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2022-2023 Leadership
Tasmine is a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Science. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame. In her free time she enjoys propagating succulents and exploring food around Metro-Detroit.
Tasmine Clement
Co-Director
Vibhavari is a second year Masters student in Biomedical Engineering. She works in the Rehabilitation Biomechanics Lab and her research interests include powered prosthesis and rehabilitation.
Vibhavari Vempala
Co-Director
Maggie Wu
Secretary
Maggie Wu is a Ph.D. student in Robotics. Her research involves lower-limb exoskeletons and developing algorithms to support fluent human-robot interaction. She obtained a B.S. in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at Boston University. Outside of the lab, she enjoys wheelthrowing, making ceramics, and drinking too much coffee.
Alia is a Ph.D. student in Robotics researching multi-agent systems and human-robot interaction. She obtained a B.S.E in Engineering (Robotics) at Arizona State University. Her interests include traveling, reading, weightlifting, running, and watching movies.
Alia Gilbert
Treasurer
Penny Kitsopoulos
Outreach
Penny is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering (ME) with her research focused on the improvement of hearing aids and cochlear implants. She completed her bachelor's degree (also in ME) at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Some of her hobbies include reading, traveling, listening to classical music, watching movies/shows, and hiking.
Sara is a first-year graduate student that is pursuing dual master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Sustainable Systems. Her research interests include value-added products from waste streams, aviation biofuels, and topics that incorporate energy and environmental justice. She earned her B.S.Ch.E. and a minor in Political Science from the University of Idaho in May 2022. In her free time, she enjoys alpine skiing, cooking, or binging a true-crime docu-series or podcast.
Sara Murphy
Outreach
Anjali is a Ph.D. Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research focuses on the development of micro-gas chromatography systems. She received her Bachelor’s degree from SASTRA University, India. In her free time, she enjoys ice skating, playing badminton, and hiking.
Anjali Devi Sivakumar
Outreach
Angela is a second year MS student in Electrical and Computer Engineering and MSE student in Aerospace Engineering. She does research in Michigan eXploration Lab focusing on space communication systems. Angela received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at University of California, Berkeley. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, baking, going to cafes, mushroom foraging, crafting, and learning new hobbies.
Angela Wang
Acticities
Audrey-Rose Gutierrez
Activities
Audrey-Rose Gutierrez is a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, under the co-advisement of professors Pramod Reddy and Edgar Meyhöfer. Her research is on near-field electromagnetic field fluctuation effects in 2D material systems. Their hobbies include playing with their cat and rabbits and crocheting/knitting.
Meagan Brucker-Hahn
Networking
Meagan is a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on making computational models of spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain. She received her B.S. in Computer Engineering from Kansas State University. In her free time, she likes to run, embroider, and hang out with her dog.
Ellen Kim is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering with her research focus on designing smart inflatable structures. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, running, baking, and gardening.
Ellen Kim
Networking
Onyinye Nwankwo
Professional Development
Onyinye is a PhD student in Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering. Her research mainly focuses on the study of the electrodynamic coupling of the ionosphere-thermosphere system.
Em Buten
Professional Development
Emily is a PhD student in Engineering Education Research with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton. Her research focuses on students' transition to industry and the development of professional skills. Outside of school she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, gardening, and reading.
Courtney is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering, advised by Dr. Andre Boehman, doing experimental work with a focus on the combustion of alternative diesel fuels in the Auto Lab. She grew up in Haverhill, MA, and received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Merrimack College in 2019 with minors in mathematics and business management. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, working out, and taking photos (follow me on insta: @CourtneyVidechak).
Courtney Videchak
Professional Development
Yingxiao Zhang is a Ph.D. student in Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, studying biosphere-atmosphere interactions and the effects of climate change. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University, Nanjing, China. In her free time, she enjoys doing outdoor activities, eating good food, and hanging out with friends.
Yingxiao Zhang
Media
Sophie Lee
Operations
Sophie is a Ph.D. student in Materials Science and Engineering. Her study focuses on the computational modeling of active colloidal matter. She likes to try different baking recipes on Youtube and watch good Movies/TV shows to relax.
Anna Nickel
USWE Liaison
Anna is a junior in undergrad studying electrical engineering and minoring in german. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and hammocking with her friends!
Wutt Kyi is a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Engineering from Yangon, Myanmar. Her research focuses on utilizing computational modeling to improve chronic pain treatment through spinal cord stimulation. She graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Neuropsychology from Bucknell University. In her spare time, she loves sketching and playing badminton.
Wutt Kyi
DEI
Aylin is a second-year M.S. student in Computer Science Engineering and works in the Language and Information Technologies Lab. In her free time, she enjoys reading, charcoal drawing, and walking her dog around downtown Ann Arbor.
Aylin Gunal
External Relations
Miya Paserba is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering studying immunometabolism. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland with a Bachelor's and Master's degree. When she manages to find free time outside of lab, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and playing with her blind cat named Miso.
Miya Paserba
External Relations (Career Fair)
Preeti Jagadev
Postdoc Liaison
Dr. Preeti Jagadev is a postdoctoral researcher in the Galban lab, at the radiology department in Michigan Medicine. Her research focuses on the development and application of advanced image-based analytical techniques for thoracic radiology. In her free time, Preeti loves to read books, and cook food.
Nancy Wen
Membership
Nancy is a PhD student in Applied Physics. Her research focuses on exploring the quantum behavior of two-dimensional semiconductors. Originally from the southeast part of China, she likes cooking, reading, and designing some fun stuff.
Elizabeth Healy
LSWE Liaison