President, Vice President, Treasurer
Co-President
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 5th Year PhD
Specialization: Dynamics & Vibrations (data-driven methods, vibrations, and structural dynamics)
Research Advisor: Bogdan Epureanu
Undergrad University: Duke University
Fun Fact: World record for falling asleep almost instantly after a movie starts
Co-President
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Controls
Research Advisor: Kira Barton
Undergrad University: UCLA
Fun Fact: I helped build the World's Largest Rice Krispie Treat!
Treasurer
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 3rd Year PhD
Specialization: Data-Driven Control, Nonlinear Dynamics
Research Advisor: Co-Advised by Bogdan Epureanu and Tulga Ersal
Undergrad University: Virginia Tech
Fun Fact: I wear sandals, shorts, and long sleeve shirts during the winter (sometimes)!
Media Chairs
Media Lead
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Battery Safety
Research Advisor: Anna Stefanopoulou
Undergrad University: California Institute of Technology
Fun Fact: --
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 1st Year PhD
Specialization: Uncertainty Quantification
Research Advisor: Xun Huan
Undergrad University: University of Rochester
Fun Fact: I like to sew and weave
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 1st Year Masters
Specialization: Manufacturing Design and Control
Research Advisor: N/A
Undergrad University: Bandung Institute of Technology
Fun Fact: Spent one year producing music festivals
Mentorship Chairs
Mentorship Lead
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 3rd Year PhD
Specialization: Solid Mechanics
Research Advisor: Jon Estrada
Undergrad University: University of Dayton
Fun Fact: I biked west to east across the state of Iowa this summer!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 3rd Year PhD
Specialization: Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Ellen Arruda
Undergrad University: Carnegie Mellon University
Fun Fact: I like to climb and play frisbee
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 1st Year PhD
Specialization: MEMS
Research Advisor: Kenn Oldham
Undergrad University: Tufts University
Fun Fact: I spent this summer in Jordan learning Arabic
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Metal Additive Manufacturing
Research Advisor: Chinedum Okwudire
Undergrad University: University of Washington
Fun Fact: I used to grow giant pumpkins!
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Dynamics & Controls
Research Advisor: Kon-Well Wang
Undergrad University: University At Buffalo
Fun Fact: --
LinkedIn (none)
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Mechanics and Materials
Research Advisor: Hongyi Xiao
Undergrad University: Sharif University of Technology
Fun Fact: I like nature photography and hiking.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Biomechanics and Biosystems
Research Advisor: Kathleen Sienko and Leia Stirling
Undergrad University: University of Michigan
Fun Fact: I like to figure skate!
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Deanna Gates
Undergrad University: University of Dayton
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 3rd Year PhD
Specialization: Biomechanics / Biosystems
Research Advisor: Kathleen Sienko
Undergrad University: Penn State
Fun Fact: I ran the Detroit Marathon in 2022
Professional Development
ProDev Lead (On Sabbatical SP25)
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 3rd Year PhD
Specialization: Dynamics & Vibrations
Research Advisor: Dr. K.W. Wang and Dr. Dan Inman
Undergrad University: Michigan Technological University
Fun Fact: I have a cattle dog named Bandit.
ProDev Co-Lead
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 3rd Year PhD
Specialization: Data-Driven Control, Nonlinear Dynamics
Research Advisor: Co-Advised by Bogdan Epureanu and Tulga Ersal
Undergrad University: Virginia Tech
Fun Fact: I wear sandals, shorts, and long sleeve shirts during the winter (sometimes)!
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Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Advisor: Eric Johnsen
Undergrad University: Northeastern University
Fun Fact: I like board games
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 6th Year PhD
Specialization: Structural Acoustics
Research Advisor: David Dowling
Undergrad University: Union College
Fun Fact: My favorite TV show is Survivor, and I've been watching it since I was 3 years old!
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Outreach Chairs
Outreach Lead
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Biomechanics, Machine Learning
Research Advisor: Elliott Rouse
Undergrad University: UC Berkeley
Fun Fact: I lived in India, Ghana, and Costa Rica as a kid.
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Computational Fluid Mechanics
Research Advisor: Eric Johnsen
Undergrad University: Cornell University
Fun Fact: I can name almost every dog breed I see when walking around Ann Arbor.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Controls
Research Advisor: Kira Barton
Undergrad University: UCLA
Fun Fact: I helped build the World's Largest Rice Krispie Treat!
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 1st Year PhD
Specialization: Sustainable Manufacturing
Research Advisor: Sita Syal
Undergrad University: North Dakota State University
Fun Fact: Almost became a professional soccer player, but here I am, a Mechanical Engineer.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 1st Year Masters
Specialization: --
Research Advisor: --
Undergrad University: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Fun Fact: --
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Year: 4th Year PhD
Specialization: Advanced manufacturing
Research Advisor: Jerard Gordon
Undergrad University: Tulane University
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Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Advisor: Eric Johnsen
Undergrad University: Northeastern University
Fun Fact: I like board games
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Solid-State Batteries
Research Advisor: Jing Tang
Undergrad University: Colgate University
Fun Fact: I was born on Easter
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year Masters
Specialization: Design
Research Advisor: Shorya Awtar
Undergrad University: --
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Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Animal Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Talia Moore
Undergrad University: Georgia Tech
Fun Fact: I've worked with elephants, gorillas, bats, and monkeys.
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Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Manufacturing
Research Advisor: --
Undergrad University: Federal University of Technology Akure
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Year: 1st Year PhD
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Social Chairs
Social Lead
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 6th Year PhD
Specialization: Structural Acoustics
Research Advisor: David Dowling
Undergrad University: Union College
Fun Fact: My favorite TV show is Survivor, and I've been watching it since I was 3 years old!
Social Lead
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 5th Year PhD
Specialization: Combustion
Research Advisor: André Boehman
Undergrad University: University of Notre Dame
Fun Fact: Former shepherd
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Controls
Research Advisor: Kira Barton
Undergrad University: UCLA
Fun Fact: I helped build the World's Largest Rice Krispie Treat!
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Year: 4th Year PhD
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Advisor: Jesse Capecelatro
Undergrad University: Michigan State University
Fun Fact: I play bass in a post-hardcore band called Death Dance.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 4th Year PhD
Specialization: Advanced manufacturing
Research Advisor: Jerard Gordon
Undergrad University: Tulane University
Fun Fact: N/A
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Solid-State Batteries
Research Advisor: Jing Tang
Undergrad University: Colgate University
Fun Fact: I was born on Easter
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Mechanics and Materials
Research Advisor: Hongyi Xiao
Undergrad University: Sharif University of Technology
Fun Fact: I like nature photography and hiking.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Human Movement Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Elliott Rouse
Undergrad University: Boston University
Fun Fact: N/A
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Computational & Experimental Mechanics
Research Advisor: Ashley Bucsek
Undergrad University: University of Waterloo
Fun Fact: I love Origami!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Animal Biomechanics
Research Advisor: Talia Moore
Undergrad University: Georgia Tech
Fun Fact: I've worked with elephants, gorillas, bats, and monkeys.
ME-Engenuity Chairs
DEI Lead
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Research Advisor: Neil Dasgupta
Undergrad University: University of Michigan
Fun Fact: I love long distance running and social dancing!
DEI Lead
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 2nd Year PhD
Specialization: Flow Batteries
Research Advisor: David Kwabi
Undergrad University: St Johns University
Fun Fact: I'm an avid sitcom watcher
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Year: 6th Year PhD
Specialization: Structural Acoustics
Research Advisor: David Dowling
Undergrad University: Union College
Fun Fact: My favorite TV show is Survivor, and I've been watching it since I was 3 years old!