Jackson Hall is a junior at Utah State University studying Civil & Environmental Engineering. He is working toward becoming a transportation engineer, and enjoys reading in his free time. He also loves watching sports with his fiancée and playing card games to unwind.

Dawson Tree is a junior at Utah State studying data science with minors in political science and statistics. Besides transportation, he is also very interested in applying data science to sports and politics. Dawson loves watching sports and movies, being outdoors, and good hot sauce.

Bronson is a sophomore at Utah State University studying engineering with interests in electric vehicles, embedded systems, and digital design. Beyond engineering, he enjoys exploring hands-on projects and emerging technologies. Bronson loves playing the violin, skiing, and board games.

Thomas Allen is a sophomore at Utah State University pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He is focusing his studies on transportation engineering and is interested in how infrastructure shapes modern mobility. Outside of his coursework, Thomas is an avid outdoor adventurer and enjoys 3D printing. In his free time, he can often be found playing city-building simulators, further exploring his passion for urban planning and design.

Mason is a senior at Utah State University studying Information Systems with a minor in Computer Science. He is passionate about using analytics tools to find hidden patterns in data and turning numbers into stories. In his free time, he loves playing basketball, tennis, running, golfing, and snowboarding.

Reese Gearhart is a junior at Utah State University studying political science with a minor in American Sign Language. They are focusing their studies on US politics and world events, aiming to work in advocacy for disabled and underrepresented populations. In their free time, they like to do digital art, animation, and creative writing, as well as the occasional gaming session with friends.

Marcelo Pignatari recently completed his PhD in Applied Economics at Utah State University, defending his dissertation in April 2026. His research applies discrete choice experiments to food labeling and environmental policy, with a focus on preference heterogeneity and valuation methods. He is currently a research assitant collaborating with the Civil and Environmental Engineering department on travel behavior and transportation demand modeling.

Seth Beddes is an Electrical Engineering student at Utah State University with a strong focus on embedded systems, control theory, and autonomous technologies. He is a former researcher in the Grajdura Research Group. He has extensive experience developing microcontroller-based systems using STM32, Arduino, and ESP32 platforms, and specializes in integrating hardware and software for robotics, sensing, and IoT applications. He strives to combine engineering innovation with disciplined leadership to create efficient, mission-driven solutions that embody excellence and integrity.

Kishore Ragul Alagarsamy is pursuing his M.S. in Computer Science at Utah State University (expected May 2026). He is a former researcher in the Grajdura Research Group, where he contributed to projects at the intersection of transportation systems, hazard response, and large-scale data analytics. In addition to his transportation research, Kishore has worked as a Data Engineer at the Utah Water Research Laboratory, where he developed end-to-end ETL pipelines, implemented data validation frameworks using Great Expectations, and integrated geospatial datasets for environmental applications. His technical interests include AI-driven analytics, scalable data systems, and API development for transportation and environmental decision support.

Angel was a visiting researcher through the NSF ASPIRE Engineering Research Center. He is pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Information Technology at George Mason University. He is particularly interested in the future of charging stations and electrified roadways, and how different systems can be integrated to create sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. He is interested in Systems of Systems, which explores the broader interaction between EV infrastructure and the power grid. Understanding how policy, economics, and technology intersect to influence EV adoption and grid operations is an area where he is eager to deepen his knowledge. He is building a comprehensive skill set for a career in research and technology development for nonprofits upon graduation. He is eager to bring his technical expertise, research experience, and passion for sustainable innovation to the ASPIRE team.