International Scientific Committee
The GFSSM International Scientific Committee (ISC) comprises prominent researchers and practitioners in the field of space science. Consisting of a Chair, a Co-Chair, and Members, the committee is responsible for guiding the overall direction and objectives of the Global Future Space Scholars Meet.
  • Chair
    Dr. Yao Zhonghua
    Director of the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong
    HKU-100 Scholar
    Honorary Professor at University College London
    President of the Planetary Sciences Section of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society
  • Co-Chair
    Dr. Mao Yong
    Ph.D. from Tsinghua University
    Researcher at INRIA and CNRS, France
    Co-founder of ITCCC Innovative Education
    Board member of IOAI (International Artificial Intelligence)
ISC Members
  • Prof. Mammo Muchie
    Professor at Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa, Senior Researcher at the Technology and Management for Development Centre at University of Oxford in the UK, Academician of the Academy of Science of South Africa and the African Academy of Sciences.
  • Dr. Hughes David Simon
    Head of Faculty-Science, Sheldon College, Queensland, Australia. Ph.D. in Biology, Senior Mentor for the Space Design Competition, and has led students to multiple world championships.
  • Dr. Patrick Bruskiewich
    PhD candidate in Nuclear Astrophysics, MSc (Physics), BSc (Physics), B.Ed (Science), with over 40 years of teaching experience and 25 years of experience in the high-tech field. Dean of the Vancouver Institute for Advanced Study, editor-in-chief of three publishing houses and six magazines. Internationally read author of over 250 books.
  • Mr. Nadeem Anwar
    Nadeem Anwar, a distinguished Physics teacher at Lahore Grammar School since 1996, holds an M.Sc in Physics and has achieved numerous accolades, including the prestigious Anita Ghulam Ali’s Teacher Award in 2009. He has led Pakistan's team to international competitions, securing victories in space settlement design contests.
  • Prof. Najam Abbas Naqvi
    A renowned science communicator, educator, and researcher with over 25 years of expertise in space science, technology, and its applications. He serves as a Professor and Chairman of the National Center of GIS & Space Applications (NCGSA) at the Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. A pioneer in STEM outreach and space education, he has led groundbreaking initiatives to enhance space awareness and inspire future generations in the field.
  • Mr. Tom E. Diffenbach
    An expert with extensive influence in the fields of international education and competitions. He has provided teaching, mentoring, and consulting services to students, schools, and communities in over a dozen countries and regions, including China. As an experienced judge, Tom plays a significant role in multiple internationally renowned competitions. He serves as a judge for the GFSSM and actively participates in the Space Settlement Competition organized by the National Space Society (NSS), DiscoverE's Future City, and the newly initiated Space Law Competition.
    As a political consultant, he combines space exploration with international politics through the SpaceSoc (Space Societies) program, promoting international cooperation and exchange in the space sector.
  • Mr. Anmol Singh
    Founder and CEO of Capilux Global Pvt Ltd, a proprietary equity trading and investment research firm based in New Delhi, India, specializing in the development of technical and quantitative trading algorithms. He is a two-time winner of the prestigious NASA Ames Space Settlement Design Contest (2011 and 2012) and currently serves as a member of the judging panel for the National Space Society's Space Settlement Contest. Anmol has actively contributed to the global space community by working with SpaceSoc (Space Societies) to organize online educational events for students worldwide. He has also presented papers on deep space missions at the Dupont Summit in Washington, D.C., USA, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing space exploration and settlement.
International Board Member
The GFSSM International Board is composed of the representatives of the organizing committees from each participating country and region. Serving as the primary governance body of the Global Future Space Scholars Meet, the Board oversees strategic planning, fosters international collaboration among member organizations, and guides the long-term vision and sustainable development of the program.
  • Mao Yong

    Co-chair of International Scientific Committee, Co-founder and Chair of the International Board of GFSSM, Board Member of IOAI

  • Zhang Dongshuang

    Secretary of the GFSSM International Board.

    Academic Director of ITCCC.

  • YILI

    Program Director of ITCCC, responsible for coordinating China operations of GFSSM, AI and Linguistics Olympiads.

  • Amina Sabahat Pirzada

    HOD of Lahore Gammar School, CIE Examiner, Founding Partner and CEO of H&A – Nature’s Best and H&A – Fantastic Fun

  • Charlie Zhu

    Founder of ICOAï¼›

    Head Coach for Australia at IOAI/IAIO; Head Coach for Australia at FIRST LEGO League (FLL) World Championship (2025 - 26); Head Coach for Australia at FIRST Global Challenge (FGC) World Championship

  • Molla Tadesse Lakew

    Assistant Professor at Mekdela Amba University; Researcher in rural development and agricultural innovation

  • Vincent Zhao

    Director of IOAI Thailand Committee

  • Katya Protcko

    Head of Student Recruitment and Olympiad Track at Central University, Board Member of IOAI, Member of ICO's International Committee, MBA from Leipzig University, Germany

  • Tamara Grigore

    Founder and Educational Director of Atelierele Tamarei, PhD in Sociology, Minecraft Education Ambassador

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