Julia Espinoza Mejia

Julia Espinoza Mejia is a chemical engineering researcher and industry professional with experience in petroleum processes and process optimization. She began her career in 2010 as a process engineer for one of the second largest oil companies in Peru. After earning a master's degree through the Fulbright Scholarship, she continued her studies at the University of Kansas in the petroleum department, where she is now a PhD candidate finishing her degree this year. In addition to her academic work, she serves as Vice President of the AIChE Peru section and as one of the directors of a research experience program for Peruvian undergraduates. She is also a member of the American Chemical Society. Her path into engineering was motivated by a desire to break from traditional expectations and pursue problem-solving roles, and she draws inspiration from her advisor, the only female professor in the petroleum department at the time.