Scientist & Health and Safety Officer
B. Eng. in Aeronautical Engineering, Ph.D. in Aerospace Science and Technology. Program Manager at the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC)
Estel Blay is an Aerospace Engineer with over 15 years of experience across the UK, Spain, and the USA. Specialising in Earth Observation within the space sector, Estel has developed expertise in business development, project management, and team leadership. Currently, as Program Manager at the Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC), she is working on the ESA Phi-LabNET Spain program, supporting innovation for the commercialisation of space technologies aimed at enhancing climate resilience.
Previously, in various roles at Satellite Applications Catapult and GlobalTrust (part of the Swedish Space Corporation group), Estel contributed to the growth of the UK and Swedish space sectors by developing commercial strategies and engaging stakeholders.
Academically, Estel holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Science and Technology and a Master’s degree from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, with ongoing law studies at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. As a member of Women in Aerospace Barcelona, Estel actively participates in outreach activities to promote diversity and inclusion within the aerospace industry.