Big Welcome to our new HI-SEAS Director, Kato Claeys!

Kato has a background in architectural engineering and space studies. She has been a pilot for over 10 years. Her passion for space and aviation started as a glider pilot with the Belgium Air Cadets. Kato has been an analogue astronaut on several missions where she performed the roles of Vice-Commander or Commander. Her hobbies are hiking, traveling, and any kind of adventures.