NASA researchers are renowned for letting their imaginations soar. Whether their developments are applied to space exploration or to private industry, they consistently strive to reach beyond the stars.
Dr. Robert S. Okojie
With numerous engineering contributions to high temperature aerospace technologies, in particular, electronic devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, Dr. Robert S. Okojie’s contributions to the design, fabrication, and packaging of high temperature electronics are of high importance and impact on a national scale.
Dr. Kathy C. Chuang
Over her lengthy career with NASA, Dr. Chun-Hua “Kathy” Chuang has had a significant impact on the aerospace industry and materials community through her novel research on improving the processability, performance and stability of high-temperature polymers and fiber-reinforced composites.
Dr. Yolanda R. Hicks
Dr. Yolanda Hicks has shown ingenuity in performing both fundamental and applied combustion research programs at NASA Glenn Research Center, consistently demonstrating innovative and outstanding technical work in low emissions combustion research and applied combustion diagnostics.
Michael J. Patterson
An enthusiasm for rocketry and the space program is what drives many to seek employment at NASA. Mix this passion with the field of plasma physics and you have NASA Glenn Research Center’s (GRC) Michael J. Patterson’s dream career.
Dr. Isaiah Blankson
As one of our senior technologists, Dr. Isaiah Blankson, has a distinguished record of expertise in hypersonic and supersonic aerodynamics, air-breathing hypersonic propulsion, and electromagnetic suspension systems for aerospace applications.
Dr. Rebecca A. MacKay
A materials research engineer in the Materials Division of NASA Glenn Research Center’s Research and Technology Directorate, Dr. MacKay is an internationally recognized expert in advanced high-temperature materials for aircraft and rocket propulsion systems.
Dr. Kathleen M. Tacina
An aerospace engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Dr. Tacina received the Cleveland Area Young Engineer of the Year Award from the Greater Cleveland National Engineer’s Week committee during its reception at the Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland.
