Debbie Senesky Appointed to Aero/Astro Faculty

Debbie G. Senesky has joined the Aero/Astro faculty. Dr. Senesky was a research specialist at the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center at the University of California, Berkeley, developing silicon carbide sensing technology for extreme harsh environments. Dr. Senesky directed research teams sponsored by Siemens Energy, DARPA, the Department of Energy, and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. In addition, she has worked at GE Sensing (formerly NovaSensor), GE Global Research Center, and Hewlett-Packard. Dr. Senesky's research is focused on the development of micro- and nano-scale sensors and actuators, wide bandgap electronic components, and smart ceramic materials for operation within extreme harsh environments.

Dr. Senesky received her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley. She received her B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California.