The former Director of UNOOSA Ms. Mazlan Othman is invited to give lectures on “Hot Topics on Space Law” in Room 505, International School, Beihang University. Welcome to attend!
Schedule of the Lectures:
1. 14:00 - 16:30, Monday, Mar. 6
2. 9:00 - 11:30, Tuesday, Mar. 7
Introduction of Ms. Mazlan Othman:
Mazlan Binti Othman (born 11 December 1951) is a Malaysian astrophysicist who has served in several roles within her country, as well as Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna from 2010 to 2014.
In 1997, Mazlan's alma mater, the University of Otago, awarded her the degree of Honorary Doctor of Science.
In 2009, for "her work in developing astronomy education in Malaysia and her leading national and international role in space science", the Institute of Physics awarded Mazlan its President's Medal.
In 2013, Mazlan received the "Polarstern-Preis" (Polarstar Award) from the Austrian Space Forum for her engagement to fascinate for space above and beyond duty.