
Timeline
About me
PhD Mechanical Engineering Student, 5x NASA Intern
Education

Academy of aviation
2018 - 2020Aviation- Solo phase of flight, working towards PPL licensing. - Currently has an SPL. - Taking a part 141 modulated course to acquire proper licensing for hands-on experience with aircraft and their systems. - Has intermediate knowledge concerning FAA regulations and aviation safety protocols (such as checklists, briefings, and preventative maintenance).

Massapequa high school
2016 - 2019High school diplomaActivities and Societies: - VEX Robotics Club - Marching Band / Wind Ensemble Saxophone - National Honor Society Member - Volunteering

New york institute of technology
2019 - 2023Bachelor of science - bs mechanical engineering, aerospace concentration summa cum laude distinctionActivities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, College Newspaper

New york institute of technology
2024 -Doctor of philosophy - phd mechanical engineering cgpa: 4.00/4.00Activities and Societies: Organization mentor and community outreach participant. Digital holography, acoustic levitation, and system stability.

New york institute of technology
2023 - 2024Master of science - ms mechanical engineering cgpa 3.92/4.00Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Community Service, M.S Thesis in Engineering Analysis, College Newspaper Awarded with Distinction; Graduated with multiple awards in academic integrity and student leadership.

Manhattan college
2024 - 2025Air force rotc, air science and operationsFor professional development.
Experience

Valley stream ufsd 13
Jul 2016 - Jul 2020Volunteer to senior counselor- Head counselor for a class at the summer recreation program.- Works closely with faculty and parents to ensure that the area is safe and that students have a fun time. - Creates new activities on the daily basis and constantly rotates between different environments.- Moved from a Volunteer, to a Junior Counselor, and then to a Senior Counselor.

J c broderick and associates inc
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021Asbestos abatement air sampling technician- Monitors the handling of various asbestos containing materials in large friable and non-friable projects. - Uses data acquisition methods to sample air with phase contrast microscopy and transmission electronic microscopy air cassettes during abatement projects. - Frequently communicates with contractors, managers, and third parties on project sites.- Abides to stringent state rules and regulations to ensure that air sampling runs smoothly during the job.- Works both independently and in teams. Show less

Nasa glenn research center
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021Scientific computing & visualization team: 3d modeling & animation intern- Complete project visualizations seen in the link below. - Supports the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate and Electrified Aircraft Propulsion projects. - Frequently communicates with mentors and team members. - Applies self taught artistic skills and technical expertise towards various projects.- Works both independently and in teams.- Participates in various outreach activities across the nation and world.- Volunteered with peers and joined in on a collaborative outreach effort with TechLit Africa. Show less

Nasa glenn research center
Jun 2022 - Sept 2022Turbomachinery design for a hybrid electric novel aircraft turbofan engine- Supports NASA GRC's Turbomachinery Branch, Aircraft Propulsion core competency, & Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. - Utilizes Linux-based systems and terminal programs to carry out 2D optimization, CFD, and blade design.- Utilizes Fortran, Python, and additiinal specialized design coding languages for projects.- Created preliminary visualizations and renders of early HPT designs with design team.

Nasa glenn research center
Jan 2023 - May 2023Flight simulation development for a commercial-class hybrid electric experimental aircraft- Using X-Plane toolkits to bring a hybrid-elextric commerical aircraft to life. - Works on avionics layouts for cutting-edge hybrid-electric aircraft. - Integrates flight controls with simulations. - Utilizes theoretical aerodynamics and weight/balance info to make simulations more real.

Nasa - national aeronautics and space administration
Jun 2023 - Jan 2024Astrophysics gomap (great observatories maturation program) intern- Analyses for test campaigns. - Drafted technology notes/briefs for space telescope engineering applications.- Outreach, engagement, and administrative assistance.

Nasa goddard space flight center
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024Visiting research assistant- Via Southeastern Universities Research Association Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science & Technology II. - Engineering analysis, statistics.- Digital twin finite element analysis models.- Composites.

New york institute of technology
Nov 2024 - nowGraduate research assistant
Licenses & Certifications

2-day suborbital spaceflight course
Nastar centerAug 2025
Certified peer educator (cpe)
Naspa - student affairs administrators in higher educationJul 2025- View certificate

Edx verified certificate for introduction to generative ai
EdxMay 2024 
Faa first class airman medical certificate
Federal aviation administrationNov 2024
Student private pilot 14 cfr pt. 141
Federal aviation administrationJan 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Brianna HobertMechanical Engineering Graduate Achievement Award New York Tech College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Apr 2024 "This award is conferred upon an outstanding graduate student who combines scholarship with personal achievements."
- Awarded to Brianna HobertOutstanding Graduate Student Award New York Tech Office of Student Life Apr 2024 "Presented to a graduate student who has made a significant contribution to the New York Tech community and inspires others to do the same."
- Awarded to Brianna HobertOutstanding Graduate Student Award New York Tech College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Apr 2024 "This award is conferred upon an outstanding graduate student who demonstrates achievements in research and scholarship, and achievement in development of a new algorithm, concept, or device."
- Awarded to Brianna Hobert2X NASA PAXC Intern Spotlight NASA PAXC May 2023 Issued Fall 2021, Spring 2023
- Awarded to Brianna HobertNYIT Gottlieb Koenig Award New York Institute of Technology Mar 2023 "Presented to a graduating senior with a high academic average in mechanical engineering and a record of service to the college and/or the outside community."
- Awarded to Brianna HobertNYIT Honor Student - Dec 2019 Dec 2019-Present
- Awarded to Brianna HobertTeenHacks LI Best UI Award TeenHacks LI Sponsors November 1, 2019 Alongside Christopher Sciortino and Kaela Brunner, we took home the best UI award over 70+ participating teams. Please refer to the link below to view our program.https://devpost.com/software/formuladd-hcofak
- Awarded to Brianna HobertScholastic Art & Writing Silver Key Award for Northeast Region at Large Scholastic Art & Writing Committee March 1, 2019 Won an award for excellence in digital art.
- Awarded to Brianna HobertScholastic Art & Writing Gold Key Award for Northeast Region at Large Scholastic Art & Writing Committee March 1, 2018 Won an award for excellence in digital art.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Speaker
Issued by NASA Glenn Research Center
Associated with Brianna HobertVolunteer Photographer
Issued by Self (Artist)
Associated with Brianna HobertSecretary
Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on May 2025
Associated with Brianna HobertCoECS Alumni Association Task Force Member
Issued by New York Institute of Technology on Jul 2025
Associated with Brianna HobertVice President
Issued by AIAA on Sept 2025
Associated with Brianna HobertPeer Health Educator
Issued by New York Institute of Technology on May 2025
Associated with Brianna HobertPresident
Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Apr 2023
Associated with Brianna HobertNASA International SpaceApps Challenge Global Judge
Issued by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Jun 2023
Associated with Brianna HobertSenior Staff Writer
Issued by New York Institute of Technology on Mar 2021
Associated with Brianna HobertCo-Vice President
Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Jan 2022
Associated with Brianna HobertMember
Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Oct 2022
Associated with Brianna HobertPeer Lead
Issued by NASA Glenn Research Center on Jun 2022
Associated with Brianna Hobert
Languages
- spSpanish
- geGerman
- enEnglish
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