Current Students
Tristan Arias
Graduate Research Assistant
Working toward a
PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering
Tristan hopes to help make engineering in San Antonio better at addressing pressing social needs.
Researching Since
2024
Tristan analyzes San Antonio heat and air quality data to help find where mitigations are most needed.
Previously Earned:
BS in Engineering Science from Trinity University
Fiona Valorz
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Working toward a
BA in Environmental Studies
Researching Since
2025
Fiona investigates the load characteristics associated with emerging technologies and their implications for Texas’ grid reliability, workforce development, and anticipated electricity production.
Makayla Palacios
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Working toward a
BS in Civil Engineering
Makayla aspires to work towards a career that will engineer sustainable solutions that will provide protection for the environment and build a sustainable future for all communities.
Researching Since
2025
Makayla assists to analyze the data of air quality and its relation to transportation by downloading data from different air sensors and organizing the information from collected SD cards.
Daniela Gaytan
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Working toward a
BS in Civil Engineering
My career goal is to become a civil engineer dedicated to developing sustainable infrastructure solutions that protect natural resources, promote environmental resilience, and create healthier communities.
Researching Since
2025
Daniela assists with various aspects of the research project, including data collection, SIM card retrieval, and data downloading, while gaining experience in foundational research methods.
