University at Buffalo (UB)
Eleonora Botta
PhD
Research Interests
Dynamics and control of space tethers and large flexible space structures, active debris removal, collision detection and avoidance, spacecraft dynamics
Education
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 2017
- MEng, Space Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2013
- BEng, Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2010
Awards and Honors
- 2024: NFS Young Professional of the Year. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Niagara Frontier Section (NFS)
- 2023-24 President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring
- 2023 SEAS Early Career Teacher of the Year Award, University at Buffalo
- 2018 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Faculty of Engineering, McGill University
- 2015 Amelia Earhart Fellowship. Zonta International
- 2013 - 2016 McGill Engineering Doctoral Award (MEDA). Faculty of Engineering, McGill University
- 2013 - 2016 Werner Graupe International Fellowship in Engineering. Antje Graupe Pryor Foundation
- 2010, 2013 Giovanni Zampese Award