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Dr. Penina Axelrad is a University of Colorado Distinguished Professor and Joseph T. Negler Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has held academic roles since 1992, serving as Department Chair from 2012–2017. A member of the National Academy of Engineering since 2019, her research focuses on GNSS technology, satellite navigation, and remote sensing applications. She has authored over 223 publications and secured $17.5M in research grants.
Education:
- Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1991
- S.M., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, MIT, 1986
- S.B., Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option), MIT, 1985
Research Interests: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), multipath mitigation, GNSS reflectometry, orbital dynamics, and quantum sensing for Earth science. Her work bridges astrodynamics, satellite navigation, and environmental monitoring.
Awards:
- Member, National Academy of Engineering (2019)
- Women In Aerospace Educator Award (2016)
- Institute of Navigation Samuel Burka Award (2012)
- AIAA Summerfield Book Award (2011)
Advising & Grants: Advised numerous students (no names listed) and led major grants including NASA Quantum Pathways Institute and Sentinel-6 orbit determination projects. Active in Institute of Navigation leadership roles.
Labs/Teams: Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR), Quantum Pathways Institute, and collaborative efforts on CubeSat atomic clock experiments.
