Current Members

Hello! I am Racchana, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil ENgineering strudying emerging contaminants such as PFAS and microplastics. I joined GEEC to learn about creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive educational environment for graduate students as they become tomorrow's leaders. As the External Communications Coordinator of GEEC, my primary responsibility is to maintain communications between GEEC and external organizations, such as the Postgraduate and Graduate Student Society and other equity-related groups at McGill. I am also responsible for recruiting new members and expanding GEEC's network by identifying potential collaborators. Besides my research and GEEC, I love to groove to the latest hits and learn new dance forms. If you want to collaborate with GEEC for your future events or wish to join GEEC as a member, please feel free to contact me at equity.geec@gmail.com.

I’m a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering working with Prof. Jeffrey Bergthorson. My work focuses on quantifying NOx in metal combustion using laser diagnostics. This will enable to identify the pollutant that could potentially limit the use of metals as alternative fuels for clean energy. On personal side, I enjoy long bike rides on weekend, hanging out with my friends and try cooking something new. I also like to play badminton, swim or go hiking to keep myself physically active.

Hello there! My name is Aditya. I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. I am a huge geek and I love stories of every form. In my free time, I write poems and consume lots of stories. I wish to become a professor someday and work in a university. I once heard an interesting description of what a university should be. A university should reflect the universe (i.e., the surroundings) we wish to create as a society. This point of view seemed fascinating because most of the people who end up shaping our society come from universities. So, the values a university embodies are carried forward and etched into society by its shapers. Every day we strive for a just and equal society. We wish for our societies to be more inclusive, diverse, and equitable. I believe these values of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness should be embodied by the university in its practices so that they could be passed on to the students as well. I joined GEEC as a student to learn about these things and participate intimately in their execution so that I could create a classroom that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse in the future.    

I am a 3rd year PhD student in the Department of Civil Engineering, and I study how the antimicrobial resistance genes from the environment interact with the human gut microbiota. I love volunteering to make a difference, and this has been my motivation mantra since college days. I have been fascinated by the activities of GEEC since my first year, and that's how I recently joined the team in 2022! Indeed, I believe that everyone owns a right to express themselves despite their socio-econo-cultural and gender differences, and maintaining this healthy balance is important in every sector. Juggeling to maintain a work-life balance, I love to travel and if not in the lab, you would see me reading novels most of the time. As a Karate black-belt holder I am also crazy about fitness and challenging myself to keep learning new activities.

I'm a Ph.D. student in the McGill Bioengineering Department working on development of biosensors for diagnostic applications. During my free time, I like to go hiking and watch movies, but my first priority is working out at the gym. As a member of GEEC, I try to generalize the concept of EDI among the engineering community of McGill University to help more people in this community place a high value on EDI idea.

I am a Ph.D. graduate of chemical engineering, and I am starting my second Ph.D. in biological and biomedical engineering at McGill University. I joined GEEC in August 2022 and this is an exciting and wonderful experience for me! I believe the significant role of equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic teaching and research is undeniable. I love discussing different topics and can quickly start from scratch and go back to the beginning of a process without being frustrated. I would like to help McGill students with the organization of inclusive and exciting events and work together to develop our lovely society at McGill University.

Greetings, I'm Roozbeh, a research associate and PhD student in the Department of Bioengineering. By being open to different perspectives and voices, I believe in fairness, justice, equity, and respect. I also believe in learning about different cultures, experiences, and communities and being open, helpful and respectful to everyone. I am committed to excellence in research and research training. Creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive research environment is crucial to advancing knowledge and understanding, and responding to local, national and global problems. As a member of GEEC, I can make a significant contribution to McGill society and ultimately Canadian society. 

I am a MSc student from the Chemical engineering department. I joined GEEC in the summer, 2022. After joining McGill as a graduate student, I experienced a diverse research and academic environment which made me notice the importance of equity, diversity and inclusivity within a community. I joined GEEC to further explore the EDI concepts in the aspect of gender, race, age, sexuality etc. As a member of GEEC I hope to contribute to the equity and inclusivity of the academic community that I am a part of.

I am a PhD student in the Bioresource Engineering Department, specializing in architected mechanical metamaterials. With a deep-rooted concern for justice and equality in all their manifestations, I have taken a role in fostering positive change. As a dedicated member of the Graduate Engineering Equity Committee (GEEC), I aim to expand my knowledge of EDI-related concepts and take impactful strides towards raising awareness and effecting meaningful solutions. By leveraging my abilities, I aspire to make tangible contributions that alleviate inequalities and foster a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive society

I have been a student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering since my undergrad started in 2013, and am currently completing my PhD, studying experimental fluid dynamics, specifically turbulent wakes. As a GEEC member, I hope to raise awareness about ways to implement equity, diversity, and inclusion in a pedagogical setting. By fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, we can provide the opportunity for more students to achieve thier potential.

I’m Elmira Ravanasa, a PhD student in Minerals Engineering and have joined GEEC since 2022. As a GEEC member, I am trying to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse voices are heard and valued. My engagement with GEEC reflects my belief in the power of collaborative efforts to drive positive change. I am dedicated to creating spaces where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or identity. Together with the GEEC community, I am working towards a more equitable and inclusive future at McGill and in the broader community. Outside of my involvement with GEEC, I love sport activities like ski, ice skating, basketball, and hiking.

Hi! My name is Farhad, I am PhD student in electrical engineering department. My works is in the intersection of three subjects, machine learning, wireless communication and information theory. My works aims to facilitate design, and optimization of current and future communication networks for better coverage, and better communication betweeb people. As a student in engineering, I always witnessed there are disporportion oppurtunities for different people in my field. I always thought about how we can provide a more equal and diverse environment for all people in ECE. So I found GEEC the right spot to contribute to that goal, and here I am!

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking in nature, trying to cook something new, shopping, and of course listening to music.