Sanjuana Partida
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Sanjuana Partida is a systems engineer and robotics researcher whose work centers on the development of autonomous systems for space exploration, with a particular emphasis on robotic mining technologies for extraterrestrial environments. Her most notable contribution is the design and construction of the DustyTRON mining robot, a student-led project entered into the 2016 NASA Robotics Mining Competition (RMC). This work, detailed in her highly cited paper *Developing a Mining Robot for Mars Exploitation*, demonstrates a practical, hands-on approach to solving the challenges of in-situ resource utilization on Mars. By guiding a team of Systems Engineering students through the full engineering lifecycle—from concept and design to build and competition—Partida has not only advanced the field of space robotics but also fostered the next generation of aerospace engineers. Her research has garnered 5 citations, reflecting its relevance in academic and space agency circles. Partida’s achievement lies in bridging academic training with real-world NASA missions, proving that student-led innovation can contribute meaningfully to the future of planetary exploration.
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