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Gordon Vos

Lecturer, School of Industrial Design

Contact

Email
gordon.vos@design.gatech.edu
Telephone
(404) 894-2000
Office
247 Fourth Street NW Suite 251

Gordon Vos

Lecturer, School of Industrial Design

Education
  • 1998 - 2001: PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering. Texas A&M University. Major focus on human factors, usability, biomechanics, statistics, and experimental design.
  • 1995 - 1997: Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene. Texas A&M University. Thesis topic: Design of software for advanced industrial hygiene data analyses. Studies included biochemistry, chemical safety, radiation safety, microbiology, toxicology, ventilation engineering. 
  • 1990 - 1995: Bachelor of Science degree in Bioenvironmental Science. Texas A&M University. Student member of the National Association of Environmental Professionals.
Biography

Gordon A. Vos, Ph.D., is a key figure at NASA's Johnson Space Center and a faculty member at both Georgia Tech and the University of Houston. At NASA, he leads Testing and Evaluation of Human Interfaces for the Human Landing System (HLS) and serves as the Human Factors Technical Discipline Lead. His work spans crucial NASA programs including HLS, Gateway, Commercial Crew, and Orion. Vos's expertise extends to collaborations with the US Department of Defense and major corporations. He holds a doctorate in Engineering from Texas A&M University and teaches courses in human factors, human-centered design, and experimental design. His research interests include data mining, 3D-Space Utilization Systems, and lunar rover motion simulation, reflecting his commitment to advancing human-centered technologies in space exploration.

Statement of Teaching Interest

Dr. Vos' teaching interests focus on human factors, ergonomics, human centered design, user testing, prototype evaluation, and occupational safety and health.

Statement of Research Interest

Dr. Vos' research interests focus on human factors, ergonomics, human centered design, user testing, prototype evaluation, and occupational safety and health.

Recent Scholarly Work
  • Feine, R., Feng, J., Foss, D., Morshedzadeh, E., Vos, G., and Williams, C., 2025. Integrating Color Theory into Workspace Lighting Design: Enhancing Productivity, Cognitive Function, and Well-Being. In 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2025). [Accepted Jan. 2025, Publication Pending July, 2025]
  • Silva-Martinez, J., Vos, G., Boyer, J., Durkin, R., Foley, W., Margerum, S., ... & Van Velson, C. (2022, July). Human in the Loop Evaluations: Process and Mockup Fidelity. 51st International Conference on Environmental Systems.
  • Buckland, D.M., Parisi, M., Mctigue, K., Wu, S.C., Panontin, T., Vos, G., Petersen, D. and Vera, A., 2022, July. NASA's Identified Risk of Adverse Outcomes due to Inadequate Human Systems Integration Architecture. In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022).
  • Watson, M., 2020. Engineering Elegant Systems: Theory of Systems Engineering. NASA 5th Edition Draft.
  • Vos, G, Fink, P, Ngo, P, Morency, R, Simon, C, Williams, R, and L. Perez. A Tool for the Automated Collection of Space Utilization Data: Three‐Dimensional Space Utilization Monitor. Human Factors. (Submission, May 2019).
  • Vos, G, Adolf, J: Human Performance Data Project – Final Report and Executive Summary. NASA, Johnson Space Center, 2015.
  • Vos, G, Adolf, J: Human Performance Data Project – Robotics Test Case. NASA, Johnson Space Center, 2014.
  • Vos, G.A.: Orion White Paper: Automation of Data Collection for Usability Assessment. NASA, Johnson Space Center. 2013.
  • Stephens, J.P., Vos, G.A., Bilimoria, K.D., Mueller, E.R., Brazzel, J., and P. Spehar. Orion Handling Qualities During ISS Proximity Operations and Docking. AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 50(2):449‐457 (2013).
  • Vos, G.A., J.P. Stephens, Stevens, E.M., and J.S. Moore: Improved Reliability of the Strain Index via Integrated Digital Video Analysis. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (In Revision).
  • Vos, G.A. and J.P. Stephens: Cross Industry Analysis of Methyl Methacrylate Exposures. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 5(1):22‐7 (2008).
  • Vos, G.A., Stephens, J.P., and the Orion Handling Qualities Working Group: Orion Handling Qualities Assessment. Document Number: CEV‐T‐078000. Contract Number: NNJ06TA25C. 2009.
  • Vos, G.A., Kubicek, K.M., Christgen, M.A., and P.V. McDonald: The Altair Lunar Lander and the Mitigation of Risks ‐ A Human Systems Integration Perspective. Wyle. 2008.
  • Vos, G.A., Congleton, J.J., Moore, J.S., Amendola, A.A., and L. Ringer: Postural versus chair design impacts upon interface pressure. Applied Ergonomics 37(5):619‐628 (2006).
  • Stephens, J.P., G.A. Vos, E.M. Stevens, and J.S. Moore: Test‐Retest Repeatability of the Strain Index. Applied Ergonomics 37(3):275‐281 (2006).
  • Donnelly, K.C., Huebner, H.J., Claxton, L.D., Calvin, J.A., Vos, G.A., Cizmas, L., and H. Ling‐Yu: Biodegradation of Simple Chemical Mixtures in Soil. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 24(11):2839‐2845(2005).
  • Stevens, E.M., G.A. Vos, J.P. Stephens, and J.S. Moore: Inter‐rater Reliability of the Strain Index. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 1:745‐751 (2004).