Cohort Four (2021 - )

Raisa-Claire Aghomo

Charlotte, NC
Biomedicl Engineering

I am Raisa-Claire, a Biomedical Engineering Major at the Georgia Institute of Technology. My passions focus on addressing the medical disparities in our developing world by enhancing the availability of various medical innovations. I am especially interested in innovations surrounding prostheses.

Zakir Ahmedin

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

Hello! My name is Zakir Ahmedin. I’m from Atlanta, Ga, and I am a biomedical engineering major, and my primary research interest is in health disparities.

Tobi Arogundade

Dacula, Georgia
Biomedical Engineering

My name is Oluwatobi, more informally Tobi, Arogundade and I'm a biochemistry major from Dacula, Georgia. I am pre-med and have plans of pursuing either an MD or an MD-PhD after my time at Georgia Tech. I enjoy running, watching movies, learning new things, and helping those around me.

Christina Bae

Powder Springs, GA
Biochemistry

Hello! I plan on taking advantage of all the opportunities given to me: from getting involved in research, volunteer work, to more leisurely activities such as outdoor backpacking, and more! Upon graduation, I hope to get into an MD/PhD program in Microbiology/immunology and work in the field of vaccine development and finding potential solutions to autoimmune diseases. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, trying out different coffee spots, and learning new languages!

Lily Gowens

Suwanee, GA
Biology

Hello! My name is Lily Gowens and I am a Biology major. Cellular abilities and interactions have always fascinated me and I am excited to get involved in research at Georgia Tech. After graduation, I will pursue a Ph.D. in biology or a related field and a lifelong career in biomedical research. In my free time I enjoy exploring the outdoors, going for a run, or trying out a new recipe.

Kahlil Johny

Brooklyn, NY (but I’ve lived in Atlanta for basically my whole life!)
Biomedical Engineering

Nice to meet you! I’m currently working towards a career within immunoengineering and other fields related to cellular biology, and I’m excited to engage with the research opportunities here at Georgia Tech. When I’m not working, I’m usually reading a new book or watching a new show, playing fighting games, or hanging out with friends (and hopefully, I’ll find some time to play my saxophone).

Miles Joseph

Douglasville, GA
Neuroscience

I love to swim, participate in youth advocacy for youth with incarcerated parents and play saxophone in my spare time. With my neuroscience degree. I hope to address computational bias systems as well as investigate neurodegenerative disorders and the discrepancies in addressing their prevalence in disparate communities.

Maria Lindsey

Bel Air, Maryland
Biomedical Engineering

Hi! I'm currently majoring in Biomedical Engineering with hopes of pursing a PhD and a career in biomedical research. In my spare time I enjoy going on morning runs, eating at new restaurants, exploring nature, and spending quality time with my friends.

Azeh Ndifor

San Diego, California
Biomedical Engineering

In the future I am interested in getting a graduate degree and conducting research with that degree. If possible I would like to study stem cells at some point because I think they have a lot of potential for future medical solutions.

Davis Phan

Suwanee, GA
Biochemistry

I was born in Decatur, Ga but later moved to Stone Mountain Ga and finally I settled in Suwanee, Ga qt the beginning of middle school. Aside from academics, I love playing video games, badminton or tennis with my friends, or binge watching on Netflix.

Nuno Ramos Grangeia Carvalho

Suwanee, GA
Biomedical Engineering

I am interested in genetics, computer science, and mathematics! In the future, I hope to produce professionally-edited educational videos about science and math topics, preferably focusing on my field of research, similarly to the YouTube channels 3Blue1Brown and Veritasium, . As a consequence of being born and raised in Portugal, I watch soccer in my free time.

Ricardo Ramos

Dublin, GA
Biology

In my free time, I like playing or watching sports, playing video games, working out or binge-watching TV shows.

Freddie Wright

Fayetteville,GA
Biology

Hello! I like to rap, explore my surroundings, read manga, and play video games. I would like to go to medical school after my undergrad.

Cohort Three (2020 - 2022)

Hussan Ali

Norcross, GA
Neuroscience

I am Hussan Ali, and I am studying Neuroscience with the goal of going to medical school after graduating. Outside of studying, you can find me playing video games, practicing saxophone, or playing sports with my friends.

Hector Collazo Melendez

Orlando, FL by way of Puerto Rico
Biomedical Engineering

Hi, my name is Hector Collazo and other than being part of ESTEEMED, I am also part of the Georgia Tech Off Road team. I am thinking on pursuing a minor in robotics since it is one of my passions along with basketball, medical devices, designing, and helping others

Nathaniel Dobson

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

Paola Galeas

Spring Hill, TN
Biology

I love playing video games, learning languages, and running my business (designsbybao.com)!!

Alysia Gray

Flowery Branch, GA
Neuroscience

Lauren Jones

Atlanta, GA
Computer Science

Hello! In addition to being in GT-ESTEEMED, I am also a part of the Global Leadership LLC and International Plan. Though my major is computer science, I hope to once again conduct research in a neuroscience lab.

Reinaldo Mock

LaGrange, GA
Biomedical Engineering

William Pleasant

Peachtree City, GA
Biomedical Engineering

My name is William Pleasant and I am a Biomedical Engineering major at Georgia Tech. I am excited to attend research opportunities offered at Georgia Tech and in my free time I hope to find myself within the arts program so I can share my love of music with the community.

Rommy Sierra

Peachtree City, GA
Neuroscience

Hello, my name is Rommy Sierra, and I am originally from Santiago, Cuba. I hope to pursue research that explores how to prevent and treat of Alzheimer’s and dementia. My passion for the field first stemmed from my love of hearing stories and volunteering at the hospital, and Alzheimer’s and dementia prevent people from being able to enjoy telling their unique stories. I am also passionate about traveling and languages, as both further allow me to collect stories from different people all around the world.

Jendayia Taylor

Griffin, GA
Biomedical Engineering

Hi, I hold the position of research assistant in GT-ESTEEMED. I am passionate about the research of ailments that disproportionately affect minority communities, intense work-outs, and watching historical fiction movies. Upon graduation, I will pursue a Ph.D. in immunology and a lifelong career in biomedical research.

Abel Thomas

Snellville, GA
Biochemistry

I am interested in biology more than anything. To see how life comes together is one of the most fascinating things to me.

Ta'Kayla Wright

Dublin, GA
Biology

Hello! My name is Ta’Kayla Wright. I am interested in a pursuing a career as an audiologist. After earning my BS in biology and, possibly, a MD in Speech-Language pathology, I will plan to attend medical school to earn an Au. D. degree.

Cohort Two (2019 - 2021)

Kenneth Donahue

Exton, Pennsylvania
Biomedical Engineering

Hi, I am a biomedical engineer major who intends to pursue a career in medicine as an orthopedic surgeon after graduation. Some of my research interest areas are medical robotics and prosthetics.

Lela Ellerbe

Alexandria, VA
Biomedical Engineering

I have a deep-rooted love for action, science fiction, and adventure movies and shows and that's actually how I first heard about Biomedical Engineering. The movie Face-off was the first indication that I love the idea of 3D printing biomaterials.

Camilo Londono

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

Matthew Melendez

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

Brock Miller

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

Mira Mutnick

Roswell, GA
Biomedical Engineering

In addition to being in ESTEEMED, I am in the Honors Program and International Plan. I love to travel and hope to gain a global view of biomedical engineering through study and research abroad. After I graduate, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. program in biomedical engineering and a career in academic research.

Madeleine Ochal

Atlanta, GA
Neuroscience

As a former certified Emergency Medical Responder and certified Nurse Aide, Madeleine has a passion for medicine and helping others. She is an undergraduate teaching assistant for the Neuroscience department, and she is also an active member of the Women's Recruitment Team. She is striving to earn a B.S in Neuroscience and work in the medical field.

Julian Perez

Fort Myers, FL
Biomedical Engineering

Kemuel Russell

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Biochemistry

Kemuel is a first year at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is studying Biochemistry with a minor in psychology.In the future, he hopes to obtain an MD-PhD, with focus in oncology. When he isn’t studying, you’ll find Kemuel in Paper and Clay making arts and crafts with his friends.

Joaquin Uriarte

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Industrial Engineering

Isabella Varea

Washington DC
Biomedical Engineering

Hi everyone! A little bit about me-I work at the Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics Lab as an undergraduate researcher and am a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. I play intramural soccer in my free time and look forward to exploring and immersing myself in the Atlanta culture these next few years, as I am out-of-state.

Alexandra Vela

Dacula, GA
Biochemistry

Emerald White

Macon, GA
Electrical Engineering

Emerald White is a student passionate about efficiency-based research to create a healthier environment. Currently, she is involved in her own educational organization, Let's Get It, to sponsor neurodiverse pupils and is employed as a hardware design intern at Infinity Computer Systems in her hometown. In her free time, Emerald enjoys drawing comics, playing fighting games, and performing volunteer service around Georgia to support minorities in STEM.

Cohort One (2018 - 2020)

Thiago Esslinger

Miami, FL
Biochemistry and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Currently, I serve as the President of Students Organizing for Sustainability and one of the chairs for Fridays for Future Georgia Tech. In addition, I’m interested in learning more about the science of anthropogenic climate change and accordingly conduct paleoclimate research with Dr. Kim Cobb and Dr. Hussein Sayani.

Nathan Haileyesus

Snellville, GA
Computer Science

Zaria Hardnett

Atlanta, GA
Mechanical Engineering

In my free time, I love to dabble in hairstyling and you can always catch me laughing or smiling.

Kaiya Mitchell

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

I used to run my own baking business in high school and I am an animal-lover at heart.

Alexandria Neal

Stockbridge, GA
Neuroscience

Giancarlo Riccobono

Miami, FL
Biomedical Engineering

Originally from Venezuela, I am very passionate about helping those who are less fortunate through various volunteer programs at Georgia Tech. My goal in life is to make a difference in the lives of those around me, whether it’s big or small. Upon graduation, I hope to pursue an MD/MBA degree in effort to combine my strong entrepreneurial desire with my passion to improve lives.

Clinton Smith

Atlanta, GA
Biomedical Engineering

I work as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Krish Roy's ImmunoEngineering Laboratory. I am also the Editor of Submissions and Review for the Tower Undergraduate Research Journal. Upon completing my degree in biomedical engineering, I plan to earn a Master's/PhD in translational medicine to become a research and development engineer.