Biographies

Team Members:

Ryan Barrett

Ryan Barrett is a Freshman studying Chemical Engineering at Drexel University. He is pursuing an education minor through the DragonsTeach track and hopes that teaching becomes a part of his career. Out of school, he enjoys reading and spontaneous adventures.
Ryan can be reached at:
rfb45@drexel.edu

Evan Cook

Evan Cook is a Freshman in the Civil Engineering Department at Drexel University. This coming summer Evan will be taking part in an internship with UGI corporation for 3 months.  Evan wants to get his Civil Engineering degree and then in the future return to school to minor in law.  Evan's favorite thing to do when not studying is playing soccer with his friends.
Evan can be contacted at his email:
eac322@drexel.edu

Jacob Manera

Jacob Manera is a Freshman Mechanical Engineering student at Drexel University. This is his third term at Drexel, and he is enjoying his time at the school. He will participate in a joint Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering research program during this coming summer. Outside of core classes, he studies nutrition and pursues rock climbing.
If you have any questions, Jacob can be reached at his email:
jdm398@drexel.edu

Jacob Nantz
Freshman Material Science and Engineering Major

Jacob Nantz is a Freshman Material Science and Engineering student at Drexel University. Jacob is advancing through his career in his department by planning on researching over the Summer and plans on completing his BSMS program in Material Science. He is also an Eagle Scout and enjoys the outdoors and camping. He also is a part of the DragonsTeach STEM education program at Drexel, and plans on minoring in education.
Jacob can be reached at:
jmn335@drexel.edu

Advisor:

Richard Cairncross  Email: cairncross@drexel.edu

Research Interests: 

• Bio-diesel production
• Sustainability
• Waste to Energy Systems
• Biodegradable Polymers and Composites