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Keioko Haynes

Mechanical Engineering Design

Her research centers on her thesis project, MATEAR, which focuses on developing and optimizing a robotic system to extract, compact, and process extraterrestrial regolith for future lunar and Martian infrastructure. By bridging astrobiology with advanced mechanical and aerospace engineering methods, she is working to advance sustainable human and robotic exploration beyond Earth.

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