Gregory Falco

Gregory Falco is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Cornell University. His research focuses on pioneering new space architectures and developing national security technical capabilities for space systems. Falco's work involves taking risks and failing fast to redefine how systems function. He is affiliated with the Duffield Engineering department and can be contacted via email at gfalco@cornell.edu. His research interests include space technology and systems that guide the aerospace sector towards innovation.

Gregory Falco is a researcher focused on space cybersecurity, space autonomy, and assured autonomy, with an emphasis on securing space technology and infrastructure. His work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space systems, addressing challenges such as AI-based attacks on smart cities, satellite-to-satellite cyber threats, and the economic impact of extreme cyber risks. Falco also investigates cybersecurity principles for space systems, including lessons learned from real-world incidents like the Viasat cyberattack. His research highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to mitigate cyber risks in space and IoT environments, emphasizing human-centric and integrity-first communication protocols.