dysonsphere's - Resume

Resume for Kenneth Stephen Dyson

I am currently studying.

My Career Goal

I aspire to significantly contribute to the increased human presence in space. I foresee myself utilizing my background in space physiology to develop an innovative research program as well as applying my knowledge to the burgeoning space tourism market.

Employment History

2002 - current : I am currently working as Lab Assistant/Teaching Assistant/Undergraduate Research Advisor at University of Waterloo, Cardiorespiratoty and Vascular Dynamics Lab.

Education

2005 - 2008: I am currently studying Physiology for my PhD at University of Waterloo.

2002 - 2005: I studied Physiology for my Masters Degree at University of Waterloo.

1997 - 2001: I studied Exercise Science for my Bachelor Degree at Concordia University, Montreal.

Research and publications

Peer Reviewed Articles:

Kenneth S Dyson and Richard L Hughson. Preliminary study of the physiological demands of Mars analogue extravehicular activity. Mars Analogue Research. American Astronautical Society Science and Technology Series, Volume 111. (p. 227-234). Ed. Jonathan D.A. Clarke. Univelt Publishers, Springfield, VA.

Dyson, Kenneth S., J. Kevin Shoemaker, and Richard L. Hughson. Effect of acute sympathetic nervous system activation on flow-mediated dilation of brachial artery. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 290: H1446–H1453, 2006.

Conference Proceedings:

K.S. Dyson, Ph. Arbeille, J.K. Shoemaker, M.A. Custaud, and R.L. Hughson. WISE 2005: Flow and nitroglycerin mediated dilation following 56 days of head down tilt bed rest with and without an exercise countermeasure. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Gravitational Physiology Meeting. Journal of Gravitational Physiology, [in press].

H. Edgell, K. Dyson, J.K. Shoemaker, M.A. Custaud, P. Kerbeci, D. Greaves, & Ph. Arbeille, R.L. Hughson. WISE-2005: Adrenergic responses before and after 60 days of head-down bed-rest in women. Journal of Gravitational Physiology, 13(1), P-37-38.

Kenneth S. Dyson, R. L. Hughson. (2005) Preliminary study of the physiological demands of Mars analogue extravehicular activity. International Astronotical Congress 2005, Fukuoka, Japan. Poster presentation by Kenneth Dyson. Paper IAC-05-A1.P.02

Volunteer Positions

Space Generation Advisory Council - National Point of Contact (Canada) - 2005 to Present
Space Generation Congress 2007 - Assistant Manager (Delegates) - 2007
Space Generation Congress 2006 - Moderator:SGAC Youth Space Declaration and Strategic
Plan Working Groups - 2006
Space Generation Congress 2005 - Space Agency Liaison - 2005
Expedition Alpha, Mars Desert Research Station Crew 30 - Health and Safety Officer -2004
Space generation Advisory Council, Law, Governance, and Policy Working Group - 2004
Waterloo Space Society - Applied Health Science Representative - 2003 to 2006