- Professor, Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering
Professional experience spans industry, academia, government, and the non-profit sectors. Have been a practicing engineer recognized as a \"Fellow\" by peer groups and appointed to lead national teams evaluating future space exploration technology development, microgravity science development and human space operations for the National Academy of Engineers. A five time Space Shuttle Astronaut with more than 50 days in space and an integral member of the research and operations development teams for those flights. Recognized with NASA Spaceflight and Leadership medals, 7 honorary academic degrees and invited university lectures. Recognized for developing and supporting STEM programs in schools and with Informal Science Education (ISE) institutions. Skilled at developing operational excellence within culturally diverse environments and creating a collectively supported strategic vision. An internationally recognized speaker who is requested to lecture on topics related to human spaceflight, spacecraft design, spaceflight research operations, microgravity research and STEM careers.
- B.S. in Ceramic Engineering, University of Washington - (Seattle, Washington, United States)
- Ph.D. in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering, University of Houston - (Houston, Texas, United States)
- M.S. in Ceramic Engineering, University of Washington - (Seattle, Washington, United States)
Conference Papers5
- Chen, Y., Ai, B., Heidari, E., Dunbar, B. J., Sorger, V. J., Wong, Z. J., Chen, R. T., & Dalir, H. (2019). Bottom to in-plane grating coupler with high coupling efficiency and directionality. MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES IN COMPUTER VISION. 10917, 109171x-109171x-1.
- Dunbar, B. J., Chapates, P. J., & IEEE, .. (2019). Comparison of 3D Photogrammetric and Laser Hand Scans to Manual Measurement Methods for EVA Glove Fabrication. 2012 IEEE AEROSPACE CONFERENCE.
- Gunawan, B., Greer, M. L., Bering, E. A., Gamblin, R., Porat, I., Lehnen, J., ... Nowling, M. (2018). NASA and University of Houston’s Approach in Engaging and Developing Undergraduate Students’ Skills Through Undergraduate Student Instrumentation Project.
- Vishala, .., Scholten, W., Fernandes, R., Dunbar, B. J., & Hartl, D. (2018). Finite element analysis of an index finger flexion in an extravehicular activity glove. (209959),
- Greer, M. L., Bering, E. A., Talbot, R., Dunbar, B., Glennie, C., Rodrigues, D., ... Halford, A. (2017). The Undergraduate Student Instrumentation Project: A Foray into Instrument Design, Payload Fabrication, and Project Management. (203999),
Internet Publications1
- Dunbar, B. J. (2018). Astronaut Sally K. Ride’s legacy – encouraging young women to embrace science and engineering. - An article submitted to The Conversation
Co-Principal Investigator2
- AERO491 Hnr-research Instructor
- AERO491 Research Instructor
- AERO689 Sptp:aero Hum Sys Int Bioastr Instructor
- AERO689 Sptp:aero Hun Sys Int Bioastr Instructor
- AERO691 Research Instructor