Ekaterina Skorniakova
About Ekaterina Skorniakova
Ekaterina Skorniakova is a Mechatronics Intern currently working at Ghost Robotics and has a strong background in robotics, mechatronics, and machine learning. She has held various roles in education and research, including positions at M51 Space, Inc. and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at Ghost Robotics
Ekaterina Skorniakova serves as a Mechatronics Intern at Ghost Robotics, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she engages in various projects related to robotics and mechatronics, contributing to the development of advanced robotic systems. Her internship is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Ekaterina Skorniakova is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has been studying since 2020. She previously studied Chinese Studies at Beijing No. 80 High School for one year from 2019 to 2020. Her academic background supports her strong interest in robotics, mechatronics, machine learning, embedded systems, and circuit design.
Background
Ekaterina Skorniakova has a diverse background in education and work experience. She studied at Convent of the Sacred Heart from 2015 to 2019 before attending the University of Pennsylvania. Her international experience includes participation in the NSLI-Y program with the U.S. Department of State, where she spent eight months in Beijing, China, and New Taipei, Taiwan.
Professional Experience
Before her current role at Ghost Robotics, Ekaterina worked as Rover Payload Lead at M51 Space, Inc. in Philadelphia from 2022 to 2023. She also has experience as a Mathematics Teaching Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania since 2021. Additionally, she worked as an SAT Tutor for Varsity Tutors in 2020 and as an Online Private Tutor for iD Tech Camps from 2020 to 2021.
Research and Development Involvement
Ekaterina Skorniakova has been involved as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Modular Robotics Lab (GRASP Lab) since 2022. In this position, she contributes to research initiatives in robotics, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in the field.