Biography

Ahmed Afifi is a PhD candidate in Aerospace Engineering at The Australian National University. His research focuses on space electric propulsion, plasma–surface interactions, and nanoscale erosion modelling. He combines advanced surface diagnostics (AFM), image processing, and physics-informed machine learning to improve thruster lifetime and performance. Ahmed is currently developing the H³-MC Hybrid Hall–Hollow Cathode Thruster, a novel multi-channel propulsion system designed to enhance efficiency and durability for small satellites.

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