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Csaba Antal Dénes

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Introduction

Csaba Antal Dénes is a research associate at the Systems and Control Laboratory, working in a development position. His research focuses on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and satellite-based quantum communication systems, with a central emphasis on the development of a high-fidelity quantum communication satellite simulation framework in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape environments.

He is a Space Engineer, among the first cohorts of graduates of the Hungarian space engineering program, having received his diploma with honors in January 2025 from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), MSc in Space Engineering.

His undergraduate degree (BSc) is in Electrical Engineering, obtained in 2022 at Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, specialization in Automation and Applied Informatics. At the same institution, he also obtained a teaching qualification by completing the university’s Level I Teacher Training (Pedagogical) Module.

He has been a research associate at the HUN-REN Institute for Computer Science and Control since 2024. Alongside his professional work and university studies, he consistently seeks opportunities for continuous development, the promotion of research activities, and the practical application of his work.

In 2025, he participated in the European Space Agency and ESA Academy Satellite Communication Systems Training Course in Belgium. In the same year, together with his current and former colleagues (Dániel Balogh and János Bezsilla), he won the Hungarian national round of the NASA Space Apps Challenge with his current research topic, and the project advanced to the international round.

In addition to his daily professional activities and continuous knowledge development, he considers knowledge transfer, mentoring, and the encouragement of younger generations to be essential. In October 2024, he participated as a mentor in the IBM and Budapest University of Technology and Economics “Qiskit Fall Fest 2025” quantum communication competition. Beyond mentoring the teams, he was also involved in the organization of the event, participated as an invited guest in the opening roundtable discussion, and contributed to the jury’s decision-making process.

Education

  • MSc in Space Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, January 2025
  • BSc in Automation and Applied Informatics, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, 2022

Additional Courses and Certifications

  • Satellite Communication Systems Training Course – European Space Agency
  • Postgraduate Teacher Training (Pedagogical Module Level I), Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, 2022
  • European Union Entrepreneurship Training

Publications (Participation in Student Scientific Conferences)

  • National Innovation Student Scientific Conference (InnOtdk) – 2025
    • Title of the paper: Simulation Library for the Design and Control of Quantum Satellite Systems
    • Result: Placed on the waiting list (participants who did not advance directly to the final round but remained eligible to advance in case of withdrawals or eliminations)
  • National Scientific Student Conference (OTDK) – 2025
    • Engineering Section
    • Title of the paper: Simulation Library for the Design and Control of Quantum Satellite Systems
    • Result: Special Prize
  • Faculty Scientific Student Conference – Budapest University of Technology and Economics – 2024
    • Quantum and Security Section
    • Title of the paper: Simulation Library for the Design and Control of Quantum Satellite Systems
    • Result: 1st Place + Gaál József Award
  • 23rd Technical Scientific Student Conference, Timișoara – 2022
    • Applied Informatics Division
    • Title of the paper: Evaluation of Electrocardiographic Signals Using Deep Learning Neural Networks
  • Faculty Scientific Student Conference – Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania – 2022
    • Informatics and Software Development Section
    • Title of the paper: Evaluation of Electrocardiographic Signals Using Artificial Intelligence
    • Result: Endava Company Special Prize
  • National Scientific Student Conference (OTDK) – 2021
    • Learning and Teaching Methodology – Knowledge Technology Section
    • Title of the paper: A Fantasy-Oriented Approach to Algorithms
  • Faculty Scientific Student Conference – Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania – 2020
    • Educational Sciences Section
    • Title of the paper: A Fantasy-Oriented Approach to Algorithms
    • Result: 3rd Place + Nomination to the National Student Scientific Conference
  • Faculty Scientific Student Conference – Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania – 2019
    • Educational Sciences Division
    • Title of the paper: Context-Dependent Algorithm Visualization
    • Result: 3rd Place

Professional Competitions and Challenges

  • NASA Space Apps Challenge, Budapest – 2025
    • Team name: Pinpoint Space
    • Result: 1st Place + Advancement to the International Round
  • 5th Cassini Hackathon, Budapest – 2025
  • Innovative Engineering Competition Budapest (INEC) – 2024
    • Team name: NixiNec
    • Result: 2nd Place
  • European BEST Engineering Competition, Budapest – 2023
    • Team name: Houston, we solved the problem
    • Category: Case Study
    • Result: 1st Place + Advancement to the International Round (Milan, Italy)
  • European BEST Engineering Competition, Milan – 2023
    • Team name: Houston, we solved the problem
    • Category: Case Study
    • Result: 2nd Place
  • 4th Innover Innovation Team Competition – 2022
    • Result: 2nd Place
    • Project: Meditation-Level-Controlled Bionic Robotic Arm
  • Ericsson Programming Competition – 2021
    • Result: Finalist, 8th Place
  • NASA International Space Apps Challenge (Romania) – 2021
    • Result: 7th Place
  • Ericsson Programming Competition – 2019
    • Result: Finalist, 12th Place

University Awards

  • Gaál József Award (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) – 2024
    • Awarded in addition to achieving 1st place at the Faculty Student Scientific Conference (as detailed above)
    • The Gaál József Award is an honor established by the Department of Networked Systems and Services (BME-HIT) at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. It is awarded to students demonstrating outstanding performance, in commemoration of the former adjunct professor after whom the award is named. The award is presented within the framework of the Student Scientific Conference (TDK), recognizing the research achievements of young scholars.
  • Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania – Maximus Award – 2022
    • The Sapientia Maximus Student Award is an annual distinction granted by Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania (EMTE) to recognize the most outstanding students. It is awarded by the Council for Talent Development and Student Scientific Activities.
    • Each year, one undergraduate and one master’s student are selected from the graduating cohort based on their academic, scientific, and professional activities over the entire duration of their studies (four or two years). The decision takes into account scientific work, competitions, student scientific conferences, publications, and other evaluations, ensuring that the most deserving graduate receives the recognition.

Leisure and Personal Interests

  • Writing, poetry, and creative work
    • Independently published poetry volume titled “Álomjárók (Dreamwalkers)” in 2018
    • Published short stories, fairy tales, and fantasy literature
  • Exploration of space-related topics
  • Former competitive chess player; currently plays chess recreationally