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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
DESIGN ENGINEERING TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

MEMBERS - February, 2008

(A) Academia (G) Government (I) Industry

 

 

Constance M. Adams
Synthesis International

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ca@spacearchitect.org

Aerospace Architecture
Member
Education:  M. Arch Yale School of Architecture 1990, AB cum laude Harvard / Radcliffe College (sociology and political economy, landscape) 1987.
Background: Cesar Pelli and Associates 1988-1989, Kenzo Tange Associates, Tokyo Japan 1990-1992, Suter + Suter GmbH, Berlin, Germany 1992-1994, synthesis Int’l 1994-1997, Lockheed Martin at NASA Johnson Space Center 1997- present. Adjunct professor and various invited lectures 1997-present. Work includes ISS Crew Systems configuration, BIO-Plex Hab Element design, ISS TransHab design, Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV), Second-Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (2GRLV), and other aerospace / architecture related projects

E. Russ Althof (I)
Engineering Fellow
Raytheon Missile Systems
P. O. Box 11337
Bldg M09, MS 5
Tucson, AZ 85734

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520-545-9550
520-545-9675
eralthof@raytheon.com
2004
Design Guide
Senior Member
Education:  MSME, National Technological University, 2000; BSAME, Texas A&M University, 1983
Background: Weapon system design, integration and test with significant experience in airframe structural design and qualification.

A. Serkan Anilir
sa@spacearchitect.org
Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Institute of Space Sciences and Astronautics, Sagamihara Field Center Turkish representative in the astronaut training program

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Education:  Bachelor Degree in Architecture (1996), Technical University Istanbul (Turkey) and IIT Chicago (US); Master Degree in High-Tech Architectural Engineering Design (1999), Bauhaus University (Germany); Doctoral Degree in Architectural Engineering (2003), University of Tokyo (Japan).
Background: 1997 Intern at European Space Agency, 1999 Associative Architect at Kajima Corporation, 2000 Research Associate at Shimizu Corporation, 2001-2003 Muses-C Mission Design Group Member, 12 international awards in international competitions including Mediapark Cologne and Auerbach Airport Design in Germany. Research Interest in High-tech architecture, technology transfer between terrestrial and space architecture, hyperspace.

Oscar Arenales-Verga
Department of Architecture
University of Tokyo
Etchujima 1-3-16-813, Koto Ku
Tokyo, Japan 135-0044

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aarver@buildcon.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp, arenales_s@ybb.ne.jp
 
Education:  Diploma of Architect DPLG, Ecole d'Architecture Paris Villemin EAPV, 1988; Master of Space Architecture, University of Houston, 1990
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Vladimir Balabanov (I)
Sr. Research & Development Engineer
Vanderplaats Research & Development
1767 South 8th Street, Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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719-473-4611 ext 101
719-473-4638
vladimir@vrand.com
1999
Design Process
Member
Education:  MS, Aerospace Engineering, Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology, 1989. MS, Aerospace 1995 & Ph.D, Aerospace 1997, both from Virginia Tech.
Background: 4 years as Research Engineer at the Central Aerohydrodynamic Research Institute (TSAGI) (Moscow, Russia) - Static Aeroelasticity (1989-1993). Currently developing general purpose optimization software at Vanderplaats Research and Development, Inc. (since 1997)

 

Olga Bannova
University of Houston, SICSA
122 College of Architecture Bldg.
Houston, TX 777204-4000

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713-743-2352
713-743-2356
Obannova@uh.edu

 
Education:  Architect, Moscow Architectural Institute, 1993; MofArch, MSof Space Arch, 2001, 2005
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Annette Barnes

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ab@spacearchitect.org
 
Education: M.Arch. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2003. Thesis: Design Responses to the Physiological Adaptations of Humans Studied in a Lunar Laboratory. BS, Architectural Engineering, Tennessee State University, summa cum laude, 2000.
Background: Intern Architect, Envision Architects, Albany, NY. 2003-Present. Student Intern, Envision Architects, 2001-2003. Currently enrolled in Intern Development Program and working towards architectural licensure.

Steven W. Bauman (G)
Research Engineer
NASA Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Rd, MS 86-10
Cleveland, OH 44135

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216-433-3826
216-433-5170
steven.w.bauman@lerc.nasa.gov
1997
Design Process
Member
Education: BS, Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 1979. MBA, Business/Marketing, Cleveland State University, 1982.
Background: White Motors, Little Tykes Toy Co., Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Co., NASA Glenn Research Center since 1987. On project teams of 1x1 supersonic wind tunnel upgrade and new test section, solar space simulator design, shuttle DCE microgravity chamber design, assorted wind tunnel projects, and jet test rig dome microphone track system design. Now on the Oil-free Turbo-machinery Project, researching air/foil bearing for turbine engines. A team member on the FIRST high school robotics competition, and a speaker's bureau member.
Clark Briggs (G)
Senior  Engineer
Jet Propulsion Labratory, M/S 158-224
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasedena, CA 91109

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818-354-0734
818-393-4860
clark.briggs@jpl.nasa.gov

2002

Design Process
Associate Fellow
Education: USAFA 72 Engineering Mechanics and Aeronautical Engineering; MS, Columbia University 73 Engineering Mechanics; MBA, University of Utah 75; D.E.S.C. Columbia University 78 Engineering Mechanics.
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72-86 USAF, C-5 Structural Engineer, T-38 Aerodynamicist, Faculty, Aerospace Engineering Department, Air Force Institute of Technology Dynamics Test Engineering, Manager Space Power Technology Branch. 86-Present NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Control of Space Structures, Process Engineering, Mechanical Design Process Owner.

Gerald Brown (I)
Project Manager
Boeing
5301 Bolsa Avenue
 MC H013-C321MC H013-C321
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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714-896-1379
714-896-1500
gerald.a.brown@boeing.com
2002
Design Process Chair

Senior Member
Education: BS Eng. Design, University of Colorado 1974;  MS. Aero. Eng USC 1982;  EAE, USC 1987
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Maijinn Chen
Bigelow Aerospace
4640 S. Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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702-456-1606
702-456-9404
mchen@bigelowaerospace.com


 
Education:  Master in Space Architecture, SICSA - University of Houston, USA, Dec 2003. Bachelor in Architecture, McGill University, Canada, 1995.
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Registered Architect, May 2001, State of New York. 2005-Present, Aerospace Architect, Bigelow Aerospace Inc. 2004-2005, Faculty Associate, Arizona State University, College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Six years of architectural practice in New York, N.Y. Conducted funded travel research in North and South America, Europe, Russia, and Asia. Projects include space vehicle layout, flight crew system development, subsystem definition, payload integration, rotationally induced gravity vehicle design, and observational module design. Interests include Augmented Reality technologies, technology applications for developing countries, and urban planning.

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Marc Cohen (G)
Architect
922 E. Imperial Ave, Apt. 1
El Segundo, CA 90245

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415-604-0068
415-604-0673
marc.cohen@ngc.com
marc74@alumni.princeton.edu

1993

DETC Vice Chairman
Associate Fellow
Education: AB, Architecture & Urban Planning, Princeton U., 1974. M. Arch, Architecture, Columbia University, 1977. Arch. D., Univ. of Michigan, 1995.
Background: Licensed Architect. NASA Ames Facilities Engineering 1979-1983. NASA-Ames Space Human Factors Office/Space Station Program, 1983-1990, Adv. Technology Office 1991-1994, Advanced Space Projects Branch 1994-present, Mars Exploration Programs 1991-present, SOFIA Project 1994-1998, Mars Returned Sample Handling, 2001, Mobile Lunar Base, 2003.

Silvano Colombano (G)
Computer Scientist
NASA-Ames Research Center
MS 269-2
Moffett Field, CA 94035

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650-604-4380
650-604-3594
Wilvano.P.Colombano@NASA.gov
2003
Aerospace Architecture
Member
Education: B.S, MA in Physics - PhD in Biophysics (SUNY Buffalo)
Background: He has spent most of his working career at NASA-Ames Research Center first as a researcher in Closed Ecological Life Support Systems (CELSS) and later in Artificial Intelligence. He began the development work on the Astronaut Science Advisor (a.k.a. PI-in-a-box) and managed the project until its deployment on SLS-2 (Space Shuttle STS -58) in 1993. Recently he lead a group in "Evolutionary Biotronics", comprising projects in Evolutionary Hardware, Modular Cooperative Robotics and Artificial Life, and organized a workshop on Self-Sustaining Robotic Ecologies called "Robosphere 2002". He is presently collaborating with a German team on an eight-legged "scorpion" robot as a potential adjunct to a rover for planetary exploration. He is planning to collaborate with Space Architects in the area of self-deploying robotic structures.

Garfield A. Creary (G)
Aerospace Engineer
SED-Mechanical Systems Branch
NASA Langley Research Center
Mail Stop 432
Hampton, VA 23681-2199

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757-864-8375
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garfield.a.creary@nasa.gov
2007
Design Guide
Member
Education: MS, Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Old Dominion University, 2001; BS, Mechanical Engineering Design, Old Dominion University, 2000.
Background: Aerospace Engineer, NASA LaRC, 02-present; Gas Turbine Systems Technician, United States Navy, 92-98; Mechanical Design Engineer, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, 00-02; Pressure Systems Engineer, Hernandez Engineering Inc, 02-02.

Charles R. Dauwalter (I)
Consultant/Retired
186 Woodward Street
Newton Highlands, MA 02161-1341

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617-527-5526
617-965-4872 or 617-258-1131
dauwalter@alum.mit.edu
1990
Design Guide, Chair & 
DETC Treasurer

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Education: BS, Mechanical Eng., MIT, 1955; MS, Aeronautics & Astronautics, MIT, 1971.
Background: Thirty-seven years experience at the Charles Stark Draper Lab in the design and development of electromagnetic components for state of the art gyros and accelerometers and advanced test equipment for those components. Currently a consultant at Draper Lab and at Milli Sensor Systems and Actuators, Inc. where he has been P.I. for several SBIR contracts to develop a magnetically suspended gyro wheel concept and designs MEMs gyros and accelerometers.

Annalisa Dominoni(I)
Politecnico of Milan

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ad@spacearchitect.org
 
Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Design at the Polytechnic of Milan, 2001. Master Degree cum laude in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan, 1991. Les Ateliers, ENSCI, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Crèation Industrielle, Paris, 1990.
Background: Licenced Architect and Industrial Designer, 1991. Professor and researcher at the III Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Politecnico of Milan, 2001- present. Head of Research Programs of SpaceLab, the space research laboratory of industrial design at the Politecnico of Milan, 1998 – present. ASI, Italian Space Agency, VEST Feasibility Study and Orbit Experiment, AGILE Feasibility Study, Abitabilità ISS Program, 2000 – present, ESA, European Space Agency, MEEMM Design Study, 2001-present.

Donna Duerk
California Polytechnic State University, Department of Architecture

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dd@spacearchitect.org
 
Education: MArchAS, MIT,1980; BA Psychology, NCSU, 1971; BArch, NCSU, 1970
Background: Registered architect in Texas, 1973. Architectural Programmer for Caudill Rowlett Scott (1972 - 1974). Architectural Programmer for University of Houston (1975 - 1977). Author: Architectural Programming, Information Management for Design, Wiley, 1993. Author: Aerospace Architecture Curriculum, NASA contractor report, 2004. Current Professor, California Polytechnic State University, Department of Architecture, from 1981.

Maria Joao Durao
Lisbon Technical University Faculty of Architecture

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Education: Ph.D (2000), The University of Salford, Manchester, England. Diploma in Fine Arts-Painting (1991) and BA Fine Arts (1988) Faculty of Fine Arts of Lisbon.
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Professor of the Dep. Architecture ( 2001-p.), Head and prof. of the Master Course in Colour in Architecture (2002-p.) of the Faculty of Architecture, Lisbon Technical University. Academic activities include post-graduate supervision and professorship in Master Degree in Museology, Lusofona University (2000); MSc in Built Environment Evaluation for Sustainability, University of Salford (2001); MA in Design, FA-LTU (2002-p). Assistant prof., vice director of Diploma (5yrs) in Product and Space Design, Communication Design (Lusofona University, Lisbon, 1998-2000); vice-director of BA(3yrs) in Graphic, Product and Interior Design (Superior Institute of Humanities and Technologies, Lisbon, 1994-1998). Research: coordinator of the projects developed within the ColourLab of the Faculty of Architecture. Vice-President for Portugal of the International Association of Colour Consultants/Designers (2003). President of The Portuguese Colour Association (2005).

James E. Faoro (I)
Staff Engineer
Space Systems Dept
Raytheon Missile Systems
PO Box 11337
Bldg 805/C4
Tucson, AZ. 85734-1337

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 jefaoro@raytheon.com
 
Education: Purdue University BSME, 1988. University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, MSME, 1990, Master Thesis, "Biaxial Compression testing of Carbon-Epoxy Composites"
Background: Solid Rocket motor propulsion and divert and control liquid and solid motor development, 10 years experience Raytheon/Hughes Missile systems group, mechanical-electronics packaging design engineer of sensor avionics, power avionics, guidance computer and harnessing for EKV missile defense interceptor, 5 years at Delco Electronics GMH, designing international and domestic automotive powertrain control modules, 5 years experience at Hughes Electro-optical division designing helicopter night vision systems (HNVS/V-22/AESOP), thermal control unit (F-18TINS), directed energy pointing tracking gimbal devices.

Paola Favatá (I)

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Education: M Arch University of Florence, Italy, Technological Department, summa cum laude and Publication Honors. Master in Space Studies MSS, International Space University in Strasbourg, France.
Background: Licensed Architect. Collaboration with IACSA (International Advanced Center for Space Applications), Florence, Italy, in research projects commissioned by ASI (Italian Space Agency), 2001.Internship, NASA- Ames Research Center, Advanced Projects Branch, Space Projects Division, Moffett Field, California, USA, 2002 and collaboration with Center for Mars Exploration, NASA- Ames Research Center.

Dorothea C. Fitzsimmons (I)
737/757 Structures Manager
System & Payloads Stress
MS 70-43
Boeing Commercial Aircraft
P.O. Box 3707
Seattle, WA, 98124-2207

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425-234-4269
425-234-5238
dorothea.c.fitzsimmons@boeing.com

1998
Design Guide, Vice Chair
Senior Member
Education: BSME, University of Washington, 1984, MS Aero/Astro, Stanford, 1994
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Manager responsible for structural design and analysis for 737 and 757 commercial airplanes. Eleven years experience as a Stress Analyst, with experience in 3 different organizations - 737/757 Wing Trailing Edge Structures, Composite Research and Propulsion System Division Internal Loads / Finite Element Modeling.

Bruce Fong (I)
Aerojet
P.O. Box 13222
Dept. 5272 Bldg. 2019
Sacramento, CA 95813-6000

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Carlton Foster (G)
Design Engineer - Team Leader
Mechanisms Team
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
EV32 Structural and Mechanical Design Branch
MSFC, AL 35812

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256 544-7167
256 544-3024
Carlton.L.Foster@nasa.gov
2003
Design Guide
Senior Member
Education: BAE, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1973
Background: NASA-MSFC Mechanisms Design, 1980-present. Design and development of mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems for launch vehicles, payloads, experiments, and spacecraft.

Theodore W. Hall (I)
 

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Education: Arch.D., University of Michigan, 1994. M.Arch., University of Michigan, 1981. B.S. Architecture, 1979, University of Michigan.
Background: 2005-2006, assistant professor (part time), Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong. 1994-2004, research officer, Department of Architecture, Chinese University of Hong Kong. 1980-1994, systems research programmer, Architecture and Planning Research Laboratory, University of Michigan. 1978-1979, architectural apprentice, Artur I. Losse, Architect, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Research includes: software development for computer-aided architectural design, scientific visualization, and virtual reality; and the architecture of
artificial-gravity environments for long-duration space habitation.

 

Cecilia Hertz (I)
Umbilical design, Stockholm, Sweden

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ch@spacearchitect.org
 
Education: Master of Industrial design, Lund Institute of Technology, Lund University, 2000. Technical College Engineer, Major field: House building, 1991.
Background: 2001 – present, Founder and Managing Director umbilical design AB. Currently working with space technology transfer projects and interior design for a Parabolic Flight plane for tourists. Cooperation with NASA, JSC/Lund University/ESA, 1999 – present. The most extensive project has been, Master Thesis: Crew Return Vehicle Interior Layout – a proposal for space vehicle interior design and layout. Various exhibitions, nominations and invited lectures in Europe and the US.

 

Donald Herring
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc
P.O. Box 655907
Dallas, TX 75265-5907
   
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A. Scott Howe (A/I)
Architect, Assistant Professor
Hong Kong University

3762 W. 11th Ave. #239
Eugene, OR 97402-3010

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503 213-6780 (voice mail)
503 213-6780

ash
@plugin-creations.com
www.plugin-creations.com/us/ash

2001
Aerospace Architecture, Chair
Member
Education: Ph. D. Architecture, University of Michigan, 1998. MS Architecture, University of Michigan, 1997. Master of Architecture, University of Utah, 1989. Bachelor University Studies, University of Utah, 1987.
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Five years WLC Architects in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Ten year practice with Kajima Corporation in Tokyo Japan. Three years at University of Oregon (current) and "Plug-In Creations" (current). Research includes Human Factors Topics and Design for Autonomous Construction, Robotic Construction Systems, Design Grammars, Deployable Structures, Kit-of-Parts, etc.

Barbara Imhof, (I)
Liquifer Architectural & Design
GroBe Mohrengasse 38/1
Vienna 1020, Austria

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Education: 1987-93 University of Technology Vienna, 1993 University College London, Bartlett School of Architecture, 1994 Academy of Applied Arts, Vienna, 1995 Southern Californian Institute for Architecture, Los Angeles, USA, Master Degree in Architecture (1996), Academy of Applied Arts, Vienna, studio Wolf Prix (Coop Himmelblau); Master Degree in Space studies from Internation Space University 1997.
Background: Licensed architect. 1997 internship as architect for BIOPLEX project, NASA, Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1997 - 2003 ESCAPE*spHERE (Barbara Imhof, Sandrine von Klot, Birgit Trenkwalder) Co-Founder, architectural firm, Vienna, Austria, www.escapesphere.at, since 1998 assistant to Architect, Prof. Helmut Richter, University of Technology, Vienna, Institute for Design and Building Construction (HB 2). Founder and principal of LIQUIFER 2003.
  William James(I)
Director of Engineering
Airbus North America Engineering, Inc.
213 N. Mead
Wichita, KS 67202

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Education: BSc, Aircraft Engineering, ERAU, 1989; MBA, (Operations Management), Wichita State University, 2001
Background: Chief engineer for the T-6A texan II, Raytheon Aircraft and was responsible for international variants. Conducted all engineering activities to develop peculiar airframe and systems modifications required for international customers. Director of engineering for wing development at Airbus.

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Michael E. Johnson (I)
Mechanical Engineer
Coleman Aerospace Company
7675 Municipal Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

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407-354-0047  X-2042
407-354-1113

michael_johnson@mail.crc.com
1997
Design Process
Senior Member
Education: MS, Engineering Management, University of Central Florida; BS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida.
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Sonar Technician, US Navy, Structural Design Engineer, Martin Marietta, and Mechanical Engineer, Coleman Aerospace Company. Current assignment TMD targets. Past Chair of AIAA Central FL Section. Annual Volunteer for the Space Settlement Design Competition. Deputy Director for Career Enhancement for Region II

 

Jesper Jorgensen (I)
Halgreensgade 4
Copenhagen DK-2300, Denmark

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Mark Kerr (A)

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Education: Master of Architecture, University of New Mexico, 2004. Bachelor of Science, History with minor in International Studies, Iowa State University, 1993.
Background: Currently an Intern Architect with SMPC Architects, Albuquerque, New Mexico and a Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the Naval Reserve. Mark has worked as Research Technician in Pulmonary Physiology (Swenson/Deem Pulmonary Lab) at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1997-2001 and as Hyperbaric Technician at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA 1997-2001. He has spent two summers at the South Pole Station in Antarctica,1994-96 and eight summers working in outdoor education for Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico.

 

Shahzad Khaligh (I)
MC H013-B319
5301 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach

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Joseph C Kulesa
Principal Engineer
GE Aircraft Engines
1 Newmann Way
Cincinnati Oh, 45215

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joe.kulesa@ae.ge.com
2003
Design Process
Senior Member
Education: BS, Mechanical Eng., Purdue University, 1975: MS Mechanical Eng., University of Cincinnati, 1980.
Background: 2 years as a Design Engineer for General Dynamics working on the support equipment for the F16 aircraft. 30 years with GE Aircraft Engines, designing various engine components for military and commercial engines. Have experience with static structural design and turbine airfoil design with most of my experience in turbine rotor design.

Harold Kwon (A)

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Education: M.Arch., University of Pennsylvania, 2007 (expected). M.S. Astrophysics, Rutgers University, 2004. B.S. Astronomy and Space Science, Kyung Hee University (Korea), 2000.
Background: Research Assistant, KHAO (Kyung Hee Astronomy Observatory in Korea), 1997-1999, performed data reduction and image processing. Instructor in Physics, Rutgers University, 2001-2003, taught the Experimental Physics Courses. 2004, Summer Intern, Eisenman Architects, NY. involved in international competitions. Master thesis in astrophysics: 'The Systemic Velocity and Line-of-Sight Velocity Dispersion of M56 (globular star culster)'. Currently attending Master of Architecture program at University of Pennsylvania.
Kent Longenecker (I)
Design Engineering Manager
Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion
P.O. Box 109600, M/S 704-36
West Palm Beach, FL 33410-9600

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longene@pwfl.com
2001
DETC Chair
Member
Education:  BS, Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1977. Certificate in Program Management - Florida Institute of Technology.
Background:  26 years of aerospace propulsion experience at Pratt & Whitney. 1977-1988, Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) turbopump design, TF30, F100 & T800 Military Turbine design. 1998- 1993, SSME/AT hardware & manufacturing process development. 1993 - 1999, SSME/AT Production and Flight Support Program Manager. 1999 - Present, Mechanical Design and Drafting Manager, Space Propulsion: RL10 and Upper Stage Engines, SSME/AT and Thaad and Booster Separation Motors.

Susmita Mohanty (I)
MoonFront (USA), LIQUIFER (Austria)

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sm@spacearchitect.org
 
Education: MSS, International Space University, France, 1997. MDes, Industrial Design, National Institute of Design, India, 1996. BE, Electrical Engineering, Gujarat University, India, 1993.
Background: Space entrepreneur 2000-present: co-Founded San Francisco based aerospace consultancy - MoonFront LLC (www.moonfront.com) in 2001, and Vienna based aerospace architecture and design firm - LIQUIFER (www.liquifer.at) in 2003. Consult to a diverse portfolio of projects in USA, Europe, and India involving NASA, ESA, ASA, ISRO and others. Previously worked at: The Boeing Company 1998-2000, NASA Johnson Space Center 1996-1997.

Ted Nathanson

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Education: Harvard Graduate School of Design, Master in Architecture, 1954; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, 1944.
Background: 1992-2006, Consultant, Aerospace Vehicle Configuration and Structural Analysis; 1994, Universal House concept Citation, Boston Society of Architects; 1988-1992, Structural Analyst, Rockwell Int., Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Pk. CA; 1986-1987, Systems Analyst, Cupola design Performance award, Space Station Systems Div., Downey CA; 1979-1986, Structural Analyst, "outstanding employee" award, Rockwell Int., Space Transportation Systems Div., Downey CA; 1967-1968, Lecturer in Architecture, McGill Univ., Montreal, Que; 1965, Universal House scale model exhibit, New York World's Fair; 1961-1963, Universal House scale model, traveling exhibit., Society of Plastics Engineers; lectures at Harvard Business Sch., M. I. T., Tufts Univ., Smith Coll. Sch. of Art; 1950 summer, R. Buckminster Fuller, Designer, Forest Hills NY; 1949 summer, L. Mies van der Rohe, Architect, Chicago IL; Registered Architect (Que.), Registered Engineer (Que.).

David A. Nixon (I)
Founder & CEO
Astrocourier (Ireland) Ltd.
Unit 7 Ballymaley Ennis
County Clare, Ireland

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1999
Aerospace Architecture
Senior Member
Education:  Diploma in Architecture, Polytechnic of Central London, England. 1965-1972 Chartered architect in Britain; registered architect in California.
Background:  Working in the aerospace field since 1985. Projects have included: design research and development work on crew quarters for the International Space Station for NASA; prototype crew equipment development for NASA and Spacehab; external tank salvage refitting studies for Global Outpost; commercial hardware applications studies for British Aerospace and Alenia Spazio; spaceport and flight test facility planning for Kistler Aerospace Corp.; master plan for 10-year expansion of the Deep Space Network for JPL; X-33 ground facilities studies for McDonnell Douglas; ship launch feasibility study and rocket assembly building complex design for Rotary rocket Company Recently Founder and CEO of ASTROCOURIER LLC, a new commercial space venture developing low cost carriers for small science experiments that fly on Shuttle missions as secondary payloads mounted on Spacehab modules and other cargo carriers and shuttle locations.

Kenji Nozaki (I)
Shimizu Corporation

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Education: Finished, International Space University Summer Session Program, Toronto, 1990.  MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management, Boston, 1989.  M. E. in architecture, Waseda University, Tokyo, 1981.  B.E. in architecture, Waseda University, 1979.
Background: Registered architect in Japan, 1982. 1981-1998 Shimizu Corporation, Design Division.  1990- Shimizu Corporation, Space Project Office. 1996-1999 National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) Project, MFD chief for Space Shuttle STS-85 mission.  NASDA ground operations for Space Shuttle STS-95 mission.  NASDA Centrifuge Development Team Leader for ISS Centrifuge Accommodation Module (CAM). 1999-present, Shimizu Corporation, Institute of Technology, Facility Engineering Group/Space Systems Group.

Georgi Petrov (A)

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Education: M.Arch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. M.S. Structural Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001. Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999.
Background: Currently working towards licensure in architecture and structural engineering at Laguarda.Low Architects. Professional experience includes engineering work at the structures group at the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, where he worked on highrises and specialty glass and steel structures. Space related projects include design of surface inflatables and masonry construction under space simulation at MDRS. Lead architect on the MarsHome project of the Mars Foundation.

Martina Pinni, (Associate)
University of Houston

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Education: Candidate PhD Industrial Engineering-Human Factors, University of Houston; MS of Space Architecture, SICSA (2004); Master Degree in Architecture, IUAV, Venice, Italy (2000); Dortmund Universitaet, Germany (1997-1998).
Background: Licensed Architect (2001). Designer of components for high-rise building external envelopes on two projects of Cesar Pelli (2001-2002). Space-related projects include interior design, vehicle design and inflatable structures for micro- and artificial gravity environments. Related interest: spinoffs from space technology to buildings.

Brian Robbers
Program Manager
Space Technology Programs
Aerojet
Sacramento, CA

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Design Process
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Education: BSME California State University Sacramento 1986, Certificate in Project Management CSUS
Background:  18 Years Experience in Rocket and Hypersonic Propulsion at Aerojet. X-33 RCS Design Engineer, Mars Ascent Propulsion Project Engineer, IPT Lead Thruster Development for Istar, System Design Lead for Hyfly Hypersonic Missile.

Sidney E. Rowe (G)
Chief,
Structures Design Branch EV32
Marshal Space Flight Center
Huntsville,AL, 35182

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1998
Design Process, Vice Chair
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Education: BSCE, Auburn University, 1981.
Background:  NASA-Marshall Structural Design, 1981-present. Group lead for structural design, development, and assembly integration with responsibility for launch vehicles, material science and biotechnology microgravity experiments, and pyrotechnics systems.

Brent Sherwood  (G)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Education: M.S. University of Maryland, 1988 (Aerospace Engineering, NASA Graduate Student Researcher, thesis “Engineering Planetary Lasers for Interstellar Communication”); M.Arch. Yale School of Architecture, 1983 (Design Methodology, final design project two space stations, for 20 and for two million inhabitants); B.A. Yale College, 1980 (summa cum laude, double major in Architecture and History of Art).
Background: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Systems and Software Division, Assistant Division Manager for Mission Concept Development, and Manager of Opportunity Development), 2005-present; Boeing Company, (Program Manager Exploration Robotic Systems; Director of Business Development for Space Science and International Space Station; management and technical positions in commercial LEO development, space transportation architectures, Sea Launch, Space Station pressurized module manufacturing, and human planetary exploration advanced concepts), 1988-2005. Developed manufacturing method for integrating distributed systems into Space Station pressurized modules. Led configuration design of multiple lunar and Mars mission systems for Space Exploration Initiative. Over 25 publications in space exploration, space development, and space architecture. Design faculty, International Space University, 1992. Area of particular interest is space urbanism.

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Pravit Tulyathan  (I)
Associate Technical Fellow
Advanced Low Observables
P.O. Box 3644, MC 841-SX74
Seal Beach, CA 90740-7644

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1998
Webmaster / Design Guide
Senior Member
Education: PhD Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1981; MS  Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1976; BSEE, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1974.
Background: Twenty-two years experience in Computational Electromagnetics, Radar Absorbing Materials and vehicle RCS reduction.

 

Claudio Veliz

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Arfturo Vittori (I)
Architecture and Vision

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Education: Master Degree in Architecture, University of Florence, Italy (1996 ), THD University, Darmstadt, Germany (1992-1994).
Background: Registered architect with 9 years professional experience in international practices (France, Germany, UK). Manager Jetliner Cabin Design for Airbus, Toulouse (2001-2003). Co-Founded practice Architecture and Vision (2003). Space related project involvement: Moon Base of first generation, ISS Embassy, Mars Rover, Design for Extreme Environments.

Andreas Vogler, (International),
Architecture and Vision

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Education: Studies Art History, German and French Literature, University of Basel and Berlin. Studies at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and Rhode Island School of Design, USA. 1994, dipl.Arch.ETH
Background: registered architect. 2 years practice with Richard Horden Assoc., London. 6 years assistant professor at Institute of Architecture and Product Development, Univ. Prof. Richard Horden University of Technology Munich. Micro Architecture and Space Architecture Education programs with parabolic test flights at NASA-JSC Houston. Co-Founded the company Architecture and Vision with Arturo Vittori, which is specializing on the Technology Transfer from Space into terrestrial architecture and vice versa. Inflatable Study for ESA.

Kristian von Bengtson, (International),
SpaceArch

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Education: Master of Architecture, School of Architecture, Copenhagen Denmark, 2001, Current: Candidate Master of Science (MSS06), International Space University. 
Background: Master thesis in cooperation with ESA / ESTEC: interior design of Crew Return Vehicle, private design office since 1999, 6 month research office at the Danish National Space Center, habitat workshop at ESA, Mars Desert Research Station Crew 32, Co-founder of SpaceArch. Research includes dust problems in Mars habitats with adhesion to EVA suit materials, habitat architecture, astronaut’s safety concepts, In-situ resource utilization concepts.

Adam Wapniak (A)

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Education: BArch, Baccalaureate of Architecture, cum laude, Pratt Institute, 2003. Dissertation: Defining an Indigenous Martian Architecture, Pratt Institute, May 2003.  MBA, Master's in Business, Present. University of Phoenix.
Background: Aerospace Engineering Technician, Air Force Research Laboratory-Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirkland AFB, NM 2002. President-CEO, RqTectonic Design LLC, 2003-Present.  President-CEO, Jewish Architectural Heritage Foundation, Inc., 2004-Present.  Recognized by NCARB as an Architectural Apprentice.

David Wong (A)

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Education: Master of Architecture, University of Bath, U.K. 2004, BSc. Architecture, University of Bath, U.K. 2002. SSP 2002/2003, International Space University.
Background: to become registered architect in autumn 2006. Currently full time practice in Proctor and Matthews Architects, London. Space related project involved interior design for microgravity environment, and AIAA paper on the relationship between space and terrestrial architecture.

Doug Young (I)
IPT Leader - Kistler Orbital Vehicle
Northrop Grumman
Dept XC00/W8
One Hornet Way
El Segundo, CA , 90245

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1997
DETC Past Chairman
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Education: BSME, University of Connecticut, 1983. MS, Systems Management, University of Southern California, 1993.
Background: Ten years with the B-2 program in vehicle structures and system design flight test and production. Project manager for NGC's structural design efforts in support of Rockwell's Phase I X-33/SSTO technology development program (May 1995-June 1996). Product team leader for Kistler K-1 orbital vehicle structures integration task (Jan 97 - Dec 98). Currently Director of Space Programs at Integrated Systems.