President: Nishank Amin
Achived Degree(s): B.T. Mechanical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology – M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology
Current Degree: Ph.D Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 4th year
Advisor: Dr. David Talbot
Research Group: Gear and Power Transmission Research Laboratory (GearLab)
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Formula 1, Sneakers
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: Coordinate with MAE administration and MEGA Core Committeee
Email: amin.175@osu.edu
Vice-President: Audrey Blizard
Achived Degree(s): M.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University – B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University
Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 4th-year
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Stockar
Research Group: Center for Automotive Research
Hobbies/Interests: Mountain Biking, Jewelry Making, Rewatching Sitcoms
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: High School Outreach/ Freshman Outreach, assist with other MEGA activities
Email: blizard.1@osu.edu
Treasurer: Katie Blessinger
Achived 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 and Responsibilities: 3 Minute Thesis, MAE Research Day, Trivia Night, Social Events
Email: blessinger.1@osu.edu
Core Committee
(Raja) Abhishek Appana
Achived 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 and Responsibilities: Coffee-Bagel Day (CAR), Go Karting
Email: appana.3@osu.edu
Rebeccah Akintade
Achived Degree(s): B.Sc. Petroleum and Gas Engineering, University of Lagos – M.Sc. Aeronautical and Astronatics Science & Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology
Current Degree: Ph.D. Aerpspace 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 and Responsibilities: Mentor-Mentee Program, 3 Minute Thesis, PhD Qualifying Exam Support
Email: akintade.3@osu.edu
Leon (Trey) Brown III
Achived Degree(s): B.S. Aerosapce Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Current Degree: Ph.D. Aerpspace 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 and Responsibilities: Coffee-Bagel Day (ARC), Museum Visits
Email: Brown.8742@osu.edu
Mostafa Elnaggar
Achived 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 and Responsibilities: Educational Workshops, Movie Nights
Email: elnaggar.11@osu.edu
Emanuele Gravante
Achived Degree(s): B.S. Industrial Engineering at University of Salento – M.S. Automotive Engineering at 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 and Responsibilities: MATLAB Workshop, Alumni Podcast, Coffee-Bagel Day
Email: gravante.3@osu.edu
Mithun Goutham
Achived Degree(s): B.T. Production Engineering, National Institute of Calicut
Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 3rd-year
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Stockar
Research Group: Matrix and Microscopy Lab
Hobbies/Interests: Learning about and working on my cars
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: Therapy Dogs, Qualifying Exams and Finals Goodie Bags
Email: goutham.1@osu.edu
Fariha Musharrat Haque
Achived 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 and Responsibilities: Go Karting, Formula 1 Watchalong, Research and Development Events, Social Media Content Creation
Email: haque.73@osu.edu
Brad Jacobs
Achived Degree(s): B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Current Degree: M.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2nd-year
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bons
Research Group: Turbine Aerothermodynamics Laboratory
Hobbies/Interests: Running, Fishing, Movies, Golf
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: Coffee-Bagel Day (ARC), Clippers Game, Board Game Night, Trivia Night
Email: jacobs.1332@osu.edu
Nehal Jajal
Achived Degree(s): B.T. Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University
Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 5th-year
Advisor: Dr. Sandip Mazumder
Research Group: Fluid and Thermal Analysis Laboratory
Hobbies/Interests: Video Games, Hiking, “Tech Things”
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: Educational Workshops, Professional Development and Networking, Outreach Programs, assist with other MEGA activities
Email: jajal.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Ainsley Rousseau
Achived Degree(s): B.A. Physics, Wheaton College
Current Degree: M.S. Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2nd-year
Advisor: Dr. Clifford Whitfield
Research Group: Flight Vehicle Design and Testing Group
Hobbies/Interests: Formula One, Crochet, Zentangle, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: Coffee-Bagel Day (Scott Lab), assist with other MEGA activities
Email: rousseau.40@osu.edu
Tyler Sedlatschek
Achived 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 and Responsibilities: Go Karting, Trivia Nights, Bowling Nights
Email: sedlatschek.3@osu.edu
Yuvraj Singh
Achived Degree(s): B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Current Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 4th-year
Advisor: Dr. Giorgio Rizzoni
Research Group: Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
Hobbies/Interests: Autocross, Motorsports, Comedy Writing, Cats, Mathematics, Physics
MEGA Interests and Responsibilities: Organizing MATLAB workshops and assisting with other actavities.
Email: singh.1250@osu.edu
Julia Taylor
Achived 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 and Responsibilities: Alumni podcast, social events, assist with other MEGA activities
Email: taylor.4594@osu.edu