Alejandro Dominguez Garcia ’20
Solar Energy Project Lead
- SMU Class of ’20
- Mechanical Engineer major
- Business Administration and French minor
- Engineering intern at Quantum Utility Generation
- SMU Multicultural Award of Excellence
- Honor Roll
- Second Century Scholar
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Hilltop Scholar
- President of National Society of Hispanic Engineers
“As a mechanical engineering student of the 21st century, technology seems to be growing exponentially; however, most engineers focus on the advancements of technology and not of the human race. I am motivated to help fill this gap and make technological advancements affordable so that humanity as a whole can grow and everyone can live better lives.” – Alejandro Dominguez Garcia
Alejandro graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Minor in Business Administration and French. He was also an SMU Hilltop Scholar, Second Century Scholar, and President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
He was born in Mexico City, Mexico and moved to the United States with his family as a child. He is passionate about the aerospace and energy industry and how to use these fields to help the progression of humanity. Alejandro conducted research for the Hunt Institute on 3D printed Hydroponic and Aeroponic systems that increased efficiency and lowered the cost of Urban Farming.
While at SMU, he built professional experience through summer internships, most recently serving as an Mechanical Engineering Intern for the energy and utilities company Quantum Utility Generation in Houston, TX.
After graduating from SMU, Alejandro has been working as a Mechanical Engineer at BP.
Contributors to this post:
Written by: Kim Strelke
Edited by: Alejandro Dominguez Garcia & Maggie Inhofe
Photo by: Alissa Llort
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