Dr. Ifriky Tadadjeu is carving a pioneering path in the nascent space industry of Cameroon. As founder and CEO of Nanosatellite Missions Design (NMD), he translates his visionary ideas into practical solutions, designing innovative space missions and systems that contribute to the country's technological advancement.
Dr. Ifriky Tadadjeu (photo) is leading the way in developing Cameroon's space program through his company, Nanosatellite Missions Design (NMD). Founded in 2021, NMD specializes in designing innovative space missions and systems using nanosatellites and miniature satellites offering cost-effective platforms for research and data collection.
NMD's mission goes beyond technological advancements. The company also plays a crucial role in building a sustainable space ecosystem in Cameroon. Its team of experts, boasting over 20 years of experience in fields like project management, robotics, and artificial intelligence, provides training and consultancy services across various sectors.
These sectors include agriculture, environmental management, civil administration, defense, finance, education, and research. NMD's courses cater to different expertise levels, empowering individuals to acquire skills for future roles in space agencies and missions.
Dr. Tadadjeu's entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond NMD. He is also the owner of Ifriky Ltd, established in 2014. This company houses projects like TellMee, a customer evaluation platform, and MyLogz, providing identity cards and digital logbooks.
Dr. Tadadjeu holds a bachelor's degree in physics (2007) from the University of Buea, a master's degree in satellite systems engineering (2012) from ESIEE Paris and a PhD in electrical engineering (2016) from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Dr. Tadadjeu gained valuable experience through various positions. He served as the national point of contact for the Space Generation Advisory Council (2013-2015), supporting the UN Programme on Space Applications. He then transitioned to post-doctoral research at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2016) and later joined the Centre Spatial Universitaire de Montpellier as a Space Mission Analyst (2018-2020).
Melchior Koba
