Research Notes & Publications
Selected publications, technical articles, and research notes reflecting
ongoing work and areas of interest.
Peer-Reviewed & Preprint Research
1. Koumbis, G. and Harkiolakis, N. (2026). Machine and Deep Learning Strategies for the Classification of Potentially Habitable Exoplanets (2026). Elsevier (SSRN). http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6065947
2. Examining Deep Learning Artificial Neural Networks with Hyperparameter Optimization and Ensemble Learning in the Search for Habitable Exoplanets: An Experimental Study. Dissertation, ProQuest.
3. Koumbis, G. (2026). A Machine Learning Framework for Identifying and Detecting Potentially Habitable Exomoons Around Sub-Neptunian Planets. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21844433
4. "Koumbis, G. A. (2026). Electromagnetic Rail Lunar Launch System (EMRLLS): Architecture and Performance Trade Space for Lunar-Surface-to-Orbit Logistics. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19153491
5. Koumbis, G. (2026). Electromagnetic Rail Lunar Launch System (EMRLLS), Part II: Physical Architecture, Concept of Operations, and Systems Engineering Assessment for Sustained Lunar Logistics." Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21263892
Technical Notes, White Papers, and Presentations
1. Koumbis, G. (2026, July 1). Technical Note: Infrastructure-Scale Considerations for Electromagnetic Surface Launch in Lunar Export Archotectures. Prepared for: European Space Agency (ESA) Space for Inspiration 2026; Lunar Space Resources, Construction & Export Integration.
2. Koumbis, G. (2026, June 15). EMRLLS: Electromagnetic Surface Launch and Lunar Export Integration. Infrastructure-Scale Throughput, Power, and Interface Considerations. Prepared for: European Space Agency (ESA) Space for Inspiration 2026; Lunar Space Resources, Construction & Export Integration Panel.
3. Koumbis, G. (2026, August 20). Electromagnetic Rail Lunar Launch System (EMRLLS): Integrated Lunar Surface-to-Orbit Logistcis Architecture [PowerPoint slides]. Prepared for: European Space Agency (ESA), Space for Inspiration 2026; Lunar Space Resources Panel - Construction & Export Integration.
4. Koumbis, G. (2026). DRAFT. "White Paper: AI-Assisted Engineering Workflows for Prototype Design."
Professional Articles, Posts & Commentary
1. Beyond Gas Giants: Sub-Neptunian Planets as Prime Hosts for Habitable Exomoons. Challenges and Opportunities for Machine and Deep Learning-Driven Detection. LinkedIn article, February 2026.
2. Bridging Astronomy and Artificial Intelligence in the Search for Habitable Worlds. LinkedIn article, February 2026.
3. Electrically Powered Lunar Surface-to-Orbit Logistics: Power, Cadence, and Site Selection. LinkedIn article, January 2026.
4. Not Every Human-AI Collaboration Starts in a Lab. LinkedIn article, January 2026.
5. Status of JEPA-World Model Research and Implementations: Why JEPA World Models Could Redefine Autonomy. LinkedIn article, January 2026.
6. Exploring the Creative Potential of AI: ”The Quiet Colony" - A SciFi Short Story Co-Developed with ChatGPT. LinkedIn article, December 2025.
7. A Technical Roadmap to Predictive Autonomy: World Models May Decide Who Owns the Future of Autonomy. LinkedIn article, December 2025.
8. The Coming Shift in Autonomy: JEPA and the Power of World Model. LinkedIn article, December 2025.
9. Are We Building the Wrong AI Infrastructure? The Coming Shift Beyond LLMs. LinkedIn article, November 2025.
10. Current Research: Habitable Exoplanet Classification Using Deep Learning Neural Networks. LinkedIn post, July 2025.
Contact: Gregory Koumbis, PhD
