Dr. Yanai Yedvab, CEO of Stardust, oversees the scientific and technological research of Stardust, which includes particle design and validation, dispersion and aerial integration, and control through monitoring and modelling. In addition, Yanai leads Stardust engagement with stakeholders, including national federal agencies, thought leaders, NGOs and international organizations across the world, and particularly in the US. Previously, for 3 decades Yanai held senior positions in Israeli national labs and governmental R&D organizations, such as head of the physics division in Israel’s Nuclear Research Center National Lab and as the deputy chief scientist of the Israeli Atomic Energy Commission. He completed his Ph.D. in experimental nuclear physics in Ben-Gurion University, as well as Master in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School.