Background
Campins, Humberto was born on November 9, 1954 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela. Son of Humberto Rafael and Clara (Camejo) Campins. came to the United States, 1973.
Campins, Humberto was born on November 9, 1954 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela. Son of Humberto Rafael and Clara (Camejo) Campins. came to the United States, 1973.
Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, University Kansas, 1977. Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Planetary Sciences, University Arizona, 1982.
Research associate, U. Maryland., College Park, 1982-1985;
research scientist, Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, 1985-1989;
assistant professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1989-1991;
associate professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1991. Associate member Isophot Instrument on the European Space Agency's Infrared Space Observatory, since 1990. Member Venezuelan delegate to the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, 1980-1982.
Member National Aeronautics and Space Administration-European Space Agency Comet Nucleus Sample Return Science Definition Team, 1986-1988, proposal review committee National Aeronautics and Space Administration Infrared Telescope Facility, 1986-1988. Principal investigator airborne observations of the dust in Comet Halley, 1985-1987. Guest lecturer workshop on planetary science Planetary Society, Mexico City, 1987.
Member International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society (division for planetary science).