Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Nestor received his B.A. in chemistry from Hamilton College in 2025.  At Hamilton College, he was advised by Dr. Wesley Kramer and worked on develop electrocatalysis for the CO2 reduction reaction. Nestor's current research interests include chemical separations, organometallic synthesis, and materials science and connecting his chemistry research to his home state of Florida. Outside the lab, Nestor loves exploring nature, cooking, and listening to music.