Allie Hayman

Dr. Allie Hayman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on bioastronautics, spacesuit design, and human factors in space exploration. She holds a PhD in Aerospace Biomedical Engineering (MIT, 2014) and dual MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Technology Policy from MIT (2011). Prior to her faculty roles, she served as a postdoctoral fellow at Dartmouth College and a Visiting Assistant Professor at CU Boulder.

Education:

• PhD, Aerospace Biomedical Engineering, MIT (2014)
• MS, Aerospace Engineering, MIT (2011)
• MS, Technology Policy, MIT (2011)
• BS, Astronautics Engineering, University of Southern California (2007)

Research Interests: Dr. Hayman’s work addresses critical challenges in space and aviation health, including astronaut vision changes during long-duration missions, behavioral health in isolated environments, planetary exploration strategies, and wearable sensor systems for physiological monitoring. Her research integrates engineering, biomedical science, and policy considerations to advance human spaceflight safety and capability.

Awards:

• 2023 NSF CAREER Award
• 2020 Rocky Mountain AIAA Young Professional Engineer of the Year
• 2016 NSBRI New Leaders in Space Science Forum

Professional Activities: She has held roles at NASA’s Man Vehicle Laboratory and Dartmouth Medical School. Her lab focuses on developing innovative solutions for space habitat design and crew health monitoring. Current projects include smart spacesuit technologies and predictive models for astronaut cognitive performance.