Jacob Alvarez

Jacob Alvarez is an R&D Test Engineer at Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. since October 2023, following a comprehensive background in mechanical engineering. Previous experience includes internships at Northrop Grumman, where Jacob worked on CAD, 3D printing, thermal analysis, and test procedures. Jacob has also conducted research as an undergraduate researcher at Stanford University and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, focusing on fuel cell systems and dust plasmas, respectively. Additionally, Jacob served as an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow in introductory engineering sciences and worked as a tutor in statics and physics. Academic credentials include a PhD and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.