Grace Ray

Grace Ray is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. She also serves as a Research and Development Engineer at Adaptive Aerospace Group. Her academic work focuses on wearable bioinstrumentation and physiological monitoring systems, particularly in aerospace and automotive contexts.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2021
• Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, Virginia Tech
• Graduate Certificate in Future Professoriate, Virginia Tech
• B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, 2016
• Engineering Business Minor, University of Virginia

Her research interests center on developing non-invasive, wearable technologies for real-time health monitoring. These systems are applied in extreme environments such as space missions and vehicle operations, aiming to enhance human performance and safety. Her work integrates biomedical engineering principles with data analytics and human factors engineering.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in psychophysiological monitoring, especially through embedded sensors in vehicles and aerospace systems. Her work bridges biomechanics, sensor development, and data-driven health assessment, contributing significantly to safety and performance optimization in operational environments.

Scientific Awards:

• NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (2017–2021)
• Global Perspectives Program (2020–2021)

Grace Ray has contributed to academic instruction through courses like BMES 4984 and BMES 4034 on Wearable Bioinstrumentation. While no formal advising roles or grants are listed, her industry-academia collaboration suggests active engagement in translational research. She has not disclosed any lab or team affiliations beyond her institutional and industrial roles.