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Katya Arquilla is an Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. She previously served as the Boeing Assistant Professor at MIT (2022-2023) and held a postdoctoral position there (2021-2022). Her education includes a PhD (2021), MS (2018), and BS (2014) in Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Astrophysics from the University of Colorado Boulder and Rice University respectively.
Her research focuses on human interaction with complex systems such as spacecraft, autonomous systems, and Earth's climate, emphasizing behavioral health in extreme environments. Key areas include wearable health monitoring technologies, space suit biomechanics, and satellite data applications for environmental management. She also explores psychological adaptation during isolation and confinement scenarios relevant to space exploration.
Recent publications highlight advancements in ECG waveform analysis, exoskeleton design for planetary exploration, and inclusive wearable health monitoring systems like ARGONAUT. Her work bridges engineering, psychology, and biomedical disciplines to improve operational safety and human resilience in high-stakes environments.
No scientific awards explicitly noted. She has advised no formal students yet. Professional activities include collaborations with BIOSERVE Space Technologies and engagement with NASA’s human spaceflight initiatives.
