About Me

With a strong passion for interdisciplinary learning across STEM disciplines, Zoé is driven to gain a unique perspective for addressing the complexities inherent in science and engineering. Zoé’s fascination with neuroscience has led her to pursue further knowledge on the chemical and biological factors influencing the effects of spaceflight on the human body. She developed a research payload for a high-fidelity CPR manikin optimized for space environments which was successfully tested on parabolic flight. She is also involved in exploring the impact of lunar surface EVA conditions on astronaut health and operational proficiency. This led her to launch the Gravitas Research Corps, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to space analog research and innovation to study Lunar and Martian environments.

Zoé holds an academic background in Behavioural Neuroscience (2019), Chemistry, and Biology (2022). In 2024, Lord completed her studies in Bioastronautics, with a concentration in EVA Space Suit Evaluation, at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Queen’s University, where her research investigates cognitive load in virtual reality environments. By integrating brain activity and eye-tracking with machine learning, her research aims to personalize VR learning experiences based on the user’s cognitive state.

The road to Zoé’s accomplishments has been an unconventional journey. In her lifelong commitment to learning, discovery, and exploration, she hopes to inspire others to pursue knowledge with curiosity and resolve.