AIAA Albuquerque is pleased to host a zoom talk by Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina:
Title: Engineering the Human Stasis Interface: Global Progress and Mission Integration via HIBERIA
Abstract:
While biological research into synthetic torpor has advanced significantly, the transition to flight-ready mission architecture remains an open engineering challenge. This presentation provides a global survey of hibernation science and "biological pausing" through the lens of the HIBERIA alliance. Translating these findings into specific engineering needs and how the AIAA community can contribute to these emerging international research collaboratives.
Bio:
Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina is a medical doctor, Harvard-trained scholar, and a leading expert in human performance under extreme conditions. Now based in Houston-the heart of global space exploration-she is the founder of HIBERIA (Hibernation Intelligence Base for Education, Research & International Alliance). Her pioneering research into human hypometabolic states, including torpor and hibernation, seeks to translate advanced medical science into actionable solutions for long-duration spaceflight and emergency medicine. A highly sought-after speaker and guest lecturer at MIT, Dr. Kostioukhina has shared her expertise in Space Medicine and Crisis Management with international intelligence agencies and military organizations. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, The Crisis Response Journal, and Harvard Magazine. On a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action, she helps organizations unlock human potential and resilience through cutting-edge, measurable flourishing.
Social media links for expanding audience reach:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrKostioukhinaTV/videos
X: https://x.com/kostioukhina_md
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kostioukhina and www.linkedin.com/company/HIBERIA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekaterina_kostioukhina_md/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KostioukhinaMD
READ Alpha is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: April 22 Engineering the Human Stasis Interface
Time: Apr 22, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 869 2162 0351
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Donald Flechtner
Director Advanced Systems
Applied Research Associates
albuquerque NM
(505)816-6306
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