Alex Barutis
A senior studying Biomedical Engineering, Alex is interested in exploring Synthetic Biology applications
in larger scale systems with further goals including tissue engineering and iPSC research.
These are aspects of Bioengineering he hopes to further pursue in graduate studies in the future.
Outside of school, he enjoys music, tennis, and cooking.
Aya Kassem
A junior studying Computer Enginering, Aya is interested in exploring the
computational and automation aspects of Synthetic Biology. She hopes to eventually continue these
studies at the graduate level. Outside of school Aya enjoys tennis, kickboxing, and visiting amusement parks.
Julia Nowak
A sophomore studying Biomedical Engineering, Julia is interested in broadening
her research experience in fields such as microfluidics, synthetic biology, and biomechanics.
She hopes to explore these fields and more in her future academic career.
Outside of school, she enjoys reading, going on walks, and visiting museums.
Stephen Sweet
A senior studying Biomedical and Computer Engineering, Stephen is interested furthering his skills
as a software developer utilizing novel and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms. After his
undergraduate studies, he hopes to pursue an industry position in the realm of biotech and
software engineering. Outside of school, Stephen enjoys competing in professional e-sports
cooking, mixology.
Zakir Kadwa
A junior studying Mechanical Engineering, Zakir is highly interested in the
automotive industry with a special focus on autonomy. He hopes to use
product design skills to work on autonomous vehicles. Outside of school,
he enjoys traveling and playing basketball.
