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About the Team

Alexa Cassar
My name is Alexa Cassar, and I’m currently in my third term of my freshman year at Drexel 
University. I’m studying environmental engineering, and my main interests in the field include 
renewable energy, new and innovative means of garbage disposal, and pollution. I’m really excited to 
do hands on work in the engineering design lab this term.


Frankie Lau
Hello, my name is Frankie Lau. I am a freshman at Drexel University and I am majoring in Material
Science and Engineering with a concentration in fabric and foam technology. In the future I hope to 
create technology for adventures to discover new places in the harshest environments. I want to help 
people to reach the places that are impossible to reach. Can’t wait to take the first steps towards my 
goal in the engineering design lab!  


Fernando Salcedo
My name is Fernando Salcedo. I am currently a freshman at Drexel University and I am majoring 
in Computer Engineering. One day I hope to do research and work on developing new hardware and
technology for computers and machines. Our current society is taking more and more steps towards 
computerized lifestyles and I want to work on making it possible. I look forward to working with my 
team for our Engineering Design Lab.


Victor Mishin:
My name is Victor Mishin, and I am also a freshman at Drexel University. I am hoping to major 
in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in bio-materials and tissue engineering. In the future, 
I plan to use the things I learn to make a positive impact on the medical field through the application 
of engineering. The current engineering design project that we are working on will allow me to get a 
look into the process behind designing and implementing biomedical devices into the real world.


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