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Dr Martin Bermudez

CEO / Architectural Designer / City and Regional Planner and Urban Designer

NASA NIAC Fellow

Dr. Martin Bermudez is a visionary architect and urban designer whose passion for sustainable green architecture and equitable urban planning has reshaped communities on Earth and beyond. Holding a Doctorate in Sustainable Green Architecture from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Master’s in Urban Design and City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Martin blends ecological innovation with human-centered design. His illustrious career includes transformative roles at Gensler Architects, where he pioneered sustainable materials for commercial projects, and Architectural Resources Group, where he restored historic landmarks with eco-conscious techniques. A recipient of NASA’s prestigious 2025 NIAC award, Martin is currently designing self-sustaining lunar and Martian settlements, pushing the boundaries of architecture for extraterrestrial frontiers.Martin’s portfolio reflects his commitment to sustainability and social equity, from revitalizing low-income communities on California’s Central Coast to earning high honors in the Lower Manhattan 9/11 Memorial design competition for his poignant, eco-sensitive submission. His groundbreaking work at Gensler reduced project carbon footprints by 20%, while his restorations at ARG set new standards for blending heritage with modern efficiency. With a Bachelor’s in Geology from Skyline College, Martin’s holistic understanding of Earth’s resources informs his innovative designs, which integrate advanced biomaterials, passive house principles, and closed-loop systems. A Certified Passive, Green Sustainable architectural design consultant, Martin is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and Blender, excelling in both terrestrial and space architecture. As a mentor and advocate, he inspires the next generation through STEM outreach and professional affiliations with the USGBC, and NASA NIAC Alumni Network. Whether crafting resilient urban spaces or envisioning humanity’s future in space, Martin’s work embodies a profound commitment to sustainability, equity, and innovation, leaving an enduring legacy in architecture and beyond.

Steven Sigurdson

CFO / Concentrated Solar Technology

Steven’s career is a testament to the power of combining technical expertise with a passion for sustainability. Starting as a junior engineer at WESCO Electric, Steven quickly demonstrated an aptitude for designing efficient solar systems, tackling challenges like shading losses and system inefficiencies with creative solutions. This early experience laid a strong foundation for a subsequent role at WESCO., where they transitioned to large-scale projects, mastering the complexities of utility-scale solar farms and grid interconnections. Steve’s ability to deliver projects ahead of schedule while maintaining high standards earned them recognition as a reliable and innovative engineer. At WESCO, he has took on a leadership role, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge PV systems that align with the company’s ambitious sustainability goals. Their work on a 2 MW commercial rooftop array stands out as a benchmark for efficiency and aesthetic integration, showcasing Jordan’s ability to balance technical performance with practical considerations. Beyond technical contributions, Steven is a mentor and team player, consistently uplifting colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment. With a commitment to lifelong learning and a deep understanding of renewable energy trends, Steven continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in electrical engineering, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable world, and in the space solar industry.

Josh Simpson

Professional Glass Blower / Artist / Author / NASA NIAC Fellow

Josh is an American glass artist. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries around the world, and is held in the collections of museums such as the Corning Museum of Glass; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Renwick Gallery.
He is particularly well known for his planets, glass paperweights ranging in size from about an inch in diameter to the 107-pound Megaplanet the Corning Museum of Glass commissioned in 2005.
Inspired by the story of the Apollo astronauts seeing the earth hanging in space like a blue marble, he began creating marble-sized planets for the students.
In 2018-19, Simpson's solo exhibit, "Galactic Landscapes" at the Berkshire Museum (Pittsfield, MA), curated by Craig Langlois, celebrated the vital and inspiring interconnection between art and science in Simpson's glass works.
Josh Simpson has been a glass artist for over 50 years, blending a passion for color, pattern, form, and complexity with his interests in astrophysics, cosmology, and space exploration. He draws inspiration from the universe—its beauty, mystery, and mechanics.
Simpson has developed his own unique glass formulas, including New Mexico Glass, a rich crystalline blue evoking the night sky or ocean depths; Tektite Glass, made from tektite meteorite components and Corona Glass, vibrant and cosmic, inspired by deep-space images from the Hubble and James Webb telescopes. His signature "Planets" are solid glass spheres—imaginary worlds that reflect the limitless possibilities of civilizations beyond Earth.
Beyond his studio, Simpson co-founded the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) and also led the Glass Art Society and served on the Board of the American Craft Council.
His work is held in many collections, including the Corning Museum of Glass, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery and the Musee des Arts Decoratif in Prague, Czech Republic

Fay Coad

Solar Photovoltaic Technology / Mechanical Engineer

Fay Coad is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with over 12 years of experience in electrical engineering, specializing in solar energy systems, power distribution, and sustainable infrastructure design. With a proven track record at industry leaders like Tesla Solar and Soleenic Inc., Fay excels in designing innovative, efficient, and scalable electrical systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar projects. Known for a meticulous approach to project management and a passion for advancing renewable energy, Fay combines technical expertise with a commitment to environmental sustainability, delivering solutions that meet rigorous performance and regulatory standards.

Nick Henning

3-D CGI Artist / Production Supervisor

Born in Seattle, WA.Graduated from The Seattle Film Institute in October, 2019 with a
Bachelors of Art in Film, Digital Arts, Animation and Game Design.
A life long artist gravitated towards aspects of 3-D animation for film and games. focused on high poly hard surface modeling, such as Maya, 3DS Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Aftereffects, Premier, Unreal, Unity, and Substance. He is currently working on creating a film about the planet Mars

Advisors

Cady Coleman

Retired NASA Astronaut / Chemical Engineer

Former United States Air Force Colonel / Scientist / Author

Cady Coleman is a former NASA Astronaut and a retired US Air Force Colonel with more than 180 days in space, accumulated during two space shuttle missions and a six-month expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) as the Lead Robotics and Lead Science officer.
Cady served in a variety of roles within the Astronaut Office, including Chief of Robotics, and lead astronaut for the integration of supply ships from NASA’s commercial partners. Before retiring from NASA, she led open-innovation and public-private partnership efforts for NASA’s Chief Technologist.
A popular public speaker and media consultant, Cady also serves as a research affiliate to MIT’s Media Lab. She is a regular contributor to ABC News and co-hosted Arizona State University’s Mission: Interplanetary podcast. She is an amateur flute player, known for her “Space Duet” with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull and her work from space with the acclaimed Irish band, The Chieftains. She coached actress Sandra Bullock from the ISS in preparation for Bullock’s astronaut role in Gravity.
Cady serves on several boards, including the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Greenfield Community College and the ISS National Lab Education Advisory Group.

Collaborators

Dr. Caitlin Ahrens

NASA Scientist / Researcher / Author / Lunar & Mars Surface Material Scientist

GCA: Astrobiology from the Moon - Artemis Implications
Astrobiology / Areas of Focus Include:
•Identify and characterize locations near the South Pole afford an opportunity to collect such samples.
•Identify methods to evaluate the degree of contamination occurring due to human exploration.
•Determine the possible distribution of volatiles reservoirs near the pole previously undetected through remote sensing analyses but preserved in the unique thermal environments at the lunar poles.

Dr. John C. Mauro

Scientist / Researcher / Author / National Academy of Engineering | World Academy of Ceramics / Dorothy Pate Enright Professor of Materials Science and Engineering / Penn State Intercollege Graduate Degree Program (IGDP) in Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) / Inventor or co-inventor of several new glass compositions for Corning, including Corning Gorilla® Glass products

Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the American Ceramic Society

Other areas of focus include (a) high-strength glasses, with particular emphasis on chemically strengthened glasses, (b) nucleation/crystallization in glasses and glass-ceramics, and (c) glass melting and processing.

Dr. Eliad Peretz

NASA Scientist / Author / Researcher / HESTO deputy lead scientist for NASA's Heliophysics Strategic Technology Office. / Mission and instrument scientist in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Heliophysics Division.

He serves as Deputy Principal Investigator for the Landolt mission, Project Manager for the Measuring Directivity to Determine Electron Anisotropy (MeDDEA) instrument on the Polarization Directivity X-Ray Experiment (PADRE), and as the developer of multiple lunar and space instrumentation and spacecraft systems.
For his work, Dr Peretz has been awarded NASA’s Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal, Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal, Early Career Achievement Medal, Robert H. Goddard Award, and NASA’s Early Career Excellence Award.

Pierre-E. Fieschi

Concept Artist and Founder at Renderstorm Studio, formerly Architect.

Pierre has been an art-driven Sci-Fi enthusiast for as long as he can remember. After studying Architecture with a Master’s Degree in Project Concept Theory, he set out to work as an Architect specialized in graphics and rendering. He founded Renderstorm in 2012, in order to keep doing just that, while also working for the entertainment industry. This architecture background along with a classical painting training and a genuine interest for anything high-tech help bring credibility to the futuristic and outworldly designs and space exploration projects that have been fascinating him since childhood.

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