John Palacios

John Palacios is a second-year physics major at Essex County College pursuing an Associate in Science with plans to transfer to a four-year institution. He is founder and president of the Physics Club, where he has organized lab visits, hosted guest researchers, and led semester-long rover competitions to engage students in physics. Last summer, John participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates at Lehigh University, conducting high-energy physics research that he continues into the fall semester. Passionate about sustainable and renewable energy, particularly nuclear fusion, he hopes to contribute to collaborative research teams working toward cleaner energy solutions.