Institute Director – University of Michigan Space Institute

Director Leads U-M Space Institute Into a New Era

Posted on February 21, 2024 (February 6, 2025) by U-M Space Institute

In 2023, Dr. Chris Ruf took the helm as the new director of the U-M Space Institute. We sat down with Ruf to discuss his work, his ideas related to space research, and the future of the U-M Space Institute.

U-M Space Institute Announces New Director

Posted on July 18, 2023 (July 18, 2023) by U-M Space Institute

Dr. Chris Ruf, who works in the U-M Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, will lead the U-M Space Institute as the new director.