Aparna Penmetcha is a Systems Engineer II at Azenta Life Sciences, with experience in mechanical engineering and research. Prior roles include Graduate Research Assistant at Tufts University in the Huang Laboratory and Research Assistant at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, working under Dr. Felix Huang and Dr. Chris Rogers, respectively. Previous internships at Aerosense and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles provided practical experience in mechanical engineering, while positions at Stony Brook University and the International School of the Sacred Heart contributed to leadership and educational skills. Aparna holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Human Robot Interaction from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University.