Professor of Humanities at The University of Texas at Dallas
Website Link: https://profiles.utdallas.edu/roger.malina
A distinguished astrophysicist and interdisciplinary thinker, Roger played a pivotal role as Principal Investigator on NASA’s Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (EUVE) satellite, contributing to the first human-made map of the sky at wavelengths between 70 and 760 angstroms—a landmark achievement in space science (EUVE Project).
heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/euve
Beyond his contributions to astrophysics, Roger has been a driving force in the arts-science-technology community. Following the legacy of his father, Frank Malina, he played a key role in establishing nonprofit organizations to ensure the continuation of Leonardo Publications, fostering global dialogues at the intersection of science and creativity (OLATS | Leonardo).
olats.org and leonardo.info
His commitment to interdisciplinary exploration is further reflected in the Off-Center for Emergence Studies, an initiative developed in collaboration with Jason Brogden, Janeil Engelstadt, and Patricia Olynyk, which has led to impactful, unexpected intersections between diverse fields. Roger’s presence on the advisory board brings an invaluable visionary perspective, bridging disciplines in ways that redefine the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.