PIs
Jin Ryoun Kim | Faculty Advisor
Jin Ryoun Kim is performing research in the creation of novel proteins for complex functionality such as the design of a protein sensor for detection of toxic molecules in neurodegenerative diseases and the development of a highly-stable enzyme that can be used in industry. His work has been recognized as significant by prestigious scientific societies and magazines.
Captains
Amulya Hota | Team Captain
Hi, I’m Amulya! I’m one of this year’s iGEM captains. I’m a senior in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and I’m minoring in Business Studies. I’m excited for the opportunity to help create an at-home salivary iron detection device while gaining more technical skills and team management experience!
Violet Nabbanja | Team Captain
Violet is a senior majoring in Biomolecular Science with a minor in Computer Science. She hopes to use her knowledge and skills gained from Tandon to positively contribute to society through medical biotechnology and research. Violet joined iGEM for the opportunity to use synthetic biology for solving real-world problems and work alongside other passionate members who share similar interests. Outside of iGEM, Violet enjoys music, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends.
Khalid El-Halabi | Team Captain
Hi, I'm Khalid! I'm one of the team captains this year. I'm a 5th Year Student double majoring in Biology and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. I’m excited about helping to propel this fantastic goal we are all working on to new heights!
Graduate Student Mentors
Basia Alexandra Fellner-Dublin | Graduate Student Mentor
Hi, I’m Basia! I am one of the graduate student mentors. I am pursuing a master’s degree in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship. I’m excited to see my iron level biosensor idea come to life and gain more skills in lab, experimental design, hardware, and software!
Sumanth Dara | Graduate Student Mentor
Hi there, I’m Sumanth, NYU iGEM’s graduate student advisor! I’m a third-year PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering department at Tandon. I’m a big fan of making science and medical devices accessible to people from all walks of life, so I’m proud to be part of a project doing just that!
Directors
Kayra Oguz | PR & Marketing Co-Director
Hey, I'm Kayra! I am the current PR and Marketing head of NYU iGEM. I am a junior majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I'm very interested in biological and chemical engineering and want to work in the pharmaceutical industry in the future. I am excited to have hands-on experience in these fields through our project, an at-home iron-level detection device.
Nora Sherman | Entrepreneurship and Finance Director
Hi! My name is Nora and I am a senior at NYU Tandon majoring in Biomolecular Science on the premed track. I am currently working in a lab studying cardiovascular disease. I joined iGEM to further explore biomedical engineering and biotechnology, and to get involved with my campus community. I hope that the skills I learn on this project will help me at every stage of my career and I am very excited to work with such a talented team. Outside of work and school I enjoy watching movies, snowboarding, and spending time with friends.
Vicky Wang | Web & Graphic Design Director
Vicky is a junior, CBE and BMS dual major. She has a strong passion for synthetic biology, genetic engineering, and interdisciplinary research, and is really excited to have the opportunity to join the NYU iGEM team. She still has much to learn, especially in improving her communication skills as an international student, but she’s eager and willing to contribute and grow alongside everyone else. Outside iGEM, she likes to watch anime, listen to music, and draw.
Ria Kumar | PR & Marketing Co-Director
Hi! My name is Ria, and I am a senior majoring in Biomolecular Science on the premed track. I am currently working at the Applied Micro-bioengineering Laboratory. I have always been interested in medicine and bioengineering, so I am excited to be on the NYU iGEM team. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, and exploring the city.
Team Members
Marie Toure | Team Member
Hello, my name is Marie. I am currently a sophomore studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I have a strong interest in biomedical engineering and biotechnology and I hope to explore my interest during my time in iGEM. Through iGEM, I hope to delve deeper into the medical world and use my problem solving-skills to tackle real world issues. Outside of iGEM, I enjoy reading, listening to music and trying new foods.
Anton Klettner | Team Member
Christine Fan | Team Member
Christine is a junior majoring in Business and Technology Management and minoring in dance. She enjoys volunteering, cooking, and small animals. She hopes to invent better medicine so that more people can avoid illness and have healthier bodies. She is very happy to be able to participate in this meaningful project with excellent colleagues.
Dhruvansh Shah | Team Member
Dhruvansh Shah is a senior at New York University, majoring in Global Public Health and Biology. Under the guidance of Professor Marcus Noyes at NYU Langone, he researches C2H2 zinc fingers and their DNA binding specificity, with a focus on engineering zinc finger nucleases to target disease-causing genes. Dhruvansh aspires to contribute to gene engineering research as a therapeutic solution for diseases. Outside the lab, he enjoys playing tennis, volleyball, and the guitar.