People

Executive Committee 2022–2023 (To be updated)

President: ______________________________

Director at Large: ________________________

VP (RA & TA): _____________________________

VP (Finance): _____________________________

VP (Internal): _____________________________

VP (External): _____________________________

VP (Services): _____________________________

Executive Committee 2021–2022


President: Bayan Al-Nahhas – PhD Electrical Engineering. Focus on 5G/RIS research; passionate about reading and sports.

Director at Large: Sahar Alousi – PhD Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering). Microbiologist exploring engineering; active in EGSS activities.

VP (RA & TA): Kasper – PhD Mechanical Engineering. Works on CFD; experienced TA/RA supporting international students.

VP (Finance): Thais – PhD Civil Engineering. Environmental engineer focusing on sustainability and life-cycle assessment.

VP (Internal): Zakiuddin “Zaki / Zax” Dandoti – MEng Mechanical Engineering. Interested in startups, finance, and community opportunities.

VP (External): Abdul Waheed Ahmadi – MASc Civil Engineering. Organizes social and recreational events; enjoys soccer and travel.

VP (Services): Rachel Calvin – MEng Electrical Engineering. Supports event logistics and volunteers; enjoys singing, hiking, and travel.

Executive Committee 2020–2021


President: Hammad Ahmad – PhD Civil Engineering. Research on sustainable building materials; active in sports and student engagement.

Director at Large: Nibirh Jawad – PhD Electrical Engineering. Experienced EGSS event organizer; enjoys adventurous activities.

VP (RA & TA): Sadaf Shabanian – PhD Mechanical Engineering. Research on durable oil-repellent textiles; enjoys biking, hiking, and travel.

VP (Services): Anber Rana – PhD Civil Engineering. Focus on environmental assessment; coordinates events and volunteers.

VP (Internal): Mohammadali “Ali” Nobakhti – MSc Mechanical Engineering. Research on natural gas sensors; enjoys hiking, camping, and climbing.

VP (External): Bijoy Saha – PhD Civil Engineering. Research on traffic microsimulation and crash modeling; connects with associations and organizations.

VP (Finance, Interim): Sadia Ishaq – PhD Civil Engineering. Research on stormwater management and LCA; long-term EGSS contributor.

Executive Committee 2019–2020


President (May 2019 – Mar 2020): Zhenyu (Charlus) Zhang – PhD Electrical Engineering.

President (Mar 2020 – Oct 2020): Mohammad Ali – MSc Mechanical Engineering.

Director at Large: Pamela Ines Rellstab Sanchez – MSc Mechanical Engineering.

VP (Finance): Sadia Ishaq – PhD Civil Engineering.

VP (RA & TA): Peyman Yousefi – PhD Civil Engineering.

VP (RA & TA): Sadaf Shabanian – PhD Mechanical Engineering.

VP (Student Services): Mahmoud Sakr – PhD Mechanical Engineering.

VP (Internal): Md. Arifur Rahman Khandoker – MSc Mechanical Engineering.

VP (External): Maliha Monsur – MSc Electrical Engineering.