Alex Zugazagoitia


Alex Zugazagoitia
  • UAS Pilot
  • Polar Mission Specialist
  • Student Mentor

Contact Info


Biography

Alex has been working at the FRL since his freshman year as a UAS pilot. During his time, he has been on two polar research missions to Greenland. Along with piloting, he is responsible for aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and upgrades. He leads the hands-on projects at the lab and mentors both undergraduate and graduate students to develop their hardware skills. 

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering , University of Kansas, 2022
MBA, University of Kansas, 2023