Dr. Christopher Iannello

Professor of Practice, Space Electrical and Power Systems
University of Central Florida

Dr. Chris Iannello brings unparalleled breadth in space electrical and power systems, forged through 35 years in electrical and power systems across NASA, Industry and Academia. Prior to joining UCF, he served as NASA’s longest-tenured Technical Fellow for Electrical/Power, acting as the agency’s senior-most authority in the discipline with an Agency-wide focus across all its lines of business.

Dr. Iannello has been intimately involved in the design, integration, test and flight operations of nearly every major spacecraft and launch system in the U.S. civil and commercial space sectors. His unique insight spans the full landscape of concept, design, manufacturing, and test philosophies—from conventional NASA methodologies to the most current commercial approaches.

At UCF, Dr. Iannello collaborates with other faculty to develop the best space electrical curriculum in the nation, develop critical space sector service and test capabilities, develop new collaborations to advance space exploration and student education, and to work with the other faculty to advance space innovation.

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Related Sessions

The Future of R&D: Different Approaches to Space-Based Research & Development in a Changing Industry

Thursday, April 16, 2026

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Track: Symposium Program

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