Aldo Vidaña
About Aldo Vidaña
Aldo Vidaña is an R&D Microelectronics Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in materials engineering and extensive research experience.
R&D Microelectronics Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories
Aldo Vidaña is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as an R&D Microelectronics Engineer, a role he began in 2022. His work at this prestigious institution in the United States involves conducting research and development in the field of microelectronics. Sandia National Laboratories is known for its focus on national security, innovative technology, and scientific research, making it a key player in the microelectronics sector.
Materials Engineer at White Sands Missile Range
Prior to his current role, Aldo Vidaña worked as a Materials Engineer at White Sands Missile Range from 2020 to 2022. During his two years at this U.S. Army testing area located in White Sands, New Mexico, he contributed to materials engineering projects, which are crucial for the development and testing of military equipment and missile systems.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Aldo Vidaña holds advanced degrees from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering, a program he completed from 2016 to 2019. Prior to this, he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from 2010 to 2015 at UTEP. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both electrical and materials engineering disciplines.
Research Experience at CEA, Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science, and UC Santa Barbara
Aldo Vidaña has an extensive research background. In 2015, he spent four months at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) in Grenoble, France. Additionally, he was a Research Assistant at the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science from 2014 to 2019, based in Berkeley, California and El Paso, Texas. In 2014, he also interned for three months at UC Santa Barbara, engaging in research that contributed to his broad expertise in the field.
Academic and Teaching Roles at The University of Texas at El Paso
Aldo Vidaña has held multiple roles at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in a VLSI Nanotechnology Class in 2015 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Nano Materials Integration Lab from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Pre-Calculus Peer Leader from 2012 to 2013 and an Engineering Ambassador for the ExciTES Summer Institute in 2012. These positions reflect his commitment to education and mentoring within the engineering community.