Roger Shawyer
| Roger J. Shawyer C.Eng. MIET. FRAeS | |
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Engineering career | |
| Engineering discipline | Aerospace engineering |
| Employer(s) | Satellite Propulsion Research Ltd |
| Significant projects | EmDrive |
Roger J. Shawyer is an aerospace engineer and a director of United Kingdom (UK)-based Satellite Propulsion Research Ltd (SPR), a company that he founded to develop EmDrive technology.[1]
Career
Shawyer conducted aerospace research and development work in the defense sector in his early career, eventually transitioning into various positions at EADS Astrium (formerly Matra Marconi Space). He worked on the European satellite navigation project, Galileo, in a consulting role.[2]
In 2001, he founded Satellite Propulsion Research Ltd, financed with private investments, grants, and commercial contacts.[3]
References
- ↑ Hambling, David (November 5, 2012). "Propellentless Space Propulsion Research Continues". Aviation Week & Space Technology. Aviation Week. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ↑ Rodgers, Paul (August 4, 2014). "Ye Cannae Change The Laws of Physics' - Or Can You?". Forbes. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ↑ Shawyer, Roger. "The EmDrive – A New Satellite Propulsion Technology". Biography. Roger Shawyer. Retrieved August 4, 2014.