Bonnie Dunbar

Professor Bonnie Dunbar is a distinguished academic and researcher in aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the John & Bea Slattery Chair and serving as Director of the Aerospace Human Systems Laboratory (AHSL). Her roles include advancing spacesuit design, microgravity research, and systems engineering for extreme environments.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering, University of Houston (1983)
• M.S. in Ceramic Engineering, University of Washington (1976)
• B.S. in Ceramic Engineering, University of Washington (1971)

Her research focuses on:
- Microgravity and partial-g fluid physics for thermal management systems
- Digital human modeling for EVA suit design
- Space systems engineering emphasizing human-centric design

Key honors include Fellowships in the National Academy of Engineering (2002), Royal Society of Edinburgh (2001), and Royal Aeronautical Society (2006). She led the Association of Space Explorers (2016–2018) and was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (2013).

Labs/Teams: Directs the AHSL, which develops advanced spacesuits and life support systems through multidisciplinary approaches, including 3D modeling and rapid prototyping. Collaborates widely with NASA and international space agencies.