Dr. Rose Hernandez is the Chief R&D Strategist at JavaroTech, providing strategic leadership in advanced materials technologies, R&D strategy, shaping technology roadmaps, and fostering cross-industry alliances to accelerate innovation and commercialization. She also leads initiatives to advance manufacturing capabilities in microgravity, accelerating next-generation materials production for Earth and future space exploration. Previously, Rose served as Science Program Director for In-Space Production Applications at the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, championing R&D programs for a diverse portfolio of advanced materials technologies manufactured in space for national benefit.