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Undergraduate Student

 

Brandon Diaz Fregoso

Year Joined the Laboratory: Fall 2025, 3rd Year Undergraduate (expected graduation date: May, 2027)

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Hometown: Saint Helena, California

Why I Joined: I joined TEEL for two primary reasons. One being that thermodynamics is one of the most intriguing subjects to me, and two being that Professor Chuang has been both a phenomenal instructor and supportive individual in my pursuit of Aerospace Engineering. On top of that, TEEL as a whole, explores the intersection between sustainability and performance. TEEL laboratory has allowed me to explore the opportunity, role, and the potential that fuel cells can play as valuable technology in renewable energy solutions. Helping me explore and apply relevant topics to aerospace, such as heat and mass transport, fluid mechanics, electrochemistry, porous media, and material science.

Research Interests: My research interests include hybrid propulsion, advanced materials for lightweight and durable applications, along with coupled heat and mass transport in extreme conditions.

Future Goals: Contribute towards research and development in technologies that are both sustainable and performance based, within the commercial aircraft industry.