Humna Khan
Founder & CEO of ASTRO | Chief Innovation Officer at THMG
Strategic leader and engineer shaping the frontier of advanced manufacturing and applied innovation
Overview
Humna Khan is a strategic leader and engineer shaping the frontier of advanced manufacturing and applied innovation. She has spent more than two decades transforming complex technical challenges into intelligent, scalable systems - redefining how humanity designs, builds, and sustains progress. As Founder and CEO of ASTRO (Los Angeles), Humna built the world's first independent qualification platform for aerospace and frontier technologies that are additively manufactured. She also serves as Chief Innovation Officer and Partner at The Honourable Merchants Group (THMG) in Switzerland, and Technical Advisor to the Dubai Future Foundation.
Current Roles
Leading innovation in aerospace additive manufacturing
- Founder & CEO at ASTRO
- Chief Innovation Officer & Partner at The Honourable Merchants Group (THMG)
- Technical Advisor at Dubai Future Foundation
- Leader, VIIALA Initiative at The Honourable Merchants Group
Experience
20+ years in aerospace and defense
Worked at NASA, SpaceX, U.S. Space Force, and leading aerospace companies, building expertise in quality systems, mission assurance, and additive manufacturing.
Impact
Revolutionizing aerospace materials qualification
- 90+ space companies served
- Every major aerospace prime
- 3-month qualification cycles
Recent Highlights
ASTRO Qualification Platform Impact
Revolutionized aerospace materials qualification with world's first independent platform
- Companies: 90+ space companies
- Clients: Every major aerospace prime and multiple government agencies
- Efficiency: Reduced qualification cycles from 2 years to 3 months
- Scope: Pioneering qualification frameworks across space systems, nuclear technologies, robotics, and sustainable propulsion
Speaking Engagements
Sharing insights on aerospace innovation
- TEDx Talk: Rocket Failure
- TCT Podcast Interview
- Muslimi THRIVE Event