denisse@scicamp.org
Contamination Control Engineer with NASA experience working on satellites, science instruments, and launch vehicles with a specialty in Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T), contamination control, cleanroom management, environmental testing, and Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) Testing. Possess a comprehensive background in data analysis, analytical chemistry, and the space environment. Reputation for attention to detail, adaptability, managing risk, and high-quality work. Adept at leading and developing teams and managing projects valued at $2M. Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge in multi-modal learning solutions across topics, training initiatives, research, design, and development, and impact analysis.
Masters of Science (2012) Material Science and Engineering, Virginia Institute of Technology, Blacksburg, VA [Contamination Control and Planetary Protection for Spaceflight Applications,]
Bachelor of Science (2010) Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Mathematics), Florida International University, Miami, FL
NASA ISSAC Group Achievement 2016
NASA FIRST Leadership 2015
NASA IRVE III Group Achievement 2014
Outstanding Performance 2013
NASA Director’s Award 2012
NASA Ambassador Award 2010
Winner, Research Poster 2009
NASA Commendation 2009
Scholar of the year 2008
McNair Scholar 2007
Dr. Andrew Holland, Ross Burgon, Karen Holland, Riccardo Rampini, Sarah Castillo, Denisse Aranda. “Testing in Preparation for Space Launch of Real Time Particle Fallout (PFO) Monitoring Instrument”. IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC). Antalya-Turkey, October 2022.
Dr. Lubos Brieda, Elana Helou, Tianxiang Zhao, Joseph Wang, Denisse Aranda. “Experimental investigation of QCM-derived sticking coefficients for use in molecular transport simulation”. SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, San Diego, California, August 2022.
Dr. Keith Gordon, Gugu Rutherford, and Denisse Aranda. “Method for the Collection, Gravimetric, and Chemical Analysis of Nonvolatile Residue (NVR) on Surfaces”. NASA Technical Memorandum. NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, Mark 2017.
Denisse Aranda, Nadia Lima, Cristian Acevedo, Leonel Lagos, and Edgar Polo. “Thermal Analysis of a Special Grout Mixture for In-Situ Decommissioning”. Waste Management Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, February 27, 2011.
Denisse Aranda, Kevin LaMott, Stephen Wood, “Solar Stirling Engine for Remote Power and Disaster Relief,” Florida International University, Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Presentations, Miami, Florida, April 2010.
Denisse Aranda, Dr. McDaniel “The Effect of Ultrasound in Unplugging Radioactive Waste from Department of Energy Pipelines”, Waste Management Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, March 2009.
Dr. Fran Hurwitz, Denisse Aranda, Megah Gallagher, “High-Temperature Aerogels in the Al2O3- SiO2 System”, NASA Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (STARS) – Volume 47, Number 5, Page 47, March 16, 2009.
Dr. Fran Hurwitz, Denisse Aranda, “Aerogels in the Al2O3- SiO2 System”, Unites States Advanced Ceramics Association, Cocoa Beach, FL. January 2009.
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