Research

Dates                          Projects                                           Funding SourcesStudentsFaculty                       
Aug 2024 - Aug 2028Wearable Sensor System for Psychological Health MonitoringCharles Stark Draper Labs FellowshipSarah LearyAdvisor Prof. Katya Arquilla
Mar 2023 - Aug 2025Metrics and Models for Real Time Inference and Prediction of Trust in Human-Autonomy TeamingAir Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)Sarah LearyPI Prof. Zhaodan Kong (UC Davis), Co-I Prof. Allison Anderson, Co-I Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2021 - Aug 2025Gas Separations with Supported Ionic Liquid Membranes for Lunar ISRUNASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO)Bharath TataAdvisor Prof. James Nabity
Aug 2021 - Aug 2025Adaptive Human-Autonomy Teaming based upon Real-time Estimates of Operator Cognitive StatesDraper Fellowship/NSF GRFPKieran SmithAdvisor Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2021 - Aug 2025A Validated Tool to Model Astronaut Neurovestibular Adaptation to Altered GravityNASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO)Victoria KravetsAdvisor Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2022 - Aug 2024Systematic Assessment of Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation as a Sensorimotor CountermeasureTranslational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH)Talie StonePI Prof. Torin Clark, Postdoctoral Fellow David Temple
Aug 2020 - Aug 2024A Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation-based Countermeasure to Motion Sickness in AstronautsNASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO)Aaron AllredAdvisor Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022Advancing GVS as a Novel, Hands-Free, and Intuitive Interface ModalityDARPA SBIR Phase II w/ Soterix Medical, Inc.Levi RamirezPI Prof. Torin Clark, Postdoctoral Researcher David Temple
June 2021 - May 2025Multi-Environment Virtual Training for Long Duration Exploration MissionsNASA Human Research Program (HRP)Esther Putman and Abhishektha BoppanaCo-I Prof. Torin Clark, PI Prof. Allison Anderson
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023A Non-Pharmacological Countermeasure Suite for Motion Sickness Induced by Post-Flight Water LandingsNASA Human Research Program (HRP)Taylor LonnerPI Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2020 - Aug 2025Hybrid Spacesuit Design for Martian Surface ExplorationN/AGabriella SchaussProf. Allison Anderson
Aug 2020 - Aug 2024Optimizing plant canopy photon capture efficiency for bioregenerative life support systemsNASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO)J. Matthew HardyAdvisor Prof. James Nabity
May 2020 - Apr 2025Identifying Adverse Modes via Human-Machine Cybernetic ModelingOffice of Naval Research MURI w/ Daniel Merfeld at The Ohio State UniversityJamie VorosPI Prof. Torin Clark
Feb 2020 - May 2021Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation as a Novel, Hands-Free, and Intuitive Interface ModalityDARPA SBIR Phase I w/ Soterix Medical, Inc.Kieran SmithPI Prof. Torin Clark
Feb 2020 - Aug 2022Executive Director and Administration II (Task 330 renewal)FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (COE CST) PI Prof. David Klaus
Feb 2020 - Aug 2022Mapping Life Support Functions and Technologies to Commercial Spaceflight Applications (Task 396)FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (COE CST)Kaitlyn Hauber and Hunter HatchellPI Prof. David Klaus
Dec 2019 - Dec 2021MarsOasis™ – An Efficient Autonomously Controlled Martian Crop Production SystemNASA STTR Phase II w/ Space Lab Technologies, LLCIsaac Armstrong, Cody Bahan, and Bharath TataPI Prof. James Nabity
Sept 2019 - Dec 2021Effects of age and strain on the musculoskeletal system of mice housed on board the International Space StationNASA/CASISJennifer Coulombe and Bhavya SenarProfs. Virginia Ferguson and Louis Stodieck
Sept 2019 - Aug 2024Habitats Optimized for Missions of Exploration (HOME)NASA Space Technology Research Institute (STRI), Topic 2 – Deep Space Habitats (SmartHabs), 80NSSC19K1052Sophie Zaccarine, Jacob Kintz, Sam Eshima, Patrick Pischulti, Annika Rollock, Erin Richardsonwith Director/Co-PI S. Robinson (UC Davis, lead institution), collaborators from Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, Howard Univ., USC, Texas A&M and 3  industry partners; CU Co-I’s J. Nabity, A. Anderson, and T. Clark, CU lead PI and Deputy Director/Co-I, David Klaus
Aug 2019 - July 2023In situ Recovery of High Purity Single Element Metals and Oxygen from Regolith using Task Specific Ionic Liquid Facilitated Electrochemical Solvent ExtractionNASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (NSTRF)Mitchell WooleverAdvisor Prof. James Nabity
May 2019 - Apr 2022Deep Space Radiation Genomics (DSRG) (Artemis 1)Pamela Flores, Sam Piper, Samantha Breaux, Katherinna Siems, Esteban Herbruger, Iñaki Alvarado, Diego Aguirre, Eileen Meda, Diego HernandezPI Dr. Luis Zea
Apr 2019 - Apr 2023Using A Human Capabilities Framework to Quantify Crew Task Performance for Human-Robotic SystemsNASA HRP HCAAM VNSCORMichael Zerowith The Space Research Company LLC, (C. Fanchiang); CU PI Prof. David Klaus
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021Performance Enhancement Through Multi-Modal Stochastic ResonanceNASA Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH)Sage Sherman and Rachel RiseCo-PI Prof. Torin Clark, PI Prof. Allison Anderson
Oct 2019 - Dec 2021Simulated Micro-, Lunar, and Martian Gravity Microbial Research (Ground Based)NASALily Allen, Tadg Forward, Amir Kalani, Anissa BecerraPI Dr. Luis Zea
Sept 2018 - Mar 2021uG-LilyPond - Floating Plant Pond for MicrogravityNASA STTR Phase II w/ Space Lab Technologies, LLCRay Pitts & Jacob RehmeierPI Prof. James Nabity
Aug 2018 - May 2022Investigation of Mitigating Pilot Spatial Disorientation with a Computational Tool for Real-Time Triggering of Active CountermeasuresCharles Stark Draper FellowshipJordan DixonAdvisor Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2018 - Aug 2021Acute Effects of Pressure and Posture on the EyeNSF GRFPMichael Van AkinAdvisor Prof. Allison Anderson
Aug 2018 - July 2022Modeling Human Performance Degradation from Radiation Exposure and Physiological Responses to Spaceflight During Long-Duration MissionsNASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (NSTRF)MaryCarmen DorbeckerAdvisor Prof. James Nabity
Jan 2017 - Aug 2021Wearable Inertial Sensors for Human Motion Capture Inside SpacesuitsNASA Human Research ProgramYoung-Young ShenPI Prof. Allison Anderson
Aug 2017 - Dec 2021Implementation of Dynamic Body Shape Models to Improve Spacesuit Boot FitSmead Fellow and NSF GRFPAbhishektha BoppanaAdvisor Prof. Allison Anderson
Aug 2017 - May 2021Monitoring Behavioral Health in Operational EnvironmentsDraper FellowshipKatya ArquillaAdvisor Prof. Allison Anderson
Jan 2017 - Sept 2022Space Biofilms (International Space Station)NASAPamela Flores, Rylee Schauer, Marta Cortesao, Jiaqi Luo, Samantha McBride, Katherinne HerreraPI Dr. Luis Zea
Aug 2016 - Aug 2021A Conceptual Design and Concept of Operations for Intermittent Short-Radius Centrifugation for Artificial GravityNASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (NSTRF)Kathrine BretlAdvisor Prof. Torin Clark
Dates                          Projects                                           Funding SourcesStudents    Faculty                       
Aug 2017 - June 2021MLI Heat Leak Characterization TestingL3Harris Corporationmultiple graduate studentsPI Prof. James Nabity
Aug 2016 - Dec 2020Passive Radiation Shielding: Integrating Multilayer and Multipurpose Materials into Space Habitat DesignNASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (NSTRF)Daniel CaseAdvisor Prof. James Nabity
July 2019 - Dec 2020Space Biomining (Ground Based)CU Research & Innovation Office (RIO)Tadg ForwardPI Dr. Luis Zea
Aug 2016 - Dec 2020Assessing the Feasibility of using Co-Electrolysis to Concurrently Convert Carbon Dioxide and Water into Methane and Oxygen for Propellant and Life Support on MarsNASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (NSTRF)Mike LottoAdvisor Prof. David Klaus
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020Characterization of Biofilm Formation, Growth and Gene Expression on Different Materials and Environmental Conditions in MicrogravityNASA/CASIS Co-I David Klaus, PI Dr. Luis Zea
Nov 2019 - Nov 2020Stimulation Application for Human Improvement and Retained EnhancementLockheed Martin Advanced TechnologiesEsther PutmanPI Prof. Torin Clark
Dec 2019 - July 2020Treatment of Vestibular Impairment of Service Members after Traumatic Brain Injury through Use of an Individualized, Portable Neuromodulation DeviceDoD DHA SBIR Phase I PI Prof. Torin Clark
Aug 2019 - Feb 2020FRESR: Freezable Radiator for Efficient, Safe, and Robust Single Loop Thermal ControlNASA SBIR Phase I w/ Space Lab TechnologiesStefan Knoerr and Gabriel PowerPI Prof. James Nabity
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020User Signals for Evaluation of ReliabilityLockheed Martin Advanced TechnologiesCarlos PinedoPI Prof. Torin Clark
June 2019 - Dec 2019Executive Director and Administration (Task 330)FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (COE CST) PI Prof. David Klaus
Oct 2017 - Nov 2019Interactive Space Vehicle Design Tool with Virtual RealityNASA Human Research ProgramNeil BanerjeeCo-I Prof. David Klaus, PI Prof. Allison Anderson
Sept 2015 - Aug 2019Characterizing Biological Closed-Loop Life Support Systems for Thermal Control and Revitalization of Spacecraft Cabin EnvironmentsNASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (NSTRF)Emily MatulaAdvisor Prof. James Nabity
July 2018 - Aug 2019A Supported Liquid Membrane System for Steady State CO2 Control in a Spacecraft CabinNASA STTR Phase I w/ Reaction Systems LLC.Jordann McCarty & Robert AaronPI Prof. James Nabity
July 2018 - Aug 2019MarsOasis™ – An Efficient Autonomously Controlled Martian Crop Production SystemNASA STTR Phase I w/ Space Lab Technologies, LLCMitchell WooleverPI Prof. James Nabity