RISE External Advisory Board
The Research Institute for Space Exploration (RISE) External Advisory Board brings together leaders from industry, government, and the broader space ecosystem to help guide the Institute's strategic direction and ensure its activities remain aligned with emerging needs and opportunities. RISE is a university-wide initiative focused on advancing space exploration through interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and collaboration with external partners.
As Purdue continues to build RISE, the External Advisory Board serves as a trusted group of advisors, providing perspective on industry trends, workforce needs, research priorities, and partnership opportunities. The Board helps ensure that RISE remains responsive to the rapidly evolving space landscape while strengthening connections between Purdue's research community and organizations working at the forefront of space exploration.
Through candid dialogue and active engagement, Advisory Board members help shape the future of RISE and support Purdue's mission to advance discovery, innovation, and talent development in service of the space community.
External Advisory Board Members
Pete Roming, PhD, PMP
Division Director
Civil and Commercial Space
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Daniel (Dan) H Garrison
Barrios Technology – Amentum JETS II Contract
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX
Darren Woodman
Strategic Technologies and Partnerships Leader
RTX Technology Research Center
Brian Joyal
Veridiam
Dennis Paul
Senior Project Leader
Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate
The Aerospace Corporation
Members of the RISE External Advisory Board contribute their expertise to help inform Purdue's Research Institute for Space Exploration. Participation does not imply endorsement by an individual's employer or organization unless explicitly authorized by that organization.