Valeria Vasquez-Barros

Valeria Vasquez-Barros is a mechanical engineer with experience spanning various roles in academia and industry. Currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at The Johns Hopkins University, Valeria focuses on WRF simulations and observational data for offshore wind farms. Previous experience includes a Product Engineer Intern role at CoapTech, conducting root cause analysis and quantitative design optimization, and a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where Valeria developed a prototype for an endoscopic agent injector. Additionally, experience as a Facility Manager involved overseeing operations and managing conflicts, while a research assistant role at Universidad Pontificia Comillas centered on biomaterials. An internship at Toyota North America involved body design and optimizing component materials. Valeria holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in the same field.