Carlos D. Alas is a theoretical and computational physicist working in data science, with a Ph.D. in Physics and M.S. in Computer Science. He earned his doctorate from the University of Southern California, where his work under Dr. C. A. Haselwandter uncovered the physical principles governing membrane mechanics, membrane domain formation, and cellular signal transduction. His earlier studies took him through California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and Antelope Valley College. Dr. Alas specializes in statistical mechanics, applying stochastic models across scales — from cellular signal transduction at the nanoscale to driving behavior at the vehicle scale to trends in financial markets. His work draws on time-series analysis, hidden Markov models, deep learning, and tree-based methods, with a particular focus on anomaly and regime change detection. At The Travelers Indemnity Company, he translates R&D concepts into scalable solutions, drawing on statistical physics, mathematics, and market research to guide the business in product strategy. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Alas earned numerous honors, among them a USC Dornsife Fellowship, multiple research scholarships, and a physics subject area award. When he’s not modeling the world’s hidden patterns, Dr. Alas can be found exploring the diverse landscapes of greater Los Angeles — from the vibrant coastal regions to the tranquility of the Angeles National Forest. He enjoys culinary exploration, the occasional low-stakes game of billiards, and stays active through swimming.