Profile
| Name | Dr Mason Robbins, FRSA |
| Nationality | Scottish / American |
| Bio | A distinguished aerospace research and engineering expert, Dr. Mason Robbins combines deep academic insights with real-world experience. Holding a PhD in Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies, an MBA, a National Geographic Society Ambassador, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce; Dr Robbins’ decade-long journey in project management spans sectors from Science to Sports and Education. Notably, he’s logged over 50 hours under x>1.5psi EVA suits, evidencing his hands-on expertise as an EVA spacesuit engineer. Beyond the technical, Dr Robbins is a seasoned leader fostering collaborations across academia, industry, and government. His roles also extend to building the University of Arizona Biosphere 2, SAM analog astronaut facility, the Vice-President of the European Lacrosse Federation, Former Capitan of the Scottish National Lacrosse Team, Co-Director of Star Helix, and involvement in various charities. His diverse expertise bolsters insight into space exploration, research and commercialization. |
| Academic Background |
PhD – The University of Edinburgh| Science, Technology and Innovation [Metaphysics] MBA – Universidad Europea de Madrid | Executive Management MScR – University of Edinburgh | International Relations / Conflict Resolution MA – King’s College London | War Collage – Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies BS – Seton Hall University | Diplomacy and International Relations [International Economics] Education Certifications (Online) Cert – Harvard University | Metaphysics and Astrophysics PGCert (Eng) – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) | Space Mission Design & Operations PRINCE2 – Foundation: ILX Projects in Controlled Environments management training PMP: Project management professional training (exp completion 5/24) Certification – Smith Pressurised Garments | EVA/IVA ‘Grissom Model’ Experimental Pressurised Space Suit Certificates – Udemy | Astronautics & Space Technology for Future Human Missions; Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion; Introduction to Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students Qualifications and Skills FRSA: Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce SpaceKind Leadership Training: Accessible, Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Space (A JEDI Space) Ansys Digital Mission Engineering and System Analysis (SDK): Orbital Missions: Transfers / Types / Elements
Ansys Orbit Determination Tool Kit (ODTK): level 1 satellite mapping |
| Professional Interests | Pressurised EVA procedures and hardware; STEM Outreach; Orbital Mechanics |
| Certifications | Open University Student |