Elinald Desroches (class of 2026) is an undergraduate student (co-advised by Ning Lin) in the Li Research Group.​​

His senior thesis topic explores the integration of fracture mechanics and risk analysis for natural disaster fortification and structural resiliency, especially within the context of wind and seismic loadings.

Outside of school, he likes to draw, work on his (amateur) guitar skills, and explore fun cooking recipes.