About me

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

• B.S. Astrophysical & Planetary Science, Quantum Engineering minor (2021 – May 2026)
• B.S. Physics (expected May 2027)
• B.S. Earth Sciences (expected 2028)

Coursework

• Physics and engineering: Materials Science (ASEN 1022), Experimental Physics 1 & 2, Electronics for the Physical Sciences, Scientific Programming, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics
• Summer 2026: GEOL 1010, General Chemistry 1 with lab
• Fall 2026: Earth Materials (ERTH 2005), Planet Earth (ERTH 2001), Intro Earth Science Lab, Astronomical Instrumentation

Interests

• Geothermal energy
• Metallurgy, rare earths and mineral processing
• Earth resources

Experience

• Senior design project (Fall 2025 – Spring 2026): satellite-to-ground line-of-sight and polarization-angle geometry code (Earth-fixed/ECEF frame), client liaison and meeting recorder. See the project →
• Student Employee, CU Dining & Housing (Sep – Dec 2022)

Skills

• Software: Python, C++, Jupyter, MS Office, Google Suite
• Lab and hardware: soldering, circuit boards, Arduino data logging, 3D printer assembly and use
• Languages: English, Spanish (native)

Programs

• Columbia University summer marketing program (2018)
• NYU summer robotics course (2016)

Contact

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrian-ayala-32077923b
• Email: adrianayala.v@gmail.com