B.S. Student
Chemical Engineering
Lydia’s research is focused on corrosion in molten salt reactors. She is currently a junior set to graduate in 2023 with a degree in chemical engineering. Lydia is from Haslet, TX and enjoys walking her dog, cooking, and reading in her free time.
Brian Carpman
B.S. Student
Materials Science and Engineering
Brian’s research is focused on additive manufacturing in molten salt systems. He is a materials science and engineering senior from Houston, TX. When he is not in the lab, Brian enjoys building things, playing video games, and fishing. He also has an identical twin!
Clara De La Torre Garcia
B.S. Student
Chemical Engineering
Clara’s research pertains to molten salt reactors. Clara is from Mexico and is class of ’23. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, volleyball, and reading.
Anthony Kitamura
B.S Student
Nuclear Engineering
Anthony’s research is focused on the modeling of corrosion in molten salt loops. He is class of ’24 and enjoys running, playing guitar, and music. Anthony is from Corinth, TX and is a huge coffee nerd!
Haydn Kroen
B.S. Student
Materials Science and Engineering
Haydn is researching hydrogen penetration in materials. He is class of ’22 from Beeville, TX and enjoys reading and medieval reenactment in his free time.
Diego Macias
B.S. Student
Materials Science and Engineering
Diego’s contribution will be focused on design of nickel-chromium alloys. Diego is a native Houstonian and enjoys watching sports in his free time.
David Magee
B.S. Student
Nuclear Engineering
David’s research is in the permeation of hydrogen through potential advanced nuclear reactor materials at very high temperatures. David is an exchange student coming from Lancaster University in the UK, however originally from Ireland. When not studying David enjoys hiking up mountains, working out, traveling and DJ’ing.
Tyler Marks
B.S. Student
Chemical Engineering
Tyler’s research is focused on material degradation in molten salt reactors. Tyler is a junior from Houston, Texas, and is currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering with a minor in mathematics. He spends his free time reading and playing volleyball.
Sarah McQuaid
B.S. Student
Materials Science and Engineering
Sarah’s research is focused on material corrosion in molten salt reactors. She was born and raised in Thousand Oaks, CA. Outside of the lab, Sarah spends her time competing on A&M’s rowing team and reading.
Marlon Munoz
B.S. Student
Nuclear Engineering
Marlon contributes to research on the effects of ionizing radiation on diffusion in solid materials. He is class of ’23 from Torreón, Mexico. Outside of lab, Marlon enjoys biking, weightlifting, and learning Japanese!