The selection of Dr. Talaat followed a comprehensive national search led by the USRA Board of Trustees with the assistance of Korn Ferry, an executive search firm.
Currently, Dr. Talaat serves as the Director of the Office of Space Weather Observations at NESDIS. In this capacity, he oversees the development, acquisition, and integration of major system elements, including spacecraft, instruments, and ground systems, for NOAA's environmental satellite programs.
Previously, Dr. Talaat held the position of Chief Scientist for the Heliophysics Division at NASA Headquarters, where he guided the development of Solar, Heliospheric, Magnetospheric, and Atmospheric physics programs. He also served as Program Scientist for NASA's Living with a Star initiative and other research and mission lines within Heliophysics and Planetary sciences.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Talaat supervised the Earth and Planetary Atmospheres Section at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where his research focused on remote sensing techniques and geophysical data modeling.
"We are excited to welcome Dr. Talaat as the next CEO of USRA. We firmly believe he is the ideal leader to guide the organization into its next phase of growth and success," said Gen Lester Lyles, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
"Dr. Talaat brings extensive leadership experience and a strong track record of success from his time at NOAA, NASA, and APL, which will enhance USRA's credibility and collaboration with these key agencies and with our University Association. He has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build coalitions with both existing and prospective partners, always with a focus on addressing future customer needs.
"Additionally, his forward-thinking vision for leveraging USRA's unique University Association value proposition positions the organization for continued success. We are excited to see how Dr. Talaat will build upon Dr. Isaacson's remarkable legacy and drive USRA towards an even brighter future."
Dr. Talaat earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from the University of Washington and a Master's and Doctorate in Atmospheric and Space Sciences from the University of Michigan. He has authored or co-authored over 60 journal articles and contributed to more than 250 conference presentations.
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