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Marco G. Fernandez (Fed)
Engineering Technician
Marco G. Fernandez is an engineering technician in the National Fire Research Lab (NFRL). Mr. Fernandez has been an engineering technician at NIST since 1995. Before joining NIST, Mr. Fernandez earned an Associate’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Frederick Community College. Mr. Fernandez has assisted in a range of projects from 100 nanometer particle calibration standards, to full scale room burns. Mr. Fernandez is the primary operator of the large fire calorimetry measurement system at the NFRL. He has worked with NASA on several microgravity combustion experiments, worked with the U.S. Air Force on a project studying fuel additives to reduce jet engine emissions, and worked on the sensor arrays for the hydrogen safety project. Mr. Fernandez has unique fabrication skills to complement the expertise of research staff with his mastery of a wide range of tools and instrumentation.
Awards
- U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal (2023, 2019)
- U.S. Department of Commerce Bronze Medal (2019, 2016)