Officers

President: Katie Blessinger

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 4th-year

Advisor: Dr. Robert Siston

Research Group: NeuroMuscular Biomechanics Lab

Hobbies/Interests: Running, Skiing, Kayaking, Baking

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: 3 Minute Thesis, MAE Research Day, Trivia Night, Social Events

Vice President: Fariha Musharrat Haque

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 4th-year

Advisor: Dr. Alok Sutradhar

Research Group: Multi-Functional Materials and Intelligent Design Lab (MMIDL)

Hobbies/Interests: Books, Music, Astronomy, Coloring, Formula 1

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Go Karting, Formula 1 Watchalong, Research & Development Events, Social Media Content Creation

Treasurer: Leon (Trey) Brown III

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Current Degree: Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, 3rd-year

Advisor: Dr. Lian Duan

Research Group: Computational Aerodynamics and Flow Physics Lab

Hobbies/Interests: Video Games, Anime, Comic Books, MMA

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Coffee-Bagel Day (ARC), Museum Visits

Core Committee

(Raja) Abhishek Appana

Achieved Degree(s): B.T. Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Delhi

Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 3rd-year

Advisor: Dr. Marcello Canova

Research Group: Center for Automotive Research (CAR)

Hobbies/Interests: Playing Guitar, Running, Gaming, Cooking

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Coffee-Bagel Day (CAR), Go Karting

Rebeccah Akintade

Achieved Degree(s): B.Sc. Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Lagos — M.Sc. Aeronautical & Astronautics Science & Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology

Current Degree: Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, 3rd-year

Advisor: Dr. Giorgio Rizzoni

Research Group: Center for Automotive Research (CAR)

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Watching Movies

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Mentor-Mentee Program, 3 Minute Thesis, PhD Qualifying Exam Support

Mostafa Elnaggar

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Nuclear and Radiation Engineering

Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2nd-year

Advisor: Dr. Farhang Pourboghrat

Research Group: Materials, Mechanics, and Manufacturing Lab

Hobbies/Interests: 3D Printing, Running, Movies

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Educational Workshops, Movie Nights

Emanuele Gravante

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Salento — M.S. Automotive Engineering, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2nd-year

Advisor: Dr. Matilde D’Arpino

Research Group: Center for Automotive Research (CAR)

Hobbies/Interests: Formula 1, Music, Photography

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: MATLAB Workshop, Alumni Podcast, Coffee-Bagel Day

Lillien Heywood

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Ohio University

Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1st-year

Advisor: Dr. Joseph Heremans

Research Group: Thermal Materials Lab

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging with Friends, Travel, Watching Documentaries, Beach Days

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Alumni Podcast, Ice Skating Night, Social Events

Will Root

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Aerospace Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Astronomy, Physics Minor)

Current Degree: Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1st-year

Advisor: Dr. Sutton

Research Group: Turbulence and Combustion Research Laboratory (TCRL)

Hobbies/Interests: Astronomy, Astrophotography, Tabletop Games

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Board Game Nights, Trivia Nights, Goodie Bags

Tyler Sedlatschek

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University

Current Degree: M.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1st-year

Hobbies/Interests: Car and Go Kart Racing, Soccer, Ohio State Football

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Go Karting, Trivia Nights, Bowling Nights

Julia Taylor

Achieved Degree(s): B.S. & M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Kent State University

Current Degree: Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1st-year

Advisor: Dr. Giorgio Rizzoni & Dr. Blake Stringer

Research Group: Center for Automotive Research (CAR) & Center for Aviation Studies (CAS)

Hobbies/Interests: Baking, Rocketry, Flying, Music

MEGA Interests & Responsibilities: Alumni Podcast, Social Events, Assistance with MEGA Activities