Shelby Chase Loftis holds a master’s degree in Human Factors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she specializes in user experience, human-system integration, and ergonomics for extreme environments. Her academic background also includes a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics from ERAU. She has worked across both aviation and space domains, contributing to research and development focused on crew workload, interface design, and operational safety. Her work has supported human-centered design initiatives in high-stakes environments, including cockpits and spaceflight operations. In collaboration with the United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, she has conducted and published studies on innovative haptic wearable prototypes. Additionally, her research portfolio includes published work on space station ergonomics, with a focus on human factors during long-duration spaceflight. Shelby is currently a part of the Applied Health and Performance division at Sophic Synergistics, where she supports research and development for innovative technologies aimed at optimizing performance and safety in operational settings. Shelby brings hands-on experience leading field analyses and designing evidence-based strategies to enhance human-system effectiveness in extreme and high-consequence environments.