Current Executive Team

We are a diverse and hardworking team committed to building a fun and inclusive community in our department.

2026 - 2027 Executive Team

Amélie Comtois

She/Her

President

Hi, I’m Amelie! I’m a first-year PhD student in mathematics and my research area is category theory. I love monoidal categories! If it has tensor products, I’m all about it!

I have been a member of the MSGSA Executive Team for the last 3 years as VP Labour, and I am eager to take on the challenge of a new position. Graduate studies are hard and can feel very isolating. That’s why I believe the MSGSA is so important. We work to bring students together and provide them opportunities and resources to thrive.

Contact: acomt101[at]uottawa[dot]ca

V.P. Academic

This position is unfortunately vacant for this term.

Eden Ofek Nalian

She/Her

V.P. External

Hi! My name is Eden, and I am in my first year of an MSc in mathematics. My research is related to quantum information and cryptography.

In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors. I try to spend time outside every day (and in the winter, this becomes a personal challenge!) I also like to watch movies. My favourites are ones based on true events or set in different historical time periods, and ideally enjoyed with a cup of tea.

I am part of the 2026-2027 Executive Team in the role of VP External. That means I represent MSGSA to the graduate committee, among other things!

Contact: eofek066[at]uottawa[dot]ca LinkedIn: Click here

Samia Sultana

She/Her

V.P. Finance

I am a fourth-year PhD student. My research focuses on Ordinary Differential Equations and Optimization. I enjoy finding ways to connect mathematics with real-life problems and seeing how abstract ideas can make a real impact.

On special days, though, I love to celebrate my culture. I love wearing a saree, as you can see in my photo. It’s light, elegant, and completely impractical for the biting cold of Canada. But every January—on my birthday—I take that challenge anyway. My favourite kind is the 'Jamdani' saree, known for its delicate geometric patterns, hand-woven thread by thread. One day, I hope to explore the mathematics hidden within those intricate designs.

This year, I am truly excited to serve MSGSA and be part of a community that grows through shared ideas and collaboration. I would love to hear from you—your thoughts, your suggestions, and how together we can make MSGSA even better.

Contact: gsult046[at]uottawa[dot]ca LinkedIn: Click here

V.P. Social

This position is unfortunately vacant for this term.

Ankana Dey She/Her
V.P. Media and Communications

I am a fourth-year doctoral student with research interests in statistical ecology and machine learning. What fascinates me most is how mathematical and statistical ideas can help us make sense of the complexity of ecological systems, especially when nature doesn't quite follow the assumptions we make on paper! My research explores how we can learn from ecological data to better understand the processes and interactions that shape the natural world.

Outside research, I'm usually taking photos of anything that catches my eye, writing poems or short stories, or exploring somewhere new. I'm originally from India, but surprisingly, I've become quite fond of Canadian winters...as long as they behave!

And my little mood-reset button? Cooking. Give me a kitchen, and there's a good chance I'll come out happier, and hopefully with something edible!

I'm also happy to be part of the MSGSA 2026–2027 Executive Team as V.P. Media and Communications. In this role, I help keep our graduate student community connected and informed by sharing academic events, activities, and opportunities through MSGSA's communication channels. If you're organizing a talk, colloquium, workshop, or another academic event you'd like to promote, please feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to help spread the word!

Contact: adey098[at]uottawa[dot]ca Personal website: Click here

Yuyang Wang
V.P. Equity and Student Life

Bio will be updated soon!

V.P. Labour

This position is unfortunately vacant for this term.