Alex Zhao

Alex Zhao is a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in mechanical design and engineering, currently serving as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Cislune and a Mechanical Engineer for Penn Electric Racing. Throughout various roles, Alex has designed and optimized components for race cars, conducted research on micro-aerial vehicles, and secured funding through sponsorships for robotics teams. Notably, Alex has held roles such as Consumer Retail Investment Analyst at the Wharton Investment and Trading Group and Operations Member for Penn Electric Racing, demonstrating strong skills in communication, leadership, and technical design. Past experience includes product development internships and serving as a student board member, where Alex championed student advocacy and mental health initiatives within the Capistrano Unified School District.