Brians Amadi (PhD)

Space Physicist | Space Weather & Space Environment Analyst (Equatorial Regions)

Brazil

About

As a ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ and the ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ง๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž, my mission is to make advanced space knowledge accessible to the Global South. With a background sharpened through research fellowships at ๐๐€๐’๐€ ๐†๐จ๐๐๐š๐ซ๐, ๐๐‚๐€๐‘, and ๐ˆ๐๐๐„, I also bridge the gap between complex space physics data and actionable scientific literacy. Beyond research and training via BrianSpace, I serve as a bridge for space industry leadership. I specialize in translating complex space (weather) data into high-level ๐ž๐ฑ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฌ, ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ž๐ฌ. I help decision-makers understand how environmental variables impact satellite longevity, signal reliability, and mission success. Currently, I am scaling BrianSpace into a globally-aligned space-inclined organization, designed to train the next generation of space scientists to international standards, while simultaneously helping space start-ups reduce the burden of researching space environment interpretations. Three specific hurdles that I can help space start-ups solve include: ๐‘น๐’†๐’ˆ๐’–๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’๐’“๐’š ๐‘ช๐’๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’Š๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’†: They need to prove they understand space weather risks for licensing. ๐‘จ๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’‚๐’๐’š ๐‘จ๐’•๐’•๐’“๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’–๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’: When a satellite glitches, was it a hardware fail or a "Killer Electron"? ๐‘บ๐’Š๐’•๐’† ๐‘บ๐’†๐’๐’†๐’„๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’: For launch startups, there is a need to carry out geophysical analysis of equatorial launch advantages. Whether itโ€™s consulting on space weather, satellite resilience or designing structured space science curricula, I am dedicated to the idea that geography should never be a barrier to the stars. Letโ€™s connect to discuss space weather, emerging space industry needs, or potential collaborations. ๐Ÿ“ง [email protected] ๐ŸŒ www.brianspace.org

Experience

  • BrianSpace (Worldwide ยท Hybrid)
    • Chief Learning Officer, The BrianSpace Academy
      Mar 2026 - Present ยท 4 mos

    • Founder and Program Director
      May 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 2 mos

      As Founder, I lead the strategic vision for BrianSpace. As Program Director, I oversee the design and execution of the four core projects (to be unclassified) being implemented by the organization.

  • Opinion Contributor at SpaceNews
    Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 ยท 3 mos

    Contribute independent analysis and expert commentary to SpaceNews, the leading source of news and analysis for the global space industry, bridging complex space physics with practical industry challenges [https://spacenews.com/author/amadi-brians-chinonso/]. Published work includes detailed analyses on the impacts of political timelines on engineering safety and mission milestones [https://spacenews.com/author/amadi-brians-chinonso/].

  • Visiting Graduate Fellow (SCOSTEP/USRA) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 ยท 4 mos

    1. Understanding the underlying physics within SAMI3 model 2. SAMI3 Model simulation and output analysis 3. Collaborating with co-mentees and mentor

  • INPE (Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos, Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil ยท On-site)
    • Pro bono FI
      Nov 2022 - Dec 2024 ยท 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      Jun 2020 - Dec 2024 ยท 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Space Geophysics Postgraduate Students' Representative
      Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 ยท 1 yr 1 mo

  • Teaching Intern at UNIVAP
    May 2023 - Sep 2023 ยท 5 mos

    โ™ฆ๏ธ Troubleshot 100+ electrical/electronics instruments for efficient lab operations for students at the Applied Electricity Lab. โ™ฆ๏ธ Documenting lab equipment based on type, number, and functionality. โ™ฆ๏ธ Organizing equipment in the Applied Electricity lab for productive and safe working for students.