EGSA at UCLA

President (2011-2012)

Name: Vanessa Thulsiraj

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Interests: Traveling and reading

Biography: I am a PhD student in Environmental Engineering. My research has focused on microbial source tracking utilizing molecular and rapid methods in coastal watersheds within Southern California and Tijuana, Mexico.

Vice President Internal (2011-2012)

Name: MaryTheresa Pendergast

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Interests: Hiking, running, cycling, baking

Biography: I was born and raised outside of Boston. I completed a B.S. in Physics at Providence College in Rhode Island and a B.S. in Earth & Environmental Engineering at Columbia University in New York City. I am now working towards a PhD in Environmental Engineering with Dr. Eric M.V. Hoek. My research is focused on advanced nanostructured membrane materials for improved water treatment.

Vice President External (2011-2012)

Name: Caroline Mini

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Secretery (2011-2012)

Name: Ravi Ranganathan

Department: Computer Science

Interests: Huge movie buff, Obsessed with all things tech, Interested in Computer Science and Control Engineering.

Biography: Did my undergraduate in India and now at UCLA for Masters. Always like to be involved in things that are useful to my peer group / colleagues. Used to be an amateur short film maker. Aim to make a big and noticeable contribution to my field - whatever that is going to be.

Treasurer (2011-2012)

Name: Mavis Wong

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Interests: Running, reading, bouldering, watching NBA, playing guitar

Biography: I completed my B.S. in Chemical Engineering at UCLA. I'm currently working on my PhD with Dr. Eric Hoek in Environmental Engineering. My research is on improving and developing membrane materials for osmotic processes used in water treatment.

Events Coordinator (2011-2012)

Name: Muhammad Barik

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Interests: Traveling, Hiking, Soccer

Biography: Received my Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, and Master's from Washington State University. Currently, working toward my Ph.D in Water Resources Engineering with Dr. Hogue. My primary research emphasis is on improving the hydrologic forecasting system.

IT Director (2011-2012)

Name: Alexander Afanasyev

Department: Computer Science

Interests: Racquetball, jogging, eating, sometimes cooking, tennis

Biography: I was born and grew up far far away in one of the European countries that nobody knows about. I came to LA three years ago and currently working towards my Ph.D. degree in Computer Science department.

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