The A&S student advisory councils advise the Dean on initiatives that have a direct impact on students including those that increase the visibility of the Arts & Sciences at WPI.
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Chantalle Chhoeuk - Biology & Biotechnology Chantalle Chhoeuk is a senior BS/MS Biology & Biotechnology student from Holden, MA. Her research interests include disease host-pathogen interactions and immunology, with a current focus on opportunistic pathogen virulence. On campus, she is an active member of the Biology & Biotechnology and Greenhouse Clubs and works as an animal care attendant in Gateway. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, crocheting, and caring for her growing collection of houseplants. |
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Emily Doten - Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology Emily Doten is a junior Biochemistry and Biology & Biotechnology double major from Wethersfield, CT. On campus, she is the president of the Marching and Pep band, a member of Omircon Delta Kappa, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi Omega, American Society for Biochemistry, and Mu Sigma Delta. In addition, they are an undergraduate researcher in the Scarlatta lab. In her free time, Emily enjoys painting, crochet, traveling, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family. |
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Isabella Harrison - Chemistry Isabella Harrison is a junior Chemistry Major with a minor in Gender, Sexuality and Women's studies from Kingston, Jamaica. On campus she is the Public Relations Officer of the International Students' council and the Community Outreach of the Caribbean and Hispanic Students' Association. She is also currently a research assistant and data analyst for a Menstruation study on campus and an undergraduate researcher in the Mattson Lab. In her free time she enjoys reading, going to the beach and seeing new places! |
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Aksel Jensen - Computer Science and Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Aksel Jensen is a senior Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and Computer Science double major with a BS/MS in Neuroscience, and Psychology minor from Falmouth, MA. On campus, he is the president of the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Club, an undergraduate researcher in the Social Neuroscience of Affective Processes Lab, a member of Psi Chi the Psychology Honor Society, and DEI Chair for Alpha Phi Omega the co-ed service fraternity. Outside of the classroom, he is a part of the WPI pickleball team, enjoys reading, baking, and playing board games. |
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Dawei Liu - Physics Dawei (David) Liu is a junior physics major from Shanghai, China. On campus, he is a member of the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society. In addition to this, David is also a peer learning assistant and a lab instructor for the Physics Department, and he has been working as a lab assistant in Professor Lyubov Titova's Ultrafast THz and Optical Spectroscopy Lab for almost three years. In his free time, David enjoys gaming with his friends, taking pictures of action figures, playing tennis, and fishing. |
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Azizah Ramsingh - Biotechnology and Biology & Biotechnology Azizah Ramsingh is a senior-plus BS/MS student in Biotechnology at WPI, pursuing dual undergraduate degrees in Biology & Biotechnology and Psychological Science (with a concentration in Psychobiology), along with minors in Chemistry, Physics, and Global Public Health. Azizah has served in multiple leadership roles, including President of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) the co-ed service fraternity and currently Public Relations for APO, and has co-led projects on Alzheimer’s care and is completing her MQP on mindfulness-based pain management. She aspires to become a physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with long-term goals of opening an integrative pain and wellness center. Outside of academics, she is a certified yoga teacher and enjoys combining science, service, and wellness in her work and community involvement. |
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Grace Robinson - Computer Science and Data Science Grace Robinson is a senior from Boise, Idaho completing her undergraduate in Computer Science and graduate in Data Science. On campus she is the Vice President of Women in Computer Science, Vice President of New Member Education and Member Experience for Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity, a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, a member of Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society for Members in Greek Life, a member of Rho Lambda Leadership Society for Sorority members, a CS Peer Mentor, a CS department ambassador, and an office assistant at the WPI Student Activities Office. In the past, Grace did research for the WPI business school, working on UX Design making medical videos in partnership with UMass Chan Medical School. In her free time, Grace enjoys painting, running, and spending time with friends and family. |
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Roy Sianez - Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Roy Sianez is a junior at WPI from Bolton, Connecticut. He is pursuing dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science. On campus, he sings choir and a cappella as part of the WPI Glee Club, Festival Choir, Chamber Choir, and Sound Logic. He also sings opera and studied at the Opera Lucca training program in Italy in the summer of 2025. Roy is a member of the Pi Mu Epsilon mathematical honor society and participates in the Putnam Competition each year. He is a Peer Learning Assistant with the mathematics department. Roy also runs an app development sole proprietorship, publishing mobile apps on the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. |
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Aman Siddiqi - Data Science Aman is a sophomore from Sharon, MA pursuing a BS in Data Science. On campus, he is the Public Relations Chair for the Data Science Club, an undergraduate student representative for the Data Science program, and a member of the WPI Men’s Club Ultimate Frisbee team. In his free time, you can find him playing pickup basketball at the Rec Center, listening to music, and relaxing with friends. |
A&S Graduate Student Advisory Council 2025 - 2026 |
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Adam Beauchaine - Computer Science Adam Beauchaine is a PhD student in Computer Science. He is advised by the amazing Craig Shue, and his research work lies in the domains of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He holds a B.S. in Computer Networking from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and recently completed his M.S. in Computer Science at WPI. Since his second year, Adam has been working on a research project involving the application of unsupervised learning models in endpoint system security, and he has enjoyed advising several undergraduate groups in this domain. Outside of his work at WPI, Adam is a year-round R&D Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, where he specializes in the security of operational technology networks for nuclear power systems. In his free time, you’ll likely find him reading, hiking, or playing video games. |
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Enis Agyeman Boateng - Sustainable Development Engineering Enis Agyeman Boateng is a PhD student in Sustainable Development Engineering Social Science at WPI. Enis holds a master’s in Science and Technology for Innovation in Global Development from WPI and is passionate about environmental sustainability and innovation in material development. With a background in engineering and the social sciences, Enis is passionate about exploring the intersection of technology, policy, and society. His research explores sustainable composite materials, emphasizing recycling and advanced manufacturing techniques. He focuses on sustainable development and the innovative use of technology to address global challenges beyond his academic pursuits. Enis is passionate about fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive impactful social change |
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Karen Bonilla - Data Science Karen Bonilla is a PhD student in Data Science. She is advised by Professor Lane Harrison from WPI’s VIEW Lab, and her research focuses on data visualization with the goal of designing interventions to improve levels of visualization literacy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Babson College. Outside of research and classes, you can find her reading, cooking, or doing archery. |
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Gabrielle Cabebe - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Gabrielle is a PhD student in the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology program. Under the advisement of Dr. Natalie Farny, she does transcriptomic and various molecular biology analyses to further the development of a re-engineered P. putida soil bacterium. Her current research interests are in gene circuit characterization and optimization combined with Machine Learning methods, discovery of RNA interactions that affect gene expression, and understanding gene regulation in P. putida. As a Circular Economy and Data Analytics Engineering Research for Sustainability (CEDAR) Fellow, Gabrielle aspires to utilize synthetic biology, the soil microbiome, and bioinformatics methods for sustainable agricultural development and soil bioremediation. Outside of research, Gabrielle enjoys piano, indoor climbing, and taking care of her house plants. |
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Opeyemi Ibitoye - Biology & Biotechnology Opeyemi is a PhD candidate in the Biology and Biotechnology department. He works in the Shell lab where they focus on the mechanisms of post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in mycobacteria. His research project is on investigating the roles of regulatory small RNAs on the Mycobacterial stress response. Outside the lab and WPI, he plays tennis, enjoys long drives with friends, and sees soccer matches. |
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Korinna Muller - Neuroscience Korinna is a graduate student in the B.S./M.S. in Neuroscience program from Shrewsbury, MA. She graduated from WPI this past May with her B.S. in Biology/Biotechnology and minors in Statistics and Psychology. Her research this year will investigate the potential therapeutic effects of CBD supplementation on motor function in a C. elegans model of Parkinson’s disease. Korinna is a member of the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society and the event coordinator of the Hellenic Student Association. In her free time, she enjoys running and spending time with her friends and family. |
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Annah Naturinda - Mathematical Sciences I am Annah Naturinda, a PhD student in Mathematical Sciences at WPI, where my research interests are in mathematical biology. I earned a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Ghana, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Mathematics) from Makerere University, Uganda. At WPI, I also work with the Graduate Office in the Mathematics department to organize Faculty student Lunch Talks, which provide students with the chance to connect with faculty and learn about the ongoing research. Outside of academics, I enjoy listening to gospel music and watching soccer. |
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Greta Schmidt - Chemistry and Biochemistry Greta is a third year PhD student in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department. She works in the Scarlata lab studying neuronal cell signaling. Specifically, she studies viral entry via caveolin and the effect of prolonged electrical stimulation on neurite retraction. Greta enjoys mentoring in academic settings like the Women's Research and Mentorship Program (WRAMP) and non-academic settings including Girls on the Run. She is from Wisconsin and attended Grinnell College for her undergraduate studies. Greta also enjoys baking, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and petting her cat. |
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Bastión Toledo-Altamirano - Interactive Media & Game Development Bastión Toledo-Altamirano is a first-year MS student in the Interactive Media & Game Development program. They earned a BFA in Game Design from Northeastern University. Bastión is interested in creating educational games, primarily in the areas of mental health, language learning, and accessibility. They enjoy exploring the interdisciplinary nature of creation, from art to programming to music composition. Their hobbies are primarily worldbuilding, storytelling, and linguistics. |
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Sarah Van Hoesen - Physics Sarah Van Hoesen is a 4th year PhD candidate in physics from Ozark, Missouri. She did her undergraduate studies in physics and philosophy at the University of Missouri. Her research is focused on nuclear medical physics and how diagnostic images can be improved for early disease detection. On campus she is a student, researcher, and teaching assistant. In her free time, she reads, plays games, or spends quality time with her wife and three cats.
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