Dr. Douglas Terrier is NASA’s Chief Technologist. He is the Agency’s principal advisor on technology and guides NASA’s comprehensive technology investment strategy. Prior to this assignment he was the Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center. Dr. Terrier’s previous leadership roles at NASA include: Deputy Director of JSC’s Strategic Partnership Office and Associate Director of Engineering where he led teams responsible for development of spacecraft for NASA’s human exploration program.
Prior to joining NASA, Dr. Terrier worked in the commercial aerospace sector for a total of 23 years. He managed International Business Development for Lockheed Martin in the Asia/Pacific region. Dr. Terrier led Lockheed Martin’s Executive Strategy Team in their successful bid for the DOD’s Joint Strike Fighter program. He also served in project management roles on several DOD weapon system programs including: The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, A-12 Lightning, National Aerospace Plane and other classified programs.
Dr. Terrier earned a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas. He holds patents for his work in aerospace propulsion and has published numerous technical papers. He has earned the Lockheed Martin “Outstanding Technical Achievement” award on four occasions, several NASA “Superior Technical Accomplishment” awards and the NASA Leadership medal.
Dr. Terrier is the proud father of two daughters and a son. In his spare time, he is an avid soccer player and an aircraft owner and pilot.
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