Charles Brailovsky
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Human Factors researcher with a strong interdisciplinary background in engineering and cognitive psychology. Adept at synthesizing insights across diverse fields to develop innovative solutions, with hands-on experience in designing and optimizing complex systems. Leveraged and gained expertise during an 8-month tenure at NASA, where I led an intern team to develop a novel interior design for the Mars Transit Habitat. Passionate about applying human factors principles to the design of deep space habitats, aiming to enhance astronaut safety and mission success. Proven ability to connect ideas and drive impactful outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Comprehension and Creativity Lab at UIC
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Developed custom, tweakable game prototypes with Unity3D to be used in cognitive science research.
Intern - Deep Space Habitat Design
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Led a team of interns to develop a novel layout proposal for the interior of the Mars Transit Habitat.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
- Worked extensively in CAD to create the final model.
Intern - Human Factors Analysis
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Operated VR and motion-tracking equipment for a NASA human factors laboratory.
- Participated in human factors assessments for vehicle assembly tasks.
- Proposed and developed new assessment tools using Unity3D.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Psychology
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI11-2023
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Experimental design
- Proficient in CAD (CREO, Solidworks)
- Qualitative Research
- Analyzing and synthesizing data
- Analytical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Thought
- Team Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Comprehension and Creativity Lab at UIC
03.2024 - Current
Intern - Deep Space Habitat Design
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern - Human Factors Analysis
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Psychology
Lawrence University
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