# overview
Professional experience spans industry, academia, government, and the non-profit sectors in space research and exploration. Have been a practicing engineer recognized as a "Fellow" by peer groups, elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Royal Aeronautical Society,  and appointed to lead national teams evaluating future space exploration technology development, microgravity science development and human space operations for the National Academy of Engineers and NASA. Was a five time Space Shuttle Astronaut with more than 50 days in space and an integral member of the research and operations development teams for those flights.  Recognized with NASA Spaceflight and Leadership medals, in 2016, was recruited by TAMU/TEES as a Chancellor Research Initiative Professor (CRI). Current research activities include (1) Building a centrifuge building/facility for reduced gravity human testing, the Anthony Wood Artificial Gravity Facility; The short arm centrifuge was originally at the UTMB and gifted to TEES (2) through a NASA NIAC grant have developed an innovative FEA method to design future spacesuits, (3) using CFD have developed a model to predict two phase fluid physics behavior in reduced gravity environments of the Moon and Mars (4) have designed experimental systems for flight on the zero-g parabolic aircraft to validate the CFD models and reduced gravities, and (5) Have established a laboratory, the Aerospace Human Systems Laboratory (AHSL) with instrumentation for 3D scanning of Humans (3dMD and VITUS Systems), FEA software for evaluating performance of EVA suit pressurized soft good performance, and experimental hardware for validation of FEA models.

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3507 Strategy, Management And Organisational Behaviour

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35 Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services

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Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence

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University of Washington - (Seattle, Washington, United States)

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University of Houston - (Houston, Texas, United States)

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University of Washington - (Seattle, Washington, United States)

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NICE: Arthur L Friedberg Ceramic Engineering Tutorial and Lecture

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Norm Augustine Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Communications

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The John P Mcgovern Science and Society Award

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Karl Schwartzwalder-Professional Achievement in Ceramic Engineering (PACE) Award

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Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Pioneer Award

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Virtual Assistant for Anomaly Treatment in Long Duration Exploration Missions

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Kinetics and mechanism(s) of Na transport in single and polycrystalline beta-alumina

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The Undergraduate Student Instrumentation Project: A Foray into Instrument Design, Payload Fabrication, and Project Management

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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The Microgravity Environment of the Space Shuttle Columbia Payload Bay During STS-32

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Bottom to in-plane grating coupler with high coupling efficiency and directionality

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SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

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Effect of Explanations in AI-Assisted Anomaly Treatment for Human Spaceflight Missions

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Comparison of 3D Photogrammetric and Laser Hand Scans to Manual Measurement Methods for EVA Glove Fabrication

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Finite Element Analysis of an Index Finger Flexion in an Extravehicular Activity Glove

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Longitudinal Effects of the Foundation Coalition Curriculum on Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Student Performance

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American Society for Engineering Education

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Determining Spacesuit Reach and Range of Motion (ROM) Using 3D Photogrammetric Motion Capture

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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EMU Elbow Torque Data as Measured by a Robotic Arm (RAESTAC) - an Update

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Measuring Acceleration in a Microgravity Environment

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Fracture Toughness of Cortical Rat Femur Bone

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Review of Human Thermoregulation Models, Validation Methods, and Selected Responses to Gravity Dose Analogs

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Gravitational Dose-Response Curves for Acute Cardiovascular Hemodynamics and Autonomic Responses in a Tilt Paradigm.

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Effect of H2O on Na+ diffusivity in beta alumina

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3D Interactive Model of HERA to support ECLSS anomaly resolution using a Virtual Assistant

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Experimental Design & Pilot Testing for ECLSS Anomaly solution using Daphne-AT Virtual Assistant

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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The Microgravity Environment of the Space Shuttle Columbia Mid-deck During STS-32

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Effects of Antiorthostatic Kinesia on Sprague Dawley Rat Femur Fracture Toughness and Concomitant Alterations in Metabolic Activity

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Virtual Assistant for Spacecraft Anomaly Resolution: Effects on Human Performance Metrics

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Women in space: A review of known physiological adaptations and health perspectives.

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Model of the Apollo A7LB Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Suit Sleeve

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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The JEANNE Habitat Design for a 2033 Crewed Mars Mission

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Astronaut Sally K. Rides legacy  encouraging young women to embrace science and engineering

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Thermal Protection Design Considerations for Human-rated Reusable Space Vehicles

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Developing an international database on long-term health effects of spaceflight

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Integrative cardiovascular dose-response to graded lower body negative pressure

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The Design of a Robotic Arm to Measure Elbow Torque and Contact Pressures in an EVA Suit Arm

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Centrifuge in space fluid flow visualization experiment

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NASA and University of Houstons Approach in Engaging and Developing Undergraduate Students Skills Through Undergraduate Student Instrumentation Project

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Range of Motion (ROM) Analysis for Pressure Garments (EVA and LES) using 3D Photogrammetric Motion Capture

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Enhancing Space Suit Fit and Mobility: An Approach to Evaluating EMU Lower Arm Assembly Sleeve Patterns Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

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Space Shuttle - A new era in transportation

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Development of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Models of the Formation and Buoyancy-Driven Detachment of Bubbles in Variable Gravity Environments

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

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Effect of Microstructure on Na+ ion diffusion in Beta Alumina

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Virtual Assistant for Spacecraft Anomaly Treatment during Long Duration Exploration Missions

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Johnson Space Center - (Houston, Texas, United States)

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Tensegrity Approaches to In-Space Construction of a 1g Growable Habitat

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Retired Astronauts Medical Data Repository (RADAR): a Feasibility Project

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Texas A&M University; Aerospace Engineering; 3141 TAMU

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Former Nasa astronaut Bonnie Dunbar for Glenelg Mars rover party

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Dunbar and students attend International Conference on Environmental Systems

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NASA Selects Futuristic Space Technology Concepts for Early Study

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Down-to-earth message of support for today’s youth Former astronaut Dunbar says kids need inspiration, care to succeed

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Coordinate Metrology Society Welcomes Former Astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar at the 35th CMSC

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Astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar to Keynote at International Space Development Conference

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NASA Announces Recipients of Innovative Advanced Concepts Study Awardees; Pam Melroy Commented

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The Next Generation of Spacesuits Being Designed Digitally

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Research Honor Society Sigma Xi Recognizes 3 Texas A&M Faculty Members

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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary: Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar

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Women Engineers of the 20th century: Meet Bonnie Dunbar

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Dunbar to receive joint award from the American Computer & Robotics Museum

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NASA astronaut Bonnie Dunbar conducts seminars for students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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AIAA Journal Seminar Series Presents Bonnie J. Dunbar – 8/24

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Retired NASA astronaut Dunbar joins Texas A&M Engineering

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Inflatable Venus drone, Mars spacesuits and more: NASA picks far-out tech concepts for future study

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Coté and Dunbar recognized by Scientific Research Honor Society Sigma Xi

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Future astronauts might be able to 3D print their own spacesuits and parts as needed

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Larry Bell and Bonnie Dunbar discuss re-engineering space program in forbes.com column

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Former astronaut challenges perception, portrayal of women in STEM

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NASA Selects Advanced Futuristic Space Technology Concepts for Early Study

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2013 U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

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The Association of Space Explorers’ 32nd Planetary Congress set for launch in Houston

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Retired NASA Astronaut and UH Engineering Alumna Bonnie Dunbar Interviewed for Global Podcast Series

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Announcing Astronauts Bonnie Dunbar, Kathryn “Kay” Hire, and Nancy Currie-Gregg in Conversation with Andrew Aldrin, Mentors, and Sessions

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College Welcomes Bonnie Dunbar, Retired Astronaut & NAE Member

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Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar Inducted into NAE

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Former Astronaut Aims To Inspire Next Generation Of Scientists And Engineers

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Legacy Project to honor Bonnie Dunbar, state’s first female astronaut

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Bauer Business Focus: Bonnie Dunbar On Spaceflight And STEM Education

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EDUCATOR AND RETIRED ASTRONAUT DR. BONNIE DUNBAR TO KEYNOTE AT INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

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Kaercher, Jadon (2023-05). The Design of an Experimental Parabolic Flight Apparatus to Measure the Volume of Gas Bubbles as They Detach from a Solid Substrate Submerged in a Liquid in Partial Gravity Environments. Master's Thesis.

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Burke, Paul Andrew (2021-05). Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Modeling and Experimental Study of the Formation and Buoyancy-Driven Detachment of Bubbles in Variable Gravity Environments. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Heinimann, Alexandra (2020-05). The Design of Instrumentation and Analytical Software to Characterize Lower Leg Temperature as a Function of Simulated Partial Gravity in Order to Optimize Future Spacesuit Design. Master's Thesis.

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Simms, Lewis Jedidiah (2023-08). Design of a Robotic Arm for Validating an FEA Model of Expected Elbow Torque in an Extravehicular Activity Suit Sleeve. Master's Thesis.

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Hall, Dillon Colt (2022-12). Development of a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Framework for Predicting Performance of an EVA Space Suit Lower Arm Assembly. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Gudall, Casey Logan (2024-05). Development of a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Model for Predicting Elbow Torque of the Apollo A7LB Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit Pressurized Sleeve.

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Chapates, Patrick John (2019-05). Investigation of the Interaction Between a Human Index Finger and Spacesuit Glove. Master's Thesis.

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Varnum-Lowry, Daniel (2020-05). Designing and Testing an Experimental Platform in Support of Partial Gravity Two-Phase Fluid Physics Modeling. Master's Thesis.

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Aerospace Human Systems Laboratory (AHSL)