I am an MEng student in Bioengineering at UC Berkeley. I completed my undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi with academic and industrial research experience in diverse fields like computational fluid dynamics, data science, bioheat transfer, and mechanobiology and numerous awards in international innovation competitions under my belt.… Read More »
Group: 2021-22
2021-22
Kanak Kapoor
Affinity Group Lead - Product Design/Management
Hi, I am pursuing a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research with a concentration in Management Science & Engineering. I also attended UC Berkeley for my undergraduate studies (in Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering) and graduated in 2018. Having worked at innovative companies like Google, Cruise, and Applied… Read More »
Prachitesh Mysorekar
Affinity Group Lead - Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
I am an electrical engineer from India with 5 years of industrial experience in automation and drives technology. The exhaustive experience with industrial automation inspired me to explore the fundamentals of HCI, and I am keen to lead this affinity group. I am currently enrolled in the Master of Engineering (MEng) course at UC Berkeley… Read More »
Martina Dwek
Affinity Group Lead - Sustainable Energy
I’m Martina, a chemical engineer from Argentina currently studying the Advanced Energy Technology concentration within the mechanical engineering MEng program. I have seven years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working on combustion, process safety and production supervision and optimization. During my time working there, it has become clear to me that taking… Read More »
Jonathan Lei
Affinity Group Lead - Entrepreneurship/Startups
Hi, I am a student in the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research program. I got bit by the startup bug after reading Elon Musk’s biography in 2018, and co-founded two companies since then. I truly believe that entrepreneurs have the power to push the world forward with innovative ideas and technologies. I would love to… Read More »
Shivangi Mantri
Affinity Group Lead - Product Design/Management
Hi everyone! I am an economics major working in the Indian tech industry for the last six years (driving projects in analytics, data science and product management). At UCB, I am in the IEOR department. I am a startup enthusiast and truly believe in the power of technology to create impact at grass-root level. Through… Read More »
Sophia Sneddon
Affinity Group Lead - Inclusive Technology
I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics. My undergraduate research focused on multiple synthetic biology projects that were oriented towards solving humanitarian issues including agricultural plastic waste and access to vital medicines. These projects have led me to value technology’s potential for helping humans and the environment. I… Read More »
Zixiao Wei
Affinity Group Lead - Aerospace
I’m generally a very enthusiastic, open and sporty person. I like hiking, indoor climbing, snowboarding, scuba diving, judo, and badminton. I recently graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Concerning my future role in my Affinity Group, I hope to meet new friends at UC Berkeley who… Read More »
Esther Fernández-Bravo
Affinity Group Lead - Consulting
My name is Esther Fernández-Bravo. I come from Spain where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Management from the Technical University of Madrid. I am now a Master of Engineering student in the IEOR department. I am a curious person, always eager to learn.
Xianling Yan
Affinity Group Lead - Robotics
I am a first-year graduate student at Cal majoring in Robotics and Control. I am passionate about robots and have experience in medical robots, robots for manufacturing, and experimental lab robots. I wish one day I can contribute to the development of companion medical robots. I am a very open-minded person. I love swimming, snowboarding,… Read More »