University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Engineering Physics, Mathematics & Quantitative Research Mentor

Lucca Forrest is a student at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a degree in Engineering Physics with a minor in Mathematics while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. He also studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of Oxford as a visiting student, combining rigorous academics with advanced research and quantitative analysis. 

Lucca has developed an impressive background in scientific and quantitative research. His work includes nuclear and plasma physics research in collaboration with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, quantitative finance research, algorithmic trading infrastructure, and award-winning mathematical research that earned recognition as a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. His experiences span physics, finance, computer modeling, and data analytics, giving him a unique interdisciplinary perspective. 

Passionate about STEM education, research, and problem-solving, Lucca enjoys helping students strengthen their analytical thinking, pursue advanced academic opportunities, and explore careers in engineering, mathematics, physics, finance, and technology. He is excited to mentor students seeking academic challenge and intellectual growth.