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Islam Mansour

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RESUME

  • EDUCATION
  • Present
    Sep 2021
    Zürich, Switzerland

    Doctor of Philosophy — PhD

    ETH Zürich

    Thesis: Integration of Machine Learning Techniques into Model-Based Inversion of Interferometric SAR Data

    Supervisors: Prof Dr. Irena Hajnsek
  • Mar 2021
    Oct 2018
    Munich, Germany

    ESPACE — Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology - MSc

    Technical University of Munich

    Thesis: Analysis of Multi-Frequency Polarimetric SAR Data over Permafrost Regions

    ESPACE - Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology - an International Master's Program at the Technische Universität München for Space Engineering and its applications: Earth System Science, Remote Sensing, and Navigation.

    Supervisors:
    - Hon. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Michael Eineder, Institut für Methodik der Fernerkundung, DLR
    - Dr. sc. Giuseppe Parrella, Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Radarsysteme, DLR
    - Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Irena Hajnsek, Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Radarsysteme, DLR
  • Feb 2017
    Sep 2014
    Istanbul, Turkey

    Astronautical Engineering - BSc

    ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

    Senior Thesis: Design and Analysis of a Modular CanSat Rocket

    Advisor: Prof. Dr. Alim Rustem ASLAN
    Academic Advisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Cuma YARIM"
  • Feb 2016
    Sep 2015
    Brno, Czech Republic

    Erasmus+ Exchange Student

    BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

    An Erasmus Exchange student at the faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

    Comlpeted: 37.5 ECTS
  • Jun 2014
    Sep 2011
    Cairo, Egypt

    Aerospace Engineering - BSc (Transferred to ITU)

    CAIRO UNIVERSITY

    During three years of study, I have been active in the research and outreach. Especially, as an undergraduate research at the space system technology laboratory (SSTLab)
  • Jun 2011
    Sep 2009
    Cairo, Egypt

    Building & Construction - Diploma of Associate Engineering

    INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE MATRIA

    Thesis: Design and Analysis of Residential Building

    Advisor: Dr. Ahmed El-Sokkary



  • RESEARCH & WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Present
    Mar 2021
    Oberpfaffenhofen, Munich Area, Germany

    Doctoral Student

    Microwaves and Radar Institute — German Aerospace Center (DLR)


    -Integrated a dynamic map monitoring website for tracking the active radio telescopes from NASA' Observing Program at the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell (Geodätisches Observatorium Wettzell) as part of the EU funded project JIVE.
  • Jan 2021
    Jun 2020
    Oberpfaffenhofen, Munich Area, Germany

    Master Thesis Student

    Microwaves and Radar Institute — German Aerospace Center (DLR)


    -Worked on the multi-frequency polarimetric analysis of the PermASAR campaign from 2018 and 2019 over the permafrost region (Herschel Island) in the Northwest of Canada.
  • Jul 2019
    Jun 2019
    Munich Area, Germany

    Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft

    Technical University of Munich


    -Integrated a dynamic map monitoring website for tracking the active radio telescopes from NASA' Observing Program at the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell (Geodätisches Observatorium Wettzell) as part of the EU funded project JIVE.
  • Aug 2019
    May 2019
    Munich Area, Germany

    Graduate Student Research Assistant

    Remote Sensing Solutions GmbH


    -Developed algorithms for multispectral remote sensing image segmentation and classification, pixel-based and object-based, based on supervised classification algorithm object.
  • Aug 2018
    Apr 2018
    Munich Area, Germany

    Machine Learning Researcher

    Airbus Defence and Space - Intelligence


    -Selected member of the project team of 3D Matching of TerraSAR-X Derived Ground Control Points Mobile Mapping Data as part of the TUM Data Innovation Lab;
    -Managed and organized weekly meetings and the milestones between the team, mentors, and co-mentors;
    -Developed algorithms for extracting the ground points of pole-like structures from mobile LiDAR data and match these points with the corresponding TerraSAR-X Derived Ground Control Points
    -3D Matching of TerraSAR-X Derived Ground Control Points to Mobile Mapping Data
  • Dec 2018
    Jul 2017
    Budapest, Hungary

    System & Software Engineer

    Robert Bosch


    -Negotiating with customers for system & software requirements specification
    -Implementing Functional Safety Concept for vehicle longitudinal controller on model-based design (Simulink) according to ISO 26262 as ASIL-B
    -Testing Safety-Critical Systems using fault injection methods for verification and validation
    -Developing and improving the system architecture and features based on customer’s needs as UML design on Enterprise Architect
    -Responsible for requirement management and development for various projects (DOORS)
  • Sep 2016
    Aug 2016
    Istanbul, Turkey

    Aircraft Maintenance Support (Intern)

    Turkish Technic (Airlines) Inc.


    -Worked in a maintenance management services team carrying out assigning and coordinating of maintenance management in the TRAX Maintenance Software
    -Ensured and maintained of Aviation Regulations Updates up-to-date provided by EASA and FAA under the fluid and fuel subsystem according to the ATA numbering system
    -Focus: Aircraft Maintenance Management, Aviation Regulations, Aircraft Fluid and Fuel Systems
  • Aug 2016
    Jul 2016
    Istanbul, Turkey

    Rocket Designer (Intern)

    Space Systems Design and Testing Laboratory, Istanbul Technical University


    -Designed & analyzed of a modular CanSat rocket to be used for Turkish CanSat workshops
    -Optimized the rocket structures from the available local materials
    -Configured the rocket structures for different types of motor cases
  • Jul 2016
    Jul 2016
    Stuttgart, Germany

    On-Orbit Manufacturing Participant (Team Member)

    Space Station Design Workshop (SSDW2016), Institute of Space Systems (IRS), University of Stuttgart


    -Project: Participated in a week-long workshop to design a space station in cis-lunar space from a three operation phases start from the year 2025, which provide capabilities of a future base of on-orbit manufacturing as a platform for deep space exploration
  • Jul 2014
    Dec 2012
    Cairo, Egypt

    R&D Undergraduate Student

    Space Systems Technology Laboratory (SSTL), Cairo University


    -Initiated the SSTLAB First Space Rover for the University Rover Challenge Competition in USA, 2014 and ranked 9th out of 31St teams
    -Developed the Rover-Back CanSat which was participated in ARLISS 2014 Competition in Nevada, USA, September 8-11, 2014
    -Development of Rover-Back CanSat for the Iranian CanSat Competition, 2013, and ranked the fifth
    -Tested solid rocket motors for CanSat
  • Sep 2013
    Jun 2013
    Cairo, Egypt

    Summer Intern

    Aeronautical System Technology Lab (ASTL), Cairo University


    -Project: Additive Manufacturing Trends in Aerospace and RC Flight Training
    -Focus: RC Flight Training, CNC Machine, Laser Cutting Machine, Composite Forming Techniques
  • Apr 2013
    Nov 2012
    Cairo, Egypt

    Intern

    Unmanned Aerial Systems Development Center (UDC), Cairo University


    -Project: Design, Build, & Fly of an RC Aircraft with a wingspan of 1.8m
    -Focus: A simulated Remote Control, RC Aircraft, Manufacturing Techniques