The White House has nominated Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., an expert on fatigue and its effects on productivity and safe flight operations, to be a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The nomination was announced on Sept. 30.
Dr. Rosekind has gained international recognition for translating sleep and circadian (body clock) science into practical, effective strategies that enhance performance, safety and health. He currently serves as president and chief scientist of California-based Alertness Solutions. If confirmed, his term would expire Dec. 31, 2014. A former director of the NASA Fatigue Countermeasures Program, Dr. Rosekind has more than 25 years’ experience in conducting aviation research. Rosekind previously served as chief of the Aviation Operations Branch (human factors activities) in the NASA Ames Flight Management and Human Factors Division. “We are pleased with Dr. Rosekind’s nomination to the NTSB,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “His exhaustive research and acclaimed studies have provided proven strategies that have helped many companies address challenges related to pilot fatigue. Given the aviation community’s renewed focus on fatigue in recent months, we believe Dr. Rosekind is the right addition to the Safety Board at the right time.”