshow.aero. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Dr. Zolana Joao". World Satellite Business Week - WSBW. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "How Angola is using space technology to meet development goals". RFI. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Dr. Zolana Rui Joao". www.dubaiairshow.aero. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Zolana João - Less Wires". Menos Fios. 2023-12-26. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF : Zolana RUI JOAO". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Lupedia, Luciano; Cachinjumba, Atanilson; Junior, Joao; Lissouba, Alexandra; Tejumola, Taiwo; Joao, Zolana (2023). "Use of SAR Imagery for Oil Spill Detection and Mapping in Angola". Space Fostering African Societies. Southern Space Studies. pp. 61–76. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-36747-2_5. ISBN 978-3-031-36746-5.
- ^ "Angola to Host Eight Events to Celebrate the World Space Week 2022". Space in Africa. 30 September 2022.
- ^ Joao, Zolana R (2021). Road Construction Assessment Model (Rc-Am) to Prevent Contract Overbilling in Angola (Thesis). ProQuest 2572606263.[page needed]
- ^ Njoya, Samira. "Angola to strengthen internet capability with new satellite Angosat-2". www.wearetech.africa (in French). Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Kevin O'Connell Hosts Dr. Zolana Joao on Space Economy Podcast". MIT Media Lab. Retrieved 2023-12-26.