Martin is a third-year PhD student focused on developing robotic systems. At UNLV he has been guided by Dr. Woosoon Yim towards the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for nuclear radiation search applications. In Dr. Yim’s lab, Martin integrated CZT sensors into small UAS systems for radiation search utilizing a swarm of drones. This work was presented at the Waste Management Symposium and is funded through the NSSTC. Through this experience, Martin gained the leadership capabilities to submit a proposal that was accepted, and he became a student PI for a funded project to develop an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. This additional research is a result of Martin’s strong motivation to involve himself in the robotics industry, and to spread this motivation he often volunteers at school events to spark interest in other students. Martin completed two Summer internships at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) through the NSSTC .  Currently, Martin is focused on integrating simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) systems with radiation detection technologies. Martin is currently preparing to present at the ANS conference in Las Vegas.