Andre J. Sylvester

Andre works for NASA Johnson Space Center in the Automation Robotics and Simulation Division. He is currently serving as the Chief of the Dynamic Systems Test Branch. As branch chief, Andre has responsibility for the development and operation of full-scale replicas of the Space Shuttle and Space Station robotic manipulator systems for use in astronaut training. Andre also manages a computer aided design laboratory, an advanced optics research facility, a robotic test laboratory and a motion base platform engineering facility. Through the use of these laboratories and facilities, Andre is working to extend the use of robotic systems to aid astronauts in their work in space.

Andre was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, but considers Garland, Texas his hometown. He received a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1985, and started work at the Johnson Space Center as a software engineer in the area of spacecraft and robotic simulations. Andre has developed simulations of multiple spacecraft and robotic systems, and managed projects for the development of robotic training systems. He has also been active in the national aerospace engineering technical society, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Andre has made presentations during National Engineers Week, and spoken on space topics in a number of outreach programs.

Last Updated: 06/20/01