ASTROSUMMIT-2026

Dr. Shiva Khoshtinat is an interdisciplinary researcher with a background spanning civil engineering, architecture, materials science, and biology. Her expertise lies at the intersection of biomimicry, smart materials, and sustainable construction, with a strong emphasis on bio-inspired innovation. She focuses on translating strategies observed in nature into practical, engineered solutions for the built environment. Her recent research explores biocementation as a sustainable method for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), with particular application to the construction of the first human habitats on Mars, and has garnered international attention as a promising approach to extraterrestrial construction.