Hi, I’m Alex Tran . I’m an MIT EECS undergrad turned synthetic biology enthusiast. I’m exploring genetic and neuromorphic circuits as a way to combine my background in EECS with biology. The possibilities of what you could do with a biocomputer really excites me. Even though we are still far away from a fully functional biocomputer, it’s an incredible moment to be in synthetic biology as the field is advancing at a remarkable pace.
When I’m not doing science, you’ll find me on the soccer pitch or on a bike, cooking very experimental recipes for friends, singing karaoke, and working on design projects. In the past, it’s been a lot of graphic design/data viz and sculpture, but lately I’ve been diving into bioart (especially fluorescent E. coli). I love meeting people and I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring. Whether it’s a movie, a show, a song, or a play, I always love a good story and I have a soft spot for instant ramen, matcha, and acai bowls.