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Areas of Expertise
Johnson Space Center (JSC) has unique expertise in many areas, including:
  • Artificial Intelligence and Human-computer Interface
  • Life Sciences
  • Human Space Flight Operations
  • Avionics
  • Sensors
  • Communications
Patent Portfolio
In addition to the areas of expertise listed above, the Technology Transfer Office at JSC has a diverse portfolio of inventions available for licensing, especially in these categories:
  • Robotics, Automation and Control
  • Sensors
  • Health, Medicine and Biotechnology
  • Communications
For more information on how to license technologies with NASA’s Johnson Space Center, please visit: technology.nasa.gov/license.


Our Staff
Leonard Yowell
Technology Transfer Office Chief
Leonard Yowell
281.483.2811
leonard.yowell-1@nasa.gov
Walt Ugalde
Licensing and Marketing Lead
Walt Ugalde
281.483.8615
walter.g.ugalde@nasa.gov
Abe Gutierrez
Licensing Specialist
Abe Gutierrez
281.792.7971
abraham.gutierrez-1@nasa.gov
Kathryn Acuna
Software Release Specialist
Kathryn Acuna
281.483.2066
kathryn.y.acuna@nasa.gov
Arlene M. Andrews
License Administrator
Arlene M. Andrews
281.483.4730
arlene.m.andrews@nasa.gov

Contact us:
Johnson Space Center
Technology Transfer Office
MS: XT
Houston, TX 77058
281.483.3809
jsc-techtran@mail.nasa.gov