Dr Jason Gauci has an undergraduate degree in engineering from the University of Malta and a PhD in aerospace from Cranfield University (UK). He is currently a senior lecturer at the Institute of Aerospace Technologies at the University of Malta and an adjunct assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Worldwide). His research interests include air traffic management, unmanned aerial systems, and machine learning for aviation applications. Dr Gauci also has a private pilot license.