Hi, I'm
Eric Alfaro
MIT EECS, game developer, engineer, artist.
About Me
I'm a Mexican-American software developer and artist from Houston, Texas. I love computer graphics, game development, and computational biology. My hobbies include cooking, competitive programming, tinkering with electronics, learning, and playing RPGs. I'm currently studying computer science and engineering (6-3) at MIT.
Skills
Languages
Python
Java
C
C#
C++
Assembly
Javascript
GLSL
Frameworks/Tools
Godot
OpenGL
Nginx
Gunicorn
Flask
Git
Design
3D Modeling
Pixel Art
Traditional Art
UI/UX Design
Sound Design
Music
Software Design
Research
Protein Visualizer
MIT Manolis Kellis Lab, January 2024
An interactive visualization of protein structure and behavior through AI machine learning. Allows users to predict what physical structures in a protein correspond to specific functions.
Brain Mandelbulb
MIT Edgerton Center, June 2024
A 3D fractal visualization that reacts to the electrical brain activity and mental state of the user.
GD Mobile Physiology
MIT Edgerton Center, June 2024
A library that analyzes accelerometer and gyroscope data on smartphones to nonintrusively measure heart and respiration rate.
Projects
Fractiwi
#4/258 in LowRezJam 2024
A vast exploration and turn-based JRPG on a canvas of only 64x64 pixels. Created entirely from scratch in two weeks.
Sand Spoon
A sandbox game that uses LLM AI to infinitely generate new elements from the player's text input.
Void Fish
#20/568 in Fish Fest 2024
A procedurally generated horror game where you must protect your flock of fish from the deep, desolate ocean.
Railway Rider
#5/82 in Godot Wild Jam 59
A 3D platformer where you play in the POV of the train from Subway Surfers.
Night Shuriken
#1/39 in Texas Game Jam 2022
A stylized 3D shooter that utilizes negative space to create an eerie and oppressive atmosphere.
Sand Slide
A dynamic and physics-based sandbox game with 100+ elements and a custom element editor. Published on the Google Play Store and reached 1200+ players.
Fractal Fish
An interactive website for exploring both 2D and 3D fractals with stunning quality and speed.
And much more!
I'm constantly working on new games, simulations, and research. Check my GitHub and Itch.io pages for my latest work, or contact me if you're interested in collaborating. Back to top.