About Us
Mission Statement
The National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society at Stony Brook recognizes students of excellence who major in Biomedical Engineering. SBU AEMB's obligation is to cultivate members closer into union and to promote an understanding of the profession. We plan to become an organization where students can find resources to further their careers and be exposed to the various specializations that define biomedical engineering.
Current Chapter Administration (2023-2024)
Dr. Mei Lin (Ete) Chan
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Chan has been the SBU AEMB faculty advisor since our chapter's inauguration in 2015. She is passionate about both biomedical research and education. She is currently the Co-director of the Undergraduate Program in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, fostering student professional development via experiential learning opportunities, and the DEI Committee Chair promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her research focuses on understanding the role of mechanotransduction in disease development and treatment of various medical conditions, such as osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer. Mechanotransduction is the study of how cells sense and respond to mechanical stimuli, like those generated during exercise.
Dr. Chan is very active in promoting the quality and diversity of engineering education by developing open educational resources, online courses, technical-skill workshops (undergrad), community outreach programs (Pre-K through 12th Grade), and instructional technology.
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Shubh Thaker
President
Shubh, a senior with dual majors in AMS and BME, focuses on the Bioelectricity and Bioimaging track. Currently enrolled in the 5-year BE/MS program, he plans to attend law school post-graduation to become an attorney. Apart from being AEMB's president, Shubh also serves as the Partner Relations Chair for SBUHacks and works as an editor for Stony Brook Young Investigators' Review. For the past three years, he has been a research assistant under Dr. Bluestein, conducting research in 3D mode generation from CT images using machine learning. Outside of academics, he enjoys watching and playing basketball and other sports.
Christopher Moore
Vice President
Christopher is an undergraduate senior on the pre-med track majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Bioelectricity and Bioimaging. This is his third year in AEMB and on the E-Board. He previously served as the STEM Coordinator Chair and Treasurer. He is involved in a number of other student organizations including Model UN, Tau Beta Pi, SBUHacks, and Investment Club. Christopher is also conducting research in Dr. Wei Lin's lab relating to the use of FPGA technology for biomedical sensors. Following graduation, he plans on going to medical school and becoming a physician while continuing to do research.
Ashley Valenton
Secretary
Ashley is an undergraduate senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering on the Molecular and Cellular Engineering Track. She is also part of the University Scholars Honors Program and was a fellow in her sophomore year. She is currently Vice President for Artists in Medicine, Vice President of Crochet Club, and a member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. She is currently a teaching assistant for BME 100, taught by Dr. Chan. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school and apply her engineering background to everything she does to promote innovation and creativity in the healthcare field.
Ishani Bansal
Treasurer
Ishani is an undergraduate senior on the pre-med track majoring in Biomedical Engineering on the Cellular and Molecular track. She is part of the WISE Honors program, has served as the Director for Camp Kesem, created assistive devices for veterans at the Long Island State Veterans Home, and interned at Regeneron. Currently, Ishani works under Dr. Danny Bluestein in the Biofluids Research Group and is testing the hemocompatibility of polymer-based TAVR valves. After graduation, Ishani plans to attend medical school and become a physician-innovator combining her love for engineering with service.
George Pittas
Professional Outreach Chair
George is an undergraduate senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with the Cellular and Molecular Engineering specialization in the accelerated BE/MS program. Currently, he works under Dr. Wei Yin, modeling abdominal aortic aneurysms to understand velocity and shear effects on the progression of the aneurysm growth. After completion of his undergraduate degree, George plans on pursuing further education to obtain his doctorate.
Emily Kurumunda
STEM Coordinator Chair
Emily is an undergraduate senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering on the Biomechanics and Biomaterials track. She currently works as a tutor at the RTC and ASTC. She also recently started working as a physical therapy aide where she can expand her understanding of biomechanics and the musculoskeletal system.
Komala Ingle
STEM Coordinator Chair
Komala is an undergraduate senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. She is on the Cellular and Molecular Engineering track and part of the Accelerated BE/MS Program. She is also a member of the WISE honors program. This is her first year in AEMB and on the E-Board. She is also currently working in the Department of Medicine in Dr. Bialkowska's lab where she studies novel protein inhibitors in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Caitlin Flannery
Webmaster
Caitlin is a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering. This is her first year in AEMB and on the E-Board. She hopes to continue in the Accelerated BE/MS Program on either the Biomechanics and Biomaterials track or the Cellular and Molecular track. She is currently a member of the university's Honors College, a member of Tau Beta Pi, and a UGTA in the Physics 121, 133, and 134 labs.
Chelsea Kumar
Diversity Chair
Chelsea is an undergraduate junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. She is on the bioimaging track. This is her third year as a part of AEMB and her first on the E-board. Chelsea is also currently working in Dr. Brouzes’ lab where she studies single cell analysis techniques.