Alec Melendez

OUR Ambassador
Majors: Electrical Engineering B.S., Applied Physics B.S. 
Mentor: Fatima Toor
Biography
My research involves developing a 3D printed trace-gas sensor for greenhouse gas emissions. I enjoy it because I'm helping to create a solution that could reduce pollution by enabling more emissions monitoring while remaining affordable for practicality. I enjoy my research because it has introduced me to the field of photonics and pushed me to pursue similar research in graduate school.
 
Outside of research I enjoy running and racing in the Bix7, as well as ultramarathons. I also enjoy reading, hiking, playing videogames and hanging out with friends.