Juan Romero
PhD student
Energy Team
romeroja@mit.edu
Research Interests
From my earlier experience in robotics hardware, I’ve learned that I am enthusiastic about working at the intersection of machine design and electrical systems design. I aspire to conduct research in this technical context by seeking impactful applications in energy and sustainability. My past M.S. work at UC Berkeley focused on developing fish-inspired robotic systems for coral reef sampling and health monitoring. Currently I’m interested in leveraging my experience with electrical systems and controls for the GEAR Energy team.
Education
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley 2022
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018
Honors and Awards
National Science Foundation - Graduate Research Fellow 2020-2024
UC Berkeley Dept. of Mechanical Engineering - Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor 2022
Hobbies
Gaming, soccer, 3D printing, build projects, learning languages.