Ramón García Alarcia, M. Sc.
E-mail address: ramon.garcia-alarcia(at)tum.de
Biography
Ramón García Alarcia is a Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at the Chair of Spacecraft Systems at the Technical University of Munich.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering and a second Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Systems Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain), as well as a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, with a Major in Space Systems, from ISAE-SUPAERO (Toulouse, France).
Since 2022, he pursues research on the application of Large Language Models to the initial phases of designing a space mission, with a focus on system requirements generation, as well as other high-level documentation and design elements. As part of the doctoral project results, a prototype space mission design assistant tool, leveraging generative AI is envisaged.
This cross-disciplinary research looks forward to alleviating the time and costs of a process that usually encounters significant delays and cost overruns, improving efficiency and democratizing access to space by making it available to a broader range of institutions and individuals.
Research Topics
- Space Mission Design
- Systems Engineering methods
- Large Language Models and Generative AI applications
Publications
- S. Scrocciolani, V. Messina, R. M. García Alarcia, J. Sindermann, A. Golkar, "Advancing Satellite Network Performance: Network Analysis for Federated Satellite Systems", IEEE Access, 12, 2024. Paper Available: Here
2025
R. M. García Alarcia and A. Golkar, “Generative AI for the Design of Complex Systems: Roadmap and Space Mission Case Study”, Complex Adaptive Systems Conference (CAS 2025), 2025.
2024
R. M. García Alarcia and A. Golkar, “A computation engine for numerical system requirements generation in LLM-based spacecraft design assistants”, 75th International Astronautical Congress, 2024.
L. Schuberth, V. Messina, R. M. García Alarcia, J. Sindermann, K. Bostani Nezhad, R. Aldea Velayos, S. Lennerstrand, J. Rollet, F. Sofio, A. Tinucci Moñibas, L. Kessler, and A. Golkar, “Leveraging event-based cameras for enhanced space situational awareness: a nanosatellite mission architecture study”, 75th International Astronautical Congress, 2024.
R. M. García Alarcia and A. Golkar, “Optimizing Token Usage on Large Language Model Conversations Using the Design Structure Matrix”, DS 134: Proceedings of the 26th International DSM Conference (DSM 2024), 2024.
R. M. Garcia Alarcia, P. Russo, A. Renga, and A. Golkar, “Bringing Systems Engineering Models to Large Language Models: An Integration of OPM with an LLM for Design Assistants”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Model-Based Software and Systems Engineering – MBSE-AI Integration, 2024.
S. Scrocciolani, V. Messina, R. M. García Alarcia, J. Sindermann, and A. Golkar, “Advancing Satellite Network Performance: Network Analysis for Federated Satellite Systems”, IEEE Access, 12, 2024.
2023
R. M. Garcia Alarcia and A. Golkar , “Architecture of a generative design tool for spacecraft and user front-end implementation through a chatbot smart design assistant”, 74th International Astronautical Congress, 2023.
A. Bourgeaux and R. M. Garcia Alarcia, “Comparison of spacecraft vision-based navigation methods and proposal of a novel shadow-correction block”, The 17th International Conference on Space Operations – SpaceOps 2023, 2023.
2022
M. Sureda Anfres, D. García-Almiñana, G. Detrell Domingo, A. García Rigo, R. M. García Alarcia, G. Megías Homar, and D. González Díez, “Proceedings of 4th edition Symposium on Space Educational Activities: April 27th, 28th, 29th 2022, Barcelona, Spain: inspiring through space”, Iniciativa Digital Politècnica. Oficina de Publicacions Acadèmiques Digitals de la UPC, 2022.
2021
P. Batlle Franch, A. Josep Eritja Olivella, R. M. García Alarcia, and P. Dini, “User mobility inference and clustering through LTE PDCCH data analysis”, 2021 IEEE 93rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2021-Spring), 2021.
2020
R. M. García Alarcia, “Design of launcher guidance and control in the frame of avionics architecture”, Treball Final de Grau, UPC, Escola d’Enginyeria de Telecomunicació i Aeroespacial de Castelldefels, Departament de Teoria del Senyal i Comunicacions, 2020.
G. Megías Homar, R. Bahí Buhigas, R. M. García Alarcia, G. Pascual López, and A. Teixidó Bonfill, “The CADMUS experiment in the frame of the BEXUS Programme: an educational perspective”, 3rd Symposium on Space Educational Activities, 2019.
Teaching
Spacecraft Computers, Software and Data, Instructor, Grader |
Summer 2024 & 2025 |
| Design and Simulation of Microsatellites, Instructor, Grader | Summer 2023 |
| Spacecraft Electronics, Instructor, Grader | Winter 2023 |
| Spacecraft Design – Fundamentals, Instructor (Communications exercise) | Summer 2024 & 2023 |
| Systems Engineering – Advanced, Teaching Assistant, Grader | Summer 2023 |
| New Space Economy, Teaching Assistant | Winter 2023 |
| Space Systems Seminar, Teaching Assistant, Grader | Summer 2023 & 2024 |