UP CLOSE: Cristo Yee, Physics Ph.D. student

Hometown: Culiacán, Sinaloa, México
Education: B.S. Physics, FCFM-University of Sinaloa, 2000
M.S. Physics, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, 2003
Current Reseach Topic: THz photonic crystal resonators
Hobbies and Interests: I was born and grew up in a small city northwest of Mexico, close to the most sunny and beautiful beaches that the pacific ocean can offer. Sunsets are great at this latitude. Besides Physics, I have interest in Ancient History, especially the Greek-Roman and the Mexican native cultures.
About me: I started my study of Physics in my hometown where I got my B.S. Then I decided to move to Mexico city and continue with my grad studies, and finally I had the opportunity to come to Santa Barbara. I have researched many different topics from string theory to condensed matter. In winter 2004 I joined the Sherwin group looking for a place in which I can realize good physics in pleasant atmosphere.