Victoria De La Trinidad
About Victoria De La Trinidad
Victoria De La Trinidad is an intern specializing in Laser and Experimental Systems Engineering at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2022. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of California, Davis, and has experience in research and engineering related to robotics and control systems.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Victoria De La Trinidad currently holds a position as a Laser & Experimental System Engineering Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has been working since 2022. Previously, she completed a one-month internship in the same role in 2021. Her work involves engaging with advanced laser systems and experimental setups, contributing to the laboratory's research and development efforts in high-energy physics and related fields.
Education and Expertise
Victoria De La Trinidad earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological/Biosystems Engineering from the University of California, Davis, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, which she obtained from 2012 to 2016 at the same institution. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in biological systems and animal sciences.
Research Experience at University of California, Davis
Victoria worked as a Junior Research Specialist at the University of California, Davis, from 2017 to 2019. During her two years at the UCD Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, she contributed to various research projects, enhancing her skills in experimental design and data analysis within the field of immunology.
Contributions to NASA CubeSat Mission
Victoria De La Trinidad contributed to the NASA CubeSat mission REALOP I as a member of both the Attitude Determination & Control Systems team and the Structures Team. Her involvement in this mission reflects her capability in working on complex aerospace projects, focusing on the design and implementation of systems critical for satellite operations.
Technical Skills and Projects
Victoria has developed a LabVIEW program aimed at the maintenance and qualification of pulsed power conditioning units at the National Ignition Facility. This project showcases her technical skills in programming and system management, particularly in high-energy environments, and highlights her strong interest in robotic and control systems, engineering mechanics, and thermodynamics.