Dr. Roni Goldshmid is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University. She holds a B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. A former Caltech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow and a Rising Star at Stanford University, Dr. Goldshmid is the recipient of the Grinshpen Prize for Excellence in Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on fluid structure interactions, heat transfer, and flow control to address the complex challenges of aerial wildfire suppression. Her current interests include developing advanced experimental and theoretical models, creating predictive statistical tools for wind-fire-vegetation interactions, and designing data-driven optimization algorithms for aerial firefighting operations. By integrating fundamental scientific principles, advanced machine learning techniques, and cutting-edge aerodynamic systems, Dr. Goldshmid aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations.