Loxodon is a multidisciplinary project pioneering rocket propulsion in Puerto Rico. To achieve a project of this scale, the team is meticulously organized and structured, mirroring industry standards to address every aspect and system involved. Together, we are engineering the future of advanced propulsion systems at UPR Mayagüez.

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Engineering advanced propulsion systems to showcase innovation from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.

The Loxodon-1 team values diversity, with members from various engineering fields and 23.1% women representation. We are committed to fostering inclusivity and look forward to increasing women's participation in STEM, empowering future leaders in the field.

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Reach out to us for inquiries about our rocket project, team members, or collaboration opportunities. We are here to assist you.

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER

CHRISTIAN M. TORRES ORTIZ

CHRISTIAN.TORRES55@UPR.EDU

(939)-206-4011

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD

MICHELLE A. BOU ROJAS

MICHELLE.BOU@UPR.EDU

(787)903-8587

CHIEF ENGINEER

RAFAEL Y. RIVERA VARGAS

RAFAEL.RIVERA49@UPR.EDU

(787) 531-3456