Dr Christina Dunker
About Dr Christina Dunker
Dr. Christina Dunker is a Flight Analyst at Rocket Lab, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a PhD from Technische Universität Berlin and has extensive experience in aerospace engineering, including previous roles at the German Aerospace Center and Scion.
Work at Rocket Lab
Dr. Christina Dunker has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Flight Analyst since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing flight data and ensuring the safety and efficiency of rocket launches. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Flight Safety Analyst at Rocket Lab from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on flight safety protocols and risk assessment. Her experience at Rocket Lab spans a total of four years, contributing to the company's mission in the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Dunker holds a PhD from Technische Universität Berlin, where she specialized in Aerodynamics and Flight Test Instrumentation. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles and practices. This expertise is complemented by her practical experience in various engineering roles, enhancing her analytical skills in flight analysis and safety.
Background
Dr. Dunker has a diverse professional background in aerospace engineering. She worked at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) for nearly a decade, serving as both a Research Engineer and a Certification Engineer. Her tenure at DLR lasted from 2008 to 2017, during which she gained extensive experience in aerospace research and certification processes. Following her time at DLR, she worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Scion in Christchurch for one year before transitioning to academia as a Lecturer at the University of Canterbury for four months in 2019.
Professional Experience
Dr. Dunker has held several significant positions in the aerospace industry. Her career includes roles at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as both a Research Engineer and Certification Engineer, where she contributed to various aerospace projects over a span of nine years. After her time at DLR, she worked at Scion as an Aerospace Engineer for one year and then briefly served as a Lecturer at the University of Canterbury. Her cumulative experience in these roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of flight analysis and safety.