Alex Bruefach

Alex Bruefach is a seasoned researcher with a robust academic background and professional experience in materials science and engineering. Alex completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Biology from Temple University and subsequently earned a Master's degree and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Professional experience includes serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Temple University, contributing to a project on the mechanism of iron release from ferritin biomolecules, and participating in a research experience at Stanford University focused on optimizing electrothermal systems. Notably, Alex worked at Berkeley Lab as a Graduate Fellow and Researcher, developing synthesis frameworks and contributing to publications in top-tier journals. Additional roles include a Research Scientist internship at Meta and a strategy consultant for Biotech Connection - Bay Area, where Alex focused on advancing Far-UVC light technology awareness. Skills encompass advanced techniques such as Transmission Electron Microscopy, data processing with MATLAB and Python, and applications in software engineering and machine learning.