Luis Pimentel
About Luis Pimentel
Luis Pimentel is a Graduate Research Intern at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Graduate Research Intern at Sandia National Laboratories
Luis Pimentel currently works as a Graduate Research Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His role includes contributing to the Autonomy For Hypersonics Mission Campaign and the AutonomyNM Robotarium. He has been involved in designing advanced quadcopter and hexacopter platforms, developing software using ROS and PX4, and conducting research on optimization techniques for calibrating quadcopter dynamics.
Education at Georgia Institute of Technology
Luis Pimentel completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 2017 to 2021. He later pursued a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the same institution, completing it in 2023. These academic accomplishments provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and advanced technical skills.
Undergraduate Researcher at Georgia Tech Lorraine
In 2019, Luis Pimentel worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France, for a span of four months. This position allowed him to gain valuable international research experience, broadening his academic and professional horizons.
Internship at Georgia Tech Research Institute
Luis held an internship at Georgia Tech Research Institute in 2018, focusing on Embedded System Cyber Security for three months. This role based in Atlanta, Georgia, exposed him to practical challenges and solutions in cyber security, particularly within the realm of embedded systems.
Leadership in Georgia Tech VIP Program
From 2017 to 2019, Luis Pimentel led a subteam in the Active Safety for Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles at the Georgia Tech VIP Program. As Subteam Lead, he was responsible for guiding research and development efforts, contributing towards advancements in vehicle safety technologies.