Research

Kazuki Toma
Ph.D. Student at Texas A&M University
Aerospace Engineering

Current Research

Previous Research Projects

Space Music Hall Design

Dec, 2021 - Feb, 2022

Advisor: Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka

Focus: Conceptual design of a cultural facility module for low Earth orbit space stations

Research B.S.

Trade Study of Regenerative System for a Pressurized Rover

Apr, 2023 - Aug, 2024

Collaboration: JAXA

Advisors: Dr. Masato Sakurai & Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka

Focus: Equivalent System Mass (ESM) calculations and comparative analysis for lunar pressurized rover systems with regenerative life support

Research M.S.

Lunar Navigation Satellite System (LNSS)

Apr, 2021 - Mar, 2024

Advisors: Prof. Shinichi Nakasuka & Dr. Toshiki Tanaka

Funding: MEXT Space Exploration Fundamental Technology Advancement Program

Focus: Nano-satellite navigation and IoT communication services for lunar missions

Research B.S.M.S.

Industry Experience

Structural Design Lead - ArkEdge Space Inc.

Apr, 2022 - Aug, 2024

Projects: SPHERE EYE-1 and ONGLAISAT geostationary satellite missions

Responsibilities: Structure development, CAD analysis, vibration testing, hardware assembly management

Work M.S.

Thermal Operation Engineer - ISAS/JAXA

Aug, 2022 - Mar, 2024

Project: EQUULEUS 6U CubeSat lunar mission (launched on NASA SLS, Nov 2022)

Responsibilities: Thermal operations from critical to nominal phases, heater control, attitude control

Work M.S.

Current Research

Physics-Based Diagnosis Model and Digital Twin Simulation for Space Habitats

Duration:
Aug, 2024 - May, 2028 (Ongoing)
Advisor:
Prof. Daniel Selva
Institution:
Texas A&M University, Systems Engineering, Autonomy and Knowledge Laboratory (SEAK)
Funding:
NASA Human Research Program (Grant #80NSSC19K0656) & NASA STTR Phase II (Award #80NSSC24CA028)

Project Overview

This research focuses on developing autonomous anomaly resolution systems for space habitats using physics-based diagnostic models and digital twin simulations. The work is part of a larger effort to support astronauts during long-duration space exploration missions where communication delays with mission control make real-time support impossible.

Key Components

Daphne-AT Virtual Assistant:

A web-based application with natural language interface connected to real-time telemetry from NASA's Habitat Support System (HSS)

Digital Twin Development:

Real-time telemetry data assimilation into physics-based models to create habitat digital twins

Multi-Agent Autonomous Anomaly Resolution System (MaARS):

Integration with robotic agents for NASA's Gateway mission

Anomaly Detection & Diagnosis:

Physics-based reasoning capabilities for proactive anomaly detection and diagnosis

habitat-dx represents the loop as six modular stages

Daphne-AT PRIDE + CRAFTSMAN Habitatsimulation Detection Hypothesisgeneration Evaluation Prognosis Decision-making Execution

solid = implemented · dashed = optional / not yet closed-loop

Habitat simulation

Telemetry stream · physical state

NASA Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA): 68 telemetry parameters with caution / warning limits and 31 anomaly scenarios across CO₂ removal, O₂ generation, fans / TCCS, fuel cells & power, water pressure & leaks, and trace contaminants.

Telemetry: predefined linear ramps. Example: CDRA Failure — injected at 20 s, recovered at 100 s
Telemetry: predefined linear ramps. Example: CDRA Failure — injected at 20 s, recovered at 100 s
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