معرفی
Dr. Braid Macrae is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Fashion & Textiles at RMIT University, specializing in advanced textile applications for extreme environments, biomedical engineering, and human physiological systems. His work integrates material science with clinical and aerospace applications, particularly focusing on compression garments, thermal regulation systems, and extravehicular activity (EVA) technologies for space exploration.
Research interests include:
- Textile-based solutions for spaceflight (e.g., skinsuits, pressure garments)
- Thermal physiology and sensor technology validation
- Cerebrovascular autoregulation and cardiovascular dynamics
- Material properties of protective clothing for firefighting and occupational safety
Notable contributions include developing mechanical-loading countermeasure skinsuits to mitigate post-spaceflight sensorimotor dysfunction and advancing methodologies for contact thermometry in clinical and environmental settings. His interdisciplinary approach bridges fashion design, biomedical engineering, and aerospace systems.
Collaborations involve international teams in aerospace medicine, materials engineering, and physiology, with active participation in conferences such as the International Conference on Environmental Systems. Current research emphasizes optimizing wearable technology for extreme environments and translational applications in healthcare and space exploration.
