Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi is a triple threat: world-class astrophysicist, transformational leader, and master communicator. A Stanford-trained scientist and accomplished inventor, he has advanced understanding of the universe and technologies enabling exploration. As CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and former NASA Space Science Education Lead, he combines scientific expertise with visionary leadership and dedication to public engagement, translating complex ideas into practical insight for organizations seeking innovation and sustained impact and collaborative progress.
Holding a dozen U.S. and international patents, Oluseyi has contributed to computer chip manufacturing and space technology. Featured on PBS NOVA, Discovery, and NASA programs, he is recognized for making science accessible through humor, clarity, and heart. His bestselling memoir A Quantum Life follows his journey from hardship to discovery, illustrating how curiosity and determination unlock possibility while guiding leaders to apply cosmic curiosity to business disruption and keep teams inventive and future-ready today globally.
Hakeem Muata Oluseyi born James Edward Plummer Jr., American astrophysicist cosmologist inventor educator.
Served in United States Navy, received honorable discharge for childhood skin condition.
Earned physics and mathematics Bachelor of Science degrees at Tougaloo College.
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity during Tougaloo College academic tenure.
Completed physics Master of Science and physics Ph.D. degrees at Stanford.
Researches mass and energy transfer through Sun’s atmosphere and corona.
Develops space-borne observatories studying astrophysical plasmas and dark energy phenomena.
Designs ultraviolet optics, detectors, computer chips, and ion propulsion technologies.
Known for humor, clarity, and heart while making science accessible.
Commentator on Science Channel shows How the Universe Works, Curiosity.
Appeared on Outrageous Acts of Science, NASA’s Unexplained Files television program.
Featured on Space’s Deepest Secrets and Strip the Cosmos programs.
Appeared on National Geographic Channel program Evacuate Earth as authority.
Judge on Netflix baking-engineering competition series Baking Impossible television program.
Appeared on ABC special Truth and Lies: Hubris High Seas.
CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific organizational leader.
Former NASA Space Science Education Lead within Science Mission Directorate.
Distinguished research professor at Florida Institute of Technology faculty appointment.
Research fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Dark Energy Camera project.
Worked semiconductor research position at Applied Materials technology company.
Visiting Robinson Professor distinction awarded by George Mason University recognition.
President of the National Society of Black Physicists professional leadership role.
Authored memoir A Quantum Life with co-author Joshua Horwitz collaboration.
Co-authored children’s book Discovery Spaceopedia: Complete Guide to Everything Space.
Lent expertise to award-winning ExoTrex: A Space Science Adventure Game.
Holds dozen United States and international patents for technological innovations.
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