Omar Laris

  • Ph.D. Student
  • MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Omar began his Ph.D. program at CU in the Material Science and Engineering program in the Fall of 2021. He received his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2020. After graduating he worked at a startup, Aeroshield, developing transparent silica aerogels to improve window energy efficiency. His current research centers around developing hydrogel coatings for water purification membranes. In his free time, Omar likes climbing, traveling, live music, hiking, and cooking.