research overview
- My main professional goal is to conduct space-based research to enable future long-term human exploration of space and that help find solutions to medical problems on Earth
- Contact Info
Zea, Luis
Positions
- Professor Adjunct, BioServe Space Technologies
Research
keywords
- Space biology, gravitational microbiology, space life sciences, biological regenerative life support systems, small satellites, CubeSats, international cooperation for space exploration, STEM outreach, biomining, biology-based in-situ resource utilization (ISRU)
Publications
selected publications
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conference proceeding
- Experiment Design for a Genome-Wide Yeast Fitness Profiling Experiment On Board Orion’s Artemis 1 Mission 2019
- Growth Dynamics of Bacteria Under Simulated Lunar and Martian Gravities 2019
- Drug Discovery and Development in Space 2015
- Development of a Cockpit Architecture for the Dream Chaser Orbital Vehicle 2012
- Specialized Hardware in Support of Yeast Genomics Studies on Board the Space Shuttle and ISS 2012
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journal article
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A second space age spanning omics, platforms and medicine across orbits..
Nature.
995-1008.
2024
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Orbital Reef and commercial low Earth orbit destinations-upcoming space research opportunities.
npj Microgravity.
2024
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Reduced Pseudomonas aeruginosa Cell Size Observed on Planktonic Cultures Grown in the International Space Station.
Microorganisms.
2024
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Biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in spaceflight is minimized on lubricant impregnated surfaces.
npj Microgravity.
2023
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Morphology of Penicillium rubens Biofilms Formed in Space.
Life.
2023
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Toward sustainable space exploration: a roadmap for harnessing the power of microorganisms.
Nature Communications.
2023
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Preparation for and performance of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm experiment on board the International Space Station.
Acta Astronautica.
386-400.
2022
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Experiment verification test of the Artemis I ?Deep Space Radiation Genomics? experiment*.
Acta Astronautica.
702-706.
2022
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Potential biofilm control strategies for extended spaceflight missions.
Biofilm.
2020
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Spaceflight Modifies Escherichia coli Gene Expression in Response to Antibiotic Exposure and Reveals Role of Oxidative Stress Response.
Frontiers in Microbiology.
2018
- Design of a Spaceflight Biofilm Experiment 2017
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Phenotypic Changes Exhibited by E-coli Cultured in Space.
Frontiers in Microbiology.
2017
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A Molecular Genetic Basis Explaining Altered Bacterial Behavior in Space.
PLoS One.
2016
- A Methodology for CubeSat Mission Selection. 483-511. 2016
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Hydrogen Sulfide Absorption Phenomena in Brine/Oil Mixtures.
SPE Journal.
931-939.
2011
- Surface EVA Emergency Scenario Management: Tools, Procedures, and Geologically-Related Implications. Acta Astronautica. 60-70. 2010
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A second space age spanning omics, platforms and medicine across orbits..
Nature.
995-1008.
2024
Teaching
courses taught
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MCDB 6000 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods
Primary Instructor - Spring 2020
Introduces methodology and techniques used in biological research. Designed as a tutorial between a few students and one faculty member. Students are expected to read original research papers, discuss findings, and to plan and execute experiments in selected areas. May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder 2015
- M.S., University of Central Florida 2008
- B.S., Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (Guatemala) 2005
awards and honors
International Activities
geographic focus
- Americas Transnational Region
- Australia Country
- Canada Country
- Costa Rica Country
- Europe Continent
- Germany Country
- Guatemala Country
- Honduras Country
- North America Continent