Kim Binsted Research Group

University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

A successful space mission depends on people functioning together as well as on its technology. Binsted’s research interests include artificial intelligence, human computer interfaces, and long duration human space exploration. Her HI-SEAS research has examined life in an isolated Mars analog habitat on Mauna Loa. Studies investigated crew dynamics, morale, stress, food, and performance during extended confinement. This work explores how crew selection and support can influence team functioning, connecting computing and human behavior with the practical challenges of sustained exploration far from Earth.