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Dawn R. Whitaker

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1966Rising activity
Systems Engineering Methodologies and ApplicationsSpace Exploration and TechnologyMembrane Separation TechnologiesWastewater Treatment and Nitrogen RemovalSpaceflight effects on biology

Publications

34

Citations

39

Est. group size

~2

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

60

Publishing since 1966

Research summary
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Dawn R. Whitaker's work spans engineering topics related to space exploration technology, environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS), air quality sampling, and wastewater/membrane treatment methods. Recent publications include educational and outreach efforts connecting NASA Space Grant programs with industry, higher education, and K-12 audiences, alongside technical work on chemical characterization of air samples. The publication record is limited in volume, based on a small number of available records.

Space exploration and life support systemsAir quality sampling and chemical characterizationWastewater and membrane treatmentSTEM education and outreachSystems engineering

Publication output was sparse and irregular for most of the past decade, with a notable increase in 2025 compared to prior years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.4/year recently
17182019: 1 publication19202021: 1 publication212022: 1 publication22232024: 1 publication242025: 5 publications52526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • AIAA Journal×2
  • Advances in Engineering Software×1
  • ASCE OPEN Multidisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering×1
  • AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2019 Forum×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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