CV/Rés.

Award winning Aerospace Engineer with over 20 years of interdisciplinary experience across government, academia, industry, and non-profits, specializing in Bioastronautics and a subject matter expert in lunar dust mitigation, spacecraft life support systems, spacesuit technologies, and analogue research. Proven ability to translate complex technical challenges into innovative solutions and secure funding for critical projects (particularly with NASA) and drive successful business development pursuits through strategic partnerships and roadmap development. Eager to leverage technical and program management expertise, coupled with an extensive network and customer-facing leadership roles within evolving spaceflight markets to drive impactful outcomes.

Focal research and development areas have included: human performance; lunar dust abrasion and mitigation for spacecraft design and operations including habitat dust intrusion and advanced spacesuit technologies; exploration safety; assessing the reach / work envelopes for spaceflight intravehicular activity (IVA) using pressure suits and motion capture; surface exploration extravehicular activity (EVA) metrics using analogue/analog research locations; IVA and EVA spacesuit technology development; and global engagement curriculum development.

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RYAN L. KOBRICK, PH.D.
Curriculum Vitae, last updated 12 August 2026, "the body is too large" for this Blog!The 34+pages are available upon request. Below is my short resume from June 2026.

Results-oriented aerospace engineer with a 20-year track record in bioastronautics, recognized for expertise in lunar dust mitigation, spacecraft life support, spacesuit innovation, and analog research. Seasoned in program management, driving business growth, and resolving intricate technical challenges. Passionate about mentoring and fostering development of successful teams.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Space Lab Technologies (SLT), LLC, Boulder, CO, USA (Sept 2025 - June 2026)

Technical Project Manager (Aerospace & Advanced Systems)

  • Project Manager (PM) of Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF), a $10M+ plant science experiment selected by NASA's Artemis III Deployed Instruments (A3DI).

  • Aided in SLT restructuring to then direct LEAF to a successful delta-PDR (April 2026).

  • Led engineering execution of LEAF with technical trades and decisions, risks, and schedule.

  • Orchestrated internal and external partners as technical authority including: SLT engineering team, consultants, hardware contractors and vendors, co-investigators (4 institutions), and NASA members (across 3 centers including PMPO).

  • Fostered industry connections while supporting proposal development, capture activities, and follow-on business opportunities for growth initiatives.

RyInSpace, LLC, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA (Dec 2022 - Current)

Founder & Principal Consultant 

  • Technical proposal writing for NASA 2025 SBIR/STTR program (undisclosed client, USA).

  • Advisement and review of spacesuit technology offerings and crafted grant proposal materials (Metakosmos, Australia).

  • Program management for prototype design of a Connected Care Medical Module (C²M²) funded by CSA (Canadian Space Mining Corporation, Canada).

Blue Origin, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA (Feb 2023 - June 2024)

New Shepard Principal Fluid Systems Engineer

  • Authored and independently led the creation of a complex integrated plan for New Shepard Crew Capsule astronaut safety and Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) technology advancement, which included system safety analyses and products such as a Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).

  • Interdisciplinary project management of members in Crew Systems, Systems Engineering, Parts Materials & Processing, and Safety Quality Mission Assurance.

Lunar Dust Mitigation Subject Matter Expert

  • Aided Dust Mitigation team to protect Blue Moon MK2 lander (internal/external assets).

Paragon Space Development Corporation, Lakewood, CO, USA (Jul 2020 - Sept 2022)

Principal Investigator (PI) & Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

  • PI NASA SBIR/STTRs: Authored and led (PI/PM) 3 program Phase I contracts (MOVE, SCALE & xTON, xLiDS) valued at $157k each.

  • Prime architect of “Commercialization of Extreme Environment Suits Study”, which led to acquisition of Final Frontier Design fulfilling the need for pressure suit capabilities. Integral member of new team that contributed to Axiom’s winning proposal of NASA’s xEVAS $1.26B lunar spacesuit services contract.

  • IPT Lead coordinating cross-functional team through PDR and CDR of the Dynetics Human Lander System (DHLS) ECLSS Atmospheric Monitoring Subsystem and Fire Suppression Subsystem.

  • Co-led DHLS Dust Mitigation Working Group as SME including HEPA filter testing with dust simulants at NASA GRC overlapping with HALO ECLSS design (NASA Gateway Program).

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL (Aug 2016 - Jul 2020)

Assistant Professor of Spaceflight Operations & Principal Investigator of S.U.I.T. Lab

  • Instructed 9 unique courses (total of 27 offerings) restructuring most and created a new undergrad/graduate offering. Led 2 of 3 study abroad programs in Greece and Germany.

  • Spacesuit Utilization of Innovative Technology Laboratory (S.U.I.T. Lab) founder and PI. Captured sponsored research via internal grants and external with the NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium. Global partnerships were forged with several analog spaceflight locations and missions. Mentored 10-15 students across several disciplines each year with entries in 4 different NASA challenges.

Space Florida, Kennedy Space Center, FL (Sep 2012 - Aug 2016)

Project Manager for Research and Development

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Nov 2010 - Aug 2012)

Postdoctoral Associate


EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering Sciences (Bioastronautics) (2010)

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA

Dissertation: Characterization and Measurement Standardization of Lunar Dust Abrasion for Spacecraft Design and Operations (Advisor: Dr. David M. Klaus)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering (2005)

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA

Thesis: Optimizing Trajectories for Suborbital Human Spaceflight (Advisor: Dr. David B. Spencer)

Master of Space Studies (M.S.S.) (2003)

International Space University, Strasbourg, France

Thesis: X PRIZE CUP (Advisor: Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, X PRIZE Foundation)

Bachelor of Applied Science (B. SC. HONS) in Mechanical Engineering (2002)

Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada


SELECT AWARDS

Distinguished Service Award, International Astronautical Federation (IAF) (2021)

Faculty Mentor of the Year Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) (2019-2020)

Outstanding Performance Award, Applied Aviation Sciences Department, ERAU (2017-2018)

Young Space Leaders - Awarded by the IAF (2015)

NewSpace Award Best Presentation of Space MMXI to Yuri’s Night, Space Frontier Foundation

Aerospace John A. Vise Memorial Scholarship, Aerospace Engineering Sciences Dept., CU (2009)

Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholar - Lockheed Martin Award (2008-2009), James Wright Memorial Scholar Award (2006-2007, 2007-2008)

AIAA Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Award (2006)


SKILLS

Principal Investigation

Innovative Solutions • Leadership • Proposal Development • Program Execution • Technical Writing (documentation, RFP, RFI ROM, MOU) and Publications (134 papers) • Presentation of Results and Decisions • Mentorship • Detail Oriented

Program Management

Cross-Domain Communications • Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration • Strategic Planning • Time and Schedule Management • Analytical Skills • Risk Mitigation • Budget Oversight • PM Software • PMP Certification (in progress)

Business Development

Roadmap and Architecture Formulation • Tactical and Strategic Business Growth Strategy • Attentive to End-to-End Customer Needs • Identification and Capture of Market Opportunities

Technical

ECLSS • Lunar Surface Technologies (SME Dust Mitigation) • Spacesuit Technologies • Analog Research (Mars simulations) • Working Knowledge of Space Environment • IRAD/R&D • Test Plan Creation and Validation • Leading Trade Studies • Requirements-based Databases

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES / SERVICE 

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Associate Member (Member Since 2003): Life Sciences & Systems Technical Committee (Since 2010, Chair 2022-2024) • Surface Exploration and Development Task Force (Since 2024)

Analog Astronaut

Analog Astronaut Conference Steering Committee at Biosphere 2, AZ, USA (2022, 2023, 2025) • FMARS Human Factors Research Lead & Crew Engineer, Crew 11 (Devon Island, Canada, 2007) • MDRS Crew 25, Crew 44, Crew 56, Crew 58 & Crew 188 (Utah, USA, 2004-2007 & 2018)

DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation (Since 2024) highlight role: Ambassador

International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

Space Operations Committee (Since 2019) • Space Education and Outreach Committee (Since 2015) • Workforce Development/Young Professionals Program Committee (Since 2010)

Yuri’s Night (2003-2021) highlight role: Chairman of the Board of Directors and President (2010-2018)



References are available upon request.

For detailed information please visit my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryinspace/


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