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Karen Espinosa Sarmiento
Doctoral Candidate
São José Dos Campos,São Paulo
Summary
Motivated, hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organizational skills; invests passion and commitment to achieve the organization's vision. Applies analysis and methodologies to lead change and tackle new projects and ideas.
Driven student leveraging studies in power transmission lines hazards due to space weather seeking opportunity to expand skills gaining valuable real-world experience in climate and energy post-doctoral programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
PhD Candidate With Scholarship
National Institute For Space Research (INPE)
São José Dos Campos , São Paulo
2018.02 - Current
- Performed and implemented a methodology to simulate geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) in low-latitude power transmission networks.
- Derived 3-D resistivity models inverting Magnetototelluric (MT) and Geomagnetic Deep Sounding data (GDS) using the parallel code ModEM.
- Implemented data analysis using Matlab, especially competency and experience working with real-time data and applying time and frequency domain analysis techniques, including knowledge of time-series analysis and practical experience using the methods in applications of Space Weather.
- Identified a cluster of substations with a potential risk of larger GICs in a Brazilian power network focusing on mitigation and monitoring strategies.
Reviewer
Space Weather Journal
Washington , DC
2021.12 - 2022.02
- Produced peer review comments based on own knowledge and expertise in space weather hazards.
- Provided written, unbiased, constructive feedback on time and considered the completed research's scientific value.
Internship Student
Oregon State University
Corvallis , Oregon
2021.09 - 2022.02
- Reviewed related literature and conducted investigations to support research efforts.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions to identify potential hazards of GIC in the Brazilian power network.
- Completed research, compiled data, and produced an article in the submission process.
Physiscs Teacher
Anglo American School
Bogotá, Colombia , Cundinamarca
2010.02 - 2016.02
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards of high school.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Research Activities
District University Francisco Jose De Caldas
Bogotá, Colombia , Cundinamarca
2007.02 - 2009.10
- Developed the assembly, calibration, and application of a data acquisition system for global solar irradiation from virtual instrumentation; contemplated in the project for the assembly of an autonomous meteorological station at the Francisco José de Caldas District University.
Physics, Mathematics and Geometry Teacher
Liceo Católico Campestre School
Bogotá, Colombia , Cundinamarca
2006.09 - 2009.07
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics of elementary and high school, participated in elaborating the pedagogical teaching proposal creating interactive learning activities and developed lesson plans.
Education
Ph.D. - Space Weather Hazards And GIC
National Institute For Space Research
São José Dos Campos, Brazil 2018.03 - Current
Master in Space Geophysics - Space Weather And Geomagnetically Induced Currents
National Institute For Space Research
São José Dos Campos, Brazil 2016.02 - 2016.03
Degree in Physics - General Physics
District University Francisco Jose De Caldas
Bogotá, Colombia 2000.07 - 2008.10
Skills
Problem-Solving
Languages
Portuguese
English
Timeline
Reviewer
Space Weather Journal
2021.12 - 2022.02
Internship Student
Oregon State University
2021.09 - 2022.02
Ph.D. - Space Weather Hazards And GIC
National Institute For Space Research
2018.03 - Current
PhD Candidate With Scholarship
National Institute For Space Research (INPE)
2018.02 - Current
Master in Space Geophysics - Space Weather And Geomagnetically Induced Currents
National Institute For Space Research
2016.02 - 2016.03
Physiscs Teacher
Anglo American School
2010.02 - 2016.02
Research Activities
District University Francisco Jose De Caldas
2007.02 - 2009.10
Physics, Mathematics and Geometry Teacher
Liceo Católico Campestre School
2006.09 - 2009.07
Degree in Physics - General Physics
District University Francisco Jose De Caldas
2000.07 - 2008.10