Thesis - BSc, MSc, PhD¶

The Analog Astronaut Training Center (AATC) offers a unique opportunity to conduct research in the fields of space biology, medicine, human physiology, as well as engineering, material science, biomedical engineering, and computer science / software engineering. With us, you can perform experiments for your BSc, MSc, or PhD thesis. This includes not only the habitat but also stratospheric missions, scuba diving and our extreme environment expeditions.

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Support for your research¶

AATC can provide you with:

Necessary equipment and support for your research
Human test subjects for your experiments
Environment to conduct your research
Access to the habitat and other facilities
Guidance and supervision from experienced professionals
Opportunity to publish your work in international journals
Opportunity to present your work at international conferences
Opportunity to collaborate with other researchers
Opportunity to work on real-life space projects
Opportunity to work with astronauts and space professionals
Opportunity to work with international space agencies
Opportunity to work with industry partners
Opportunity to work with other research institutions and research centers
Opportunity to work with other universities

Below, you can find the list of theses written with AATC, which were defended at universities in Poland, Europe, and internationally.

Thesis Supervision (BSc, MSc, PhD)¶

2025¶

Koba Mateusz (2025) "Analysis of the vitamin D activation gradient using the noninvasive bioimpedance method." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: M.Sc. thesis.
Krężel Ewa (2025) "Analysis of cognitive parameters in analog astronauts during isolated space missions simulations." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: M.Sc. thesis.

2024¶

Koba Mateusz (2024) "Construction of a non-invasive sensor for measuring vitamin D concentration with application of predictive modeling in isolation conditions during simulation os space missions." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Gąbka Mikołaj (2024) "Design of cultivation chamber for exospheric agriculture in space habitation." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Krężel Ewa (2024) "The application for cognitive training process of analog astronauts." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Gajewska Marta (2024) "Design and testing of an intelligent non-invasive sensor for measuring blood during a space mission simulation." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Czarnecka Ewa (2024) "Application of a set of cognitive tests for a comprehensive assessment of analytical thinking and cognitive abilities in the verbal, spatial and numerical domains based on data from the astronaut recruitment process." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Esmund Magdalena (2024) "Application for concentration training based on data from the astronaut recruitment process of the European Space Agency." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Duda Kacper (2024) "Application for analysis of the subjective time perception in humans based on input data from the International Space Station." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Dobosz Ewelina (2024) "Comparative analysis of microbial biodiversity in the air of urban, rural and using a novel growth monitoring method on the multimedia agarose plates." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: M.Sc. thesis.

2023¶

Rogowski Jakub (2023) "Development of the Localization system for analog space station." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Karpała Krzysztof (2023) "A Mobile application for the health parameters registration during analog space missions." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.
Dobosz Ewelina (2023) "Design and testing of passive microbiological purity sensor for ile in isolation." University: AGH University of Technology, Krakow, Poland. Type: B.Sc. thesis.

2022¶

Vanhaelen Luke (2022) "Technical study of a parachute system to support the landing of a heavy probe on the surface of Venus." University: IPSA Toulouse, France. Type: M.Sc. thesis.

Thesis Support (BSc, MSc, PhD)¶

Młyńczak M., et al. (2019) "Cardiorespiratory profiling during simulated lunar mission using impedance pneumography." Type: Ph.D. thesis.
Bubrowska N., et al. (2021) "The influence of diet on behavior in simulated space mission conditions." University: Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. Type: Ph.D. thesis.
Harasymczuk M.M. (2019) "HabitatOS - a proof of concept operating system for extraterrestrial habitats for Moon and Mars." University: Polish Air Force Academy, Dęblin, Poland. Type: M.Sc. thesis.
Ptak M. (2019) "The project of the modular, self-sustaining Mars base in the initial stage of colonisation process." University: Cracow University of Technology. Type: M.Sc. thesis.
Nieuwborg A. (2019) "Design and shielding for a future Moon habitat." University: KU Leuven, Belgium. Type: M.Sc. thesis.

Lectures and Student Project Supervisions¶

Supervisor of scientific Student AstroBio Team AGH - project BIOSTRAT, project INNOFOOD, project M3Space, project BEAR, project PERUN, project KombuchaLab, project MICROPURA.
Lecturer: Experiments on balloons and rockets as part of the second-cycle space technology studies program at AGH, Kraków.
Lecturer: Bioastronautics as part of the second-cycle space technology studies program at AGH, Kraków.
Lecturer: Analog Astronaut Research as part of the second-cycle space technology studies program at ESTACA in Paris.