Gregory E. Chamitoff

Gregory E. Chamitoff is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the William Keeler ’49 Professorship. He serves as Director of the AeroSpace Technology, Research & Operations (ASTRO) Center, and is affiliated with the Multidisciplinary Engineering program. His roles include advancing aerospace technologies through academic-industry-government collaborations and leading STEM outreach initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• M.S., Space Science, University of Houston
• M.S., Aerospace Engineering, California Institute of Technology
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University

Research Focus: Chamitoff specializes in space systems engineering, human spaceflight operations, and robotics. His work emphasizes practical applications like proximity operations, astronaut training simulations, and STEM education programs. Recent efforts include developing the GlareNet deep learning system for space imagery and the SimBAD toolkit for mission training.

Awards:

• William Keeler ’49 Professorship (endowed chair)

Outreach & Leadership: Leads the ASTRO Center's K-12 robotics competitions and Zero Robotics programs. Directs projects like the AggieSat4 satellite deployment and the JEANNE Mars habitat design. Collaborates on predictive telepresence systems for lunar and Martian operations.

Labs & Affiliations: Oversees ASTRO Center operations, integrating Texas A&M's engineering resources with NASA and industry partners. Active in developing next-generation space technologies through multidisciplinary teams.