Rut C. Santana-Santos

Rut C. Santana-Santos is a dedicated aerospace engineering professional currently pursuing a PhD in Robotics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, following a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. As a fellow in the Brooke Owens Fellowship program, involvement includes a Systems Engineering Internship at Northrop Grumman’s HALO Program, along with extensive experience in various roles, including Design & Structures Engineer for Project AV, and internships at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Sikorsky, and multiple positions at Northrop Grumman. Key contributions encompass work on the development of autonomous vehicles, mission concepts for space exploration, and innovative engineering solutions for lunar habitats, highlighting a strong focus on systems engineering, design, and human systems integration.