John E Ward

John E Ward has extensive experience in the field of research and development, particularly in the space industry. John E currently holds the position of Senior Director of Research & Development at Spire, where they are responsible for driving long-term technology development and ensuring future success and competitive advantages for the company.

Prior to their current role, John worked at Réaltra Space Systems Engineering, where they served as a Space Product Manager and Senior Systems Engineer. At Aistech Space, they worked as an Applied Physicist and Business Developer, as well as an Applied Physicist and Testing Specialist. John E also gained experience as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at IFAE, where they conducted scientific analyses, developed innovative photosensors, and led observational shifts with the MAGIC Cherenkov telescopes.

Earlier in their career, John worked as a Research Scientist at Washington University in St. Louis and as a Visiting Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. John E also served as a Graduate Student at University College Dublin and as a Visiting Student at the University of Chicago.

Overall, John E Ward has a strong background in research and development, with expertise in astrophysics, space systems engineering, and applied physics.

John E Ward earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physics with Astrophysics from Maynooth University in 2006. John E then completed their Ph.D. in Astrophysics at University College Dublin from 2006 to 2010.