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Education

  • B.S. Pure Mathematics, Minor in Cyber Security
    • University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
    • August 2016 – June 2022
  • M.S. Pure Mathematics
    • University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
    • In progress
    • August 2022 – Present

Research

  • An Efficient Implementation and Analysis of Zeta Functions of APN Curves and Their Protograph LDPC Codes for Deep Space Applications
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • August 2021 – Present
    • Researching APN functions and the classification of certain 2-error correcting cyclic codes for use in cryptography and coding theory.
    • Mentored by Professor Heeralal Janwa, Ph.D.
  • The General Linear Group: Finding 2 × 2 Representations of Finite Groups
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • April 2020
    • Final project for the second undergraduate seminar in mathematics (MATE3170).
    • Research the general linear group on 2×2 matrices and representations of well known groups using these matrices.
    • Worked under the supervision of Professor Raúl Figueroa, Ph.D.
  • Matroid Theory
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • November 2019
    • Final project for the first undergraduate seminar in mathematics (MATE3070).
    • Gave a survey of the field of Matroid theory, and its applications in Graph theory, Topology, and Algorithm Design.
    • Worked under the supervision of Professor Iván Cardona, Ph.D.
  • Algebraic Codes over Elliptic and Hermitian Curves
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • May 2019
    • Research paper, and final project of the Introduction to Coding Theory course.
    • Studied and found algebraic geometric codes using elliptic and Hermitian curves for use in coding theory and cryptography
    • Worked under the supervision of Professor Heeralal Janwa, Ph.D.

Grants, Scholarships, and Awards

  • NASA PR Space Grant Fellowships and Scholarship Program (No. 80NSSC20M0052)
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • August 2022 – May 2023
  • Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • August 2021 – May 2021
  • NASA PR Fall Research Assistantship (No. 80NSSC20M0052)
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • August 2023 – December 2023

Publications

  • Works in Preperation
    • Janwa H., Zabel-Mena, A., An Efficient Implementation and Analysis of Zeta Functions of APN Curves and Their Protograph LDPC Codes for Deep Space Applications

Presentations and Talks

  • Zabel-Mena, Alec S., Janwa Heeralal, Agrisoni, Carlos, (2024, March). An Efficient Implementation and Analysis Of Zeta Functions Of APN Curves and Their Protograph LDPC Codes [contributed talk].39th Seminario Interuniversitario de Investicación en Ciencias Matemáticas (SIDIM), Humacao, PR.

  • Zabel-Mena, Alec S., Janwa Heeralal, Agrisoni, Carlos, (2023, November 30). An Efficient Implementation and Analysis Of Zeta Functions Of APN Curves and Their Protograph LDPC Codes [poster session]. 2023 Forward Research Innovation Summit, San Juan, PR.

  • Zabel-Mena, Alec S., (2022, April 09). An Efficient Implementation of Computing The Rational Points and Zeta-functions of Curves Associated with APN Monomials and Applications to Cyclic codes [minisymposium talk]. 55th ACS Junior Technical Meeting, Humacao, PR.

Teaching

  • Proyecto Tutorías DECEP
    • 2020 – 2021
    • University of Puerto Rico
    • Mathematics Tutor
      • Conducted assessments to identify the educational needs of my students and developed individualized learning plans.
      • Tasked with providing tutoring services to seven high school students for 10 hours a week in the subjects of Algebra and Pre-Calculus.
  • Self Employed
    • 2019-2021
    • Mathematics Tutor
      • Evaluated students learning styles and provided appropriate techniques for maximizing understanding and minimizing frustration.
      • Simplified math concepts while coaching students to think critically when problem solving; eventually introducing them to axiomatic systems within mathematics.
      • Provided tutoring one-on-one to five highschool students in the subjects of Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Geometry for two times a week, at two hours for each session.

Honors

  • Deans List
    • 2016 – 2021

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Asociación de Estudiantes de Ciencias de Cómputos (AECC)
    • 2022 – Present
  • Asociación Estundiantil de Matemáticas (AeMAT)
    • 2019 – Present
    • Treasurer
  • Senzala Capoeira
    • 2016 – Present
  • CEO of HTMX
    • 2023 – Present

Skills

  • Languages
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese
  • Software
    • LaTeX
    • Knowledge of *NIX systems and the commandline to streamline workflow and automate repetetive tasks
    • Knowledge of high performance computing and systems
    • Privacy and Security Oriented
    • C programming
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  • English
  • Spanish version coming soon.