Carlos Riera-Ruiz

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Carlos Riera-Ruiz

Starting Year: 2021

 

Carlos is a PhD candidate in CBIO. Originally from Ecuador, Carlos came to the US through a Fulbright Scholarship, where he received training in biology and biochemistry. Now he aspires to pioneer new technologies for forensic science. Specifically, he aims to establish connections between criminals and crime scenes, even when forensic samples are highly degraded. In his free time, Carlos enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, developing his guitar and drawing skills, and having BBQs with friends.