AOCS & Formation Control Team Lead, at Zentrum für Telematik e.V., Germany.
Mrs. Lisa Elsner is a distinguished aerospace engineer and researcher based in Würzburg, Germany. She currently serves as the AOCS & Formation Control Team Lead at the Zentrum für Telematik e.V., where she plays a pivotal role in developing advanced control systems for satellite formations. With a strong foundation in embedded systems and satellite technology, Lisa has made significant contributions to international space research and CubeSat missions. Her leadership, technical innovation, and dedication to precision in spacecraft control mark her as a rising figure in the aerospace sector.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
Lisa Elsner holds a Master of Science in Satellite Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Computer Science from Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg. She was selected as a member of the Elite Network of Bavaria (ENB), which is awarded to top-performing students with exceptional academic potential. Her education provided her with both theoretical expertise and practical application in modern aerospace systems.
Experience 💼
Lisa has steadily advanced through a range of research and leadership roles at the Zentrum für Telematik e.V. She began as a Research Assistant in 2018, contributing to embedded software and circuit design. She later led her Master’s thesis on cooperative vision-based attitude control for formation flying CubeSats. Since 2022, she has worked as a Researcher and Embedded Software Engineer, before becoming the AOCS & Formation Control Team Lead in 2023. In this role, she manages software development and testing for complex satellite missions, ensuring high-precision control and mission success.
Research Interest 🔍
Lisa’s research focuses on attitude and orbit control systems (AOCS), formation flying, and visual servoing technologies for small satellite missions. She has worked extensively on cooperative control algorithms, embedded C/C++ software, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test environments. Her projects integrate advanced sensing technologies such as star trackers and sun sensors to improve autonomy and pointing accuracy in space operations
Awards 🏆
Lisa was honored as part of the Elite Network of Bavaria, reflecting her top academic performance. Her technical leadership in projects like QUBE and TOM led to successful in-orbit demonstrations, earning institutional and peer recognition. While formal award listings are not detailed, her leadership role and publications in high-impact journals reflect a track record of excellence and respect within the aerospace research community.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Title: Cloud characterization by computed tomography methods using a satellite formation of 10 small satellites for improved climate prediction
Authors: Elsner, L., Petermann, T., Dauner, J., Jensen, J., Kleinschrodt, A., Mammadov, I., et al.
Citations: In press
Index: Scopus, Web of Science (expected)
Year of Publication: 2025
Title: Visual servoing for coordinated precise attitude control in the TOM small satellite formation
Authors: Dauner, J., Elsner, L., Ruf, O., Borrmann, D., Scharnagl, J., Dombrovski, S., Kramer, A., Schilling, K.
Citations: 15 (approx., check Scopus for live count)
Index: Scopus, Web of Science
Year of Publication: 2023
Title: Advanced test environment for automated attitude control testing of fully integrated CubeSats on system level
Authors: Ruf, O., von Arnim, M., Kempf, F., Haber, R., Elsner, L., Dauner, J., Schilling, K.
Citations: 9 (approx., check Scopus for live count)
Index: Scopus, Web of Science
Year of Publication: 2024
Conclusion
Mrs. Lisa Elsner exemplifies the ideal profile of a high-impact researcher and engineer in modern aerospace science. With a solid academic background, strong technical capabilities, and leadership in mission-critical satellite projects, she has demonstrated innovation, discipline, and commitment. Her publications, successful mission contributions, and role as team lead position her as a deserving candidate for research honors. Continued development in international collaboration and language fluency would further elevate her global presence.