Michelle Padilla is a skilled Materials Engineer specializing in tribology at TerraPower since February 2025. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Student Researcher at Martini Research Group from October 2021 to December 2024, where a research project focused on lubricant behavior for space applications was led. Previous roles include a Graduate Engineer position at SpaceX, where tribological and corrosion systems were activated, and a Tribology Intern at TerraPower LLC, contributing to materials selection for sodium fast reactor components. Educational qualifications consist of a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, anticipated in December 2024, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, completed in December 2022, both from the University of California, Merced. Additional experience includes supervisory roles in event management and community engagement.
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