Title: IEEE GRSS Disaster Management and Early Warning WG and Director of the Frequency Coordination Department at the Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA)
Short Biography:
Hassan Abouseada is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Space Operations Specialist, and the Director of the Frequency Coordination Department at the Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA). With over 20 years of experience in space mission management, spectrum coordination, and ITU regulatory compliance, he leads national and international efforts to ensure efficient satellite operations and frequency management.
He serves as the Chair of the IEEE SA GRSS Study Group for Disaster Management and is an active member of the GRSS Standardization Community, leading efforts to standardize remote sensing applications for disaster response and climate resilience. Additionally, he represents GRSS in updating ISO 19121, a critical international standard for Earth observation and geographic information.
Hassan is also the representative of EGSA in the IEEE Government Engagement Program on Standards (GEPS) and actively participates in UN-SPIDER Expert Meetings, contributing to global discussions on space-based disaster management. His work bridges science, policy, and standardization, advocating for harmonized satellite data acquisition to support climate change monitoring, early warning systems, and sustainable development goals.
Hassan actively contributes to global space governance, engaging with organizations such as the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), IEEE Standards Association, and the ITU. His expertise spans space-based disaster management, remote sensing standardization, and frequency coordination, positioning him as a key advocate for enhancing global access to critical Earth observation data.