Alex received his bachelor’s degree in environmental science with minors in corporate social responsibility and general business from Temple University. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in energy systems focusing on different large-scale solar photovoltaic implementation and viability situations. During Alex’s time as an undergraduate researcher at Temple University, he explored various economic and environmental impacts of large-scale solar photovoltaic arrays. After interning with sustainable business consulting firm Sustrana, Alex gained a deep interest in the importance of various lifecycle analyses of large scale renewable energy projects and plans to focus his research on similar projects. Outside of academia, he enjoys playing soccer, backpacking, and traveling.