María Begoña Vila Costas is a renowned Spanish astrophysicist who has dedicated her career to the meticulous study of spiral galaxies, delving deep into the mysteries of the cosmos.
Currently, she resides in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C. and is employed as a highly skilled systems engineer at NASA's esteemed Goddard Space Flight Center.
In her capacity as lead engineer, María plays a crucial role in the development of the Fine Guidance Sensor and Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (FGS-NIRISS) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST),ensuring the seamless integration of this cutting-edge instrument with the telescope.
Moreover, María is responsible for overseeing the final cold test of the FGS-NIRISS instrument group before its integration with the JWST, a task that requires her exceptional expertise and attention to detail.
As a testament to her remarkable expertise and dedication, María is now working on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, further solidifying her position as a leading figure in the field of astrophysics.
