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2022-2023 Leadership
Sarah is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education Research studying engineering graduate students' mental health. She has a background in electrical engineering and with mixed methods research. Sarah likes to relax and recharge by camping, watching movies, gardening, and quality time with her puppers.
Sarah Jane (SJ) Bork
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
Meagan Brucker-Hahn
Secretary
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.
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
Treasurer
Nicole Campbell
Outreach
Nicole is a second-year M.S. student in Robotics. Her research interests are perception and motion planning for autonomous robots. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking new recipes, and taking barre classes.
Cecelia is a Ph.D. student in Macromolecular Science and Engineering. She is studying polymer design for soft robotics in the Pena-Francesch lab. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Cecelia received her BS in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas, MN. In her free time, she enjoys rowing, camping, baking, and embroidering.
Cecelia is a Ph.D. student in Macromolecular Science and Engineering. She is studying polymer design for soft robotics in the Pena-Francesch lab. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Cecelia received her BS in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas, MN. In her free time, she enjoys rowing, camping, baking, and embroidering.
Cecelia is a Ph.D. student in Macromolecular Science and Engineering. She is studying polymer design for soft robotics in the Pena-Francesch lab. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Cecelia received her BS in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas, MN. In her free time, she enjoys rowing, camping, baking, and embroidering.
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
Cecelia is a Ph.D. student in Macromolecular Science and Engineering. She is studying polymer design for soft robotics in the Pena-Francesch lab. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Cecelia received her BS in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas, MN. In her free time, she enjoys rowing, camping, baking, and embroidering.
Cecelia Kinane
Outreach
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
Networking
Abitha is a Master's student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in integrated circuits and VLSI. She received her Bachelor's degree from Vellore Institute of Technology, India. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, drawing, and taking walks.
Abitha Thyagarajan
Networking
Aylin is a first-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
Activities
Alex is a PhD student in Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on next generation solid state battery electrolytes. She graduated with a B.S. and M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University in Materials Science and Engineering with minors in Hispanic Studies, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Biomedical Engineering. She is from Southborough, Massachusetts and in her free time she enjoys playing soccer, running, and reading.
Alex Moy
Activities
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.
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
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.
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.
Penny Kitsopoulos
DEI
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.
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
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
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)
Anna Nickel
USWE Liason
Anna is a junior in undergrad studying electrical engineering and minoring in german. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and hammocking with her friends!
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.
LSWE Liason
Michele is a master’s student in Energy Systems Engineering and is also pursuing a certification in Systems Engineering. She is passionate about sustainability and clean, efficient energy systems as well as increasing education and resource access for students both on and off campus. In her free time, she loves to go on adventures through the countryside with her dog and cat.
Michele Appledorn
Elizabeth Healy
LSWE Liason