Ronald “Ron” Michael Sega

Professor Ronald M. Sega (also Šega) is the son of Slovenian emigrants to the USA. His grandparents come from Loški Potok, from where they emigrated to America before the First World War.

Professor Ronald M. Sega was an American astronaut from 1991 to 1996 and is now emeritus professor of systems engineering and a special assistant for strategic initiatives to the rector of Colorado State University in the United States.

He began his professional career as a student of physics and mathematics at the U.S. Air Force Academy (graduating in 1974), continued his studies in physics at Ohio State University (MS 1975), and received his doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado (1982).

In his youth, he focused his exceptional talent and life energy on aviation. He achieved practically everything possible: he was a military pilot - from instructor to major general of the U.S. Air Force. He became extremely active in the NASA space program: he was in space twice. In the second mission, he led a scientific experiment based on the results of his research project.

As an outstanding expert, he was actively involved in conducting research for the U.S. Department of Defense’s needs. In 25-27, he was also Assistant Secretary of Aviation.

Despite his varied career, professor Ronald M. Sega never stopped his research work. He has been actively involved in research work at the University of Colorado, where he is an emeritus professor. He has been a member of a number of the most important committees that direct research funding in the United States. Professor Ronald M. Sega has received a number of awards for his outstanding work. He has visited Slovenia several times, both privately and officially, after being invited by the President of the Republic, the Ministry of Defense, and the American- Slovenian Chamber of Commerce. During these visits, he lectured on his space program at the Jožef Stefan Institute and at the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering