Giovanna Ramirez – International Institute for Astronautical Sciences

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Name	Giovanna Ramirez
Nationality	Colombia
Bio	Giovanna Estefania Ramírez Ruiz received her professional degree in Electronic Engineering, as well as a Master’s Degree in Development and Comprehensive Project Management. She is also a certified aviation pilot, she has participated in various training as an analog astronaut and aerospace engineering courses in different countries such as Japan, Poland, Mexico and the United States. She is a Professor of the master’s program in aerospace engineering at the San Buenaventura University and the Julio Garavito Colombian School of Engineering. She is a member of the Board of Governors of the Society of Aerospace and Electronic Systems AES (2023-2024). Past President of the AESS Colombia chapter (2019-2021); Mentor of the United Nations (UN) “Space For Women” program; Former fellow of the Japan Global Space consortium, Researcher and developer of a space mission through a HeptaSat-satellite. She has worked in the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation and in the Postgraduate School of the Colombian Aerospace Force. She has been involved in several national and international research projects in cooperation with IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), UNISEC (University Space Engineering) and the Colombian Aerospace Force. She has recognitions such as: “50 Memorable Latina Women Award, 2023”; recognition of women in science “Ada Byron 2021”; “Successful Women Award Colombia 2020” in the Science and Technology category; Best Young professional IEEE 2019; Entrepreneur of the year 2018 ‘with the JULIO GARAVITO award’, and Author of the “Genius Pamper” invention. Recognized as Young Promise under 30 years old by COLPARMEX – México, and selected as Recipient of the International Galileo Cathedra by COLPARMEX.
Academic Background	Electronic engineer, Master in Development and Comprehensive Project Management, graduated from the Colombian School of Engineering Julio Garavito University; Aviation pilot. Analog Astronaut of the Polish Aerospace Training Center; Mentor of the space program “Space For Women” initiative of the United Nations (UN). Former scholarship recipient of the Global Space Consortium of Japan, researcher and developer of a space mission for Colombia through a space satellite. She has taken different aerospace engineering training in countries such as the United States, Mexico, Turkey, among others, with the aim of becoming more and more prepared and fulfilling her dream of going to space. She has published 2 international books, 5 research papers in indexed journals, 8 innovation and research projects, she has been the referee of 1 international science book and director of 7 master’s theses of the Colombian Air Force, most of them Publications have a focus on aerospace scientific dissemination. The books are titled: “When the Sky is not the limit, Analog Astronauts” with ISBN 978-607-99670-1-7 published in March 2022 and “Creating Titans – Tips to introduce children to the world of science” in February 2022 with ISBN 978-607-99670-0-0. Her research papers are titled: Development of a methodology for project management in the aerospace sector in Colombia, in June 2021; Administration model to optimize resources of the security and defense system of air bases, in March 2022, the previous 2 published in the magazine “Ciencia y Poder Aéreo” of the Colombian Air Force. On the other hand, the article “Strategy for strengthening the academic curriculum of the “MADGSI”, focused from the perspective of cybersecurity and cyberdefense” published in the magazine of the University of the Armed Forces of Ecuador in April 2022 Likewise the article: “The Challenge of Transformation Inspired by Minisatellites” published in Computer Magazine, among others. The books and publications are available for free download in 3 languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese, and with this literature, she seeks to reach every young person, every child, or every reader, so that they have an approach to the aerospace world. . She has provided technical and/or methodological support for 7 master’s theses of students of the program in Direction and Management of Comprehensive Security of the Colombian Air Force. FURTHER TRAINING Analog Astronaut Training, Pila Poland, March 2024. LUNARES Research Station PEGASUS mission As a: Commander Summer Space School, Samara Russia, August- September 2024 Samara University Space Engineering Training As a: Scholarship participant Analog Astronaut Training, Mexico, November – December 2021. College of Postgraduates in Administration of the Republic of Mexico (COLPARMEX) Genesis Project, Alpha mission. As a: Commander Analog Astronaut Training, Poland, September – October 2021. Analog Astronaut Training Center (AATC) KEPLERIA mission As a: Communications Officer WorldSkills online, Samara, August 2020. Project: Design, development and implementation of an Earth observation satellite. Introduction to Rocket and Satellites Engineering, International Online Certificate Program. Russian Science Festival, April 12-17, 2020. Certification in Development and Teaching of Satellites, Nihon University, Japan, 2019. Program: CanSat Leadership Training Program CLTP 10. ‘2019 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace’, Torino, Italy, 2019. Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society -AESS Research project: ExoMars 2020, Mission Mars. As a: Researcher. ‘2019 Radar Conference’ Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 2019. Research project: Remotely operated submarine, for measuring the physico-chemical characteristics of water. Summer School and development of radars, MIT. As a: Researcher and attendee. V Scientific Expedition of Colombia to Antarctica ‘Almirante Campos’, Antarctica, 2019. Research project: Electronic Dosimeters for the Detection and Prevention of Cosmic Radiation in the Antarctic Zone. As a: Researcher. ‘POLAR 2018 ‘ Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research- SCAR, Switzerland, 2018. Research project: Radiometry and atmospheric characteristics of the Antarctic zone for the development of aviation ‘for the Colombian Air Force. As an: Exposer Snap Circuits Course ‘Snap World Training’ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – IEEE, Bogotá, 2018. Entrepreneurship Course ‘Fly to the Future’ Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Bogotá, 2017-2018. Aviation course ‘Rotax 912 motors’ Ok Fly Aviation, Guaymaral Airport, Bogotá, 2017. Course for CAPM-PMI certification Project Management Institute Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Bogotá, 2017. Engineering congress ‘Reunión Nacional de Ramas IEEE R9’ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – IEEE, Armenia, 2017. Diplomat in Project Management Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Bogotá, 2016 Course of printed sensors and microsystems Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, Bogotá, 2016 Course of Digital and Sequential Electronics SENA, Bogotá, 2013
Professional Interests	I am truly excited about the opportunity to join the IIAS Astronautic Institute, driven by my deep passion for space exploration and the advancement of cutting-edge technologies in the field of astronautics. My goal is to continue growing as a professional in key areas such as space propulsion system research, satellite and space station design, and the development of interplanetary communication technologies. Additionally, I am fascinated by the study of space biology and the execution of experiments in microgravity environments. I am also eager to prepare myself for future opportunities to travel to space and contribute to human spaceflight missions. I am committed to promoting space science in Colombia and Latin America, as well as to international collaboration to advance our exploration of the universe. I aspire to contribute to innovative projects that expand our understanding of space and create new opportunities for the future of humanity in the cosmos.
Certifications	Open University Student