Biography
Dr. Andino is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and member of the graduate faculty of Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering. Her research focuses on chemical kinetics and mechanisms as applied to the fields of atmospheric chemistry, air pollutant sensing, and air pollution control. Dr. Andino received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked in the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry departments at Ford Motor Company for 2 years. Her activities in the Chemical Engineering Department at Ford focused on characterizing the reactions taking place on novel materials to be used in catalytic converters. Her activities in the Chemistry department at Ford were aimed at determining the air quality impacts of fuels and alternative fuels.She joined the Ford Motor Company team immediately after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University. Dr. Andino has published numerous journal articles in the field of air pollution and atmospheric chemistry, and is a registered professional engineer. Dr. Andino has received several prestigious national awards, including the National Science Foundation CAREER award and three (3) NASA Tech Brief awards, among many others. She was also selected and served on high profile National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering panels.
Comments
We want to hear from you. Did this page remind you of any experiences you’ve had? Did you realize something new? Please take a moment to tell us about it—and we’ll keep it confidential.