Group Members:
Manisha Rajaghatta - msr325@drexel.edu
I'm Manisha and am a freshman at Drexel University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. In high school, I developed a passion for the STEM fields, which included pursuing a semester-long study in biotechnology focused on epidemiology, biomedical ethics and advanced techniques in chromatography. In addition to running Cross Country and Outdoor Track, I participated in FIRST Robotics Competition. There, I held leadership positions including team captain and chassis subteam co-captain and in 2014, was one of six selected finalists from the New England District for the FIRST Dean's List. Currently, I am a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha (Nu Nu), Society of Women Engineers and Panhellenic Council, where I am the Public Relations chair. I hope to get involved with biomedical research in the near future and continue my passions of FIRST Robotics, running, and ultimate frisbee.Eric French - ejf58@drexel.edu
I'm Eric and I'm a mechanical engineering student at Drexel University! I enjoy all things math, physics, space, and cinema. Throughout high school, I participated in marching band, jazz band, and concert band playing the trumpet. I have had a deep passion for math ever since I started to find all of the really cool stuff online about it. At Drexel, I am involved in DragonsTeach, which is a great way to pursue one of my other passions, teaching. Through my first two terms at Drexel, I have managed to stay on Dean's List with a cumulative GPA of 3.9. I hope to be involved in Engineers without Borders in the future. My ultimate goal is to work with either SpaceX or NASA.Neil Patel - nrp46@drexel.edu
I'm Neil Patel, and I am currently a Biomedical Engineering student at Drexel University. I enjoy doing math, and reading about advances in medicine, science, and technology. In highschool, I was apart of a multitude of clubs, varying from Track and Field, Science Olympiad, PJAS, and the National Honor Society. Advances in space technology, treatment of disease, and computers have always been somethings that always get me excited when reading about them. When I am not doing work or relaxing, you can usually find me at the gym. I love being physically active, as it is an integral part of my lifestyle. I plan on rushing Drexel's Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon in the fall term, and also playing intramural rugby.Imran Khan - ink23@drexel.edu
I am Imran, and I am a freshman at Drexel University studying Business and Engineering. I suppose my interest for my major began in high school. Having been in an engineering oriented academy, I knew I wanted to do something involving engineering for a career. I had taken a microeconomics, and drew fond of the business aspect of various industries, and seeing how different things in society came together! I am also an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, where I work with other scouts on various activities and merit badges. On campus, I am involved in Drexel's public radio station, WkDU, as well as various intramural sports.Hao Zhang - hz357@drexel.edu
My name is Hao Zhang and I am from Beijing,China. I'm a freshman at Drexel University and am studying Electrical Engineering. My father was instrumental for me becoming an engineer as he taught me how to use a computer when I was very young. He was and is my biggest role model. When I'm not in class, you can find me swimming in Drexel's swimming pool. I hope to be able to swim in the future for Drexel's team.
Adviser:
Dr. Hao Cheng - hcheng@coe.drexel.edu
PhD Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, 2005
MS Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2001
BE Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1999
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering and David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007-2012
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Medicine, ENH Institute, Northwestern University, 2006-2007
