Aman is a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in the repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures with a research focus on Generative AI and probabilistic modelling.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy staying active through outdoor activities (hiking and trekking). I also like reading, pursuing personal growth projects, and exploring new skills beyond my academic field.

What drew you to EGS?

I was drawn to EGS because of its strong community of graduate students and its commitment to supporting both academic and professional growth. I am particularly excited to contribute by implementing new initiatives that support the growth and development of graduate students.

Aman is a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in the repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures with a research focus on Generative AI and probabilistic modelling.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy staying active through outdoor activities (hiking and trekking). I also like reading, pursuing personal growth projects, and exploring new skills beyond my academic field.

What drew you to EGS?

I was drawn to EGS because of its strong community of graduate students and its commitment to supporting both academic and professional growth. I am particularly excited to contribute by implementing new initiatives that support the growth and development of graduate students.

Khalaf is a Master of Engineering student specializing in Manufacturing Engineering at the W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (SEPT).

What do you like to do for fun?

Rock climbing and video games.

What drew you to EGS?

I desired to create opportunities for our engineering graduates by strengthening our connections with industry partners and academic groups through networking events, career development workshops or collaborative projects. After transferring my area of research and course path, I wished to advocate for an easier bureaucratic process in the administrative offices.

Khalaf is a Master of Engineering student specializing in Manufacturing Engineering at the W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (SEPT).

What do you like to do for fun?

Rock climbing and video games.

What drew you to EGS?

I desired to create opportunities for our engineering graduates by strengthening our connections with industry partners and academic groups through networking events, career development workshops or collaborative projects. After transferring my area of research and course path, I wished to advocate for an easier bureaucratic process in the administrative offices.

Anooshe is a 3rd year PhD student in Additive Manufacturing Group Lab, working on designing additively manufactured bio-inspired metamaterials for use in protective energy-absorbing structures using experimental and numerical modelling approaches.

What do you like to do for fun?
Hiking, pottery, spending time with friends, watching movie, and playing tongue drum

What drew you to EGS?
My desire is to contribute positively to the engineering community and to connect with fellow graduate students. By participating in EGS, I hope to create a supportive network that encourages academic and personal growth for all members.

Anooshe is a 3rd year PhD student in Additive Manufacturing Group Lab, working on designing additively manufactured bio-inspired metamaterials for use in protective energy-absorbing structures using experimental and numerical modelling approaches.

What do you like to do for fun?
Hiking, pottery, spending time with friends, watching movie, and playing tongue drum

What drew you to EGS?
My desire is to contribute positively to the engineering community and to connect with fellow graduate students. By participating in EGS, I hope to create a supportive network that encourages academic and personal growth for all members.

Asim is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering specializing in sustainable asphalt pavements. His research focuses on applying uncertainty-aware probabilistic modeling and generative adversarial networks (GANs) to analyze the behavior of recycled asphalt shingles and reclaimed asphalt pavement, with the goal of optimizing the use of recycled materials for resilient and sustainable pavement design.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy spending time with friends, exploring nature through hikes and outdoor activities. I also like watching TV series and playing games to relax.

What drew you to EGS?

I was drawn to the Engineering Graduate Society for its collaborative community and focus on professional growth. It offers opportunities to connect with peers, share knowledge, and engage in workshops and events that enhance research skills, leadership, and networking within the engineering graduate community.

Asim is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering specializing in sustainable asphalt pavements. His research focuses on applying uncertainty-aware probabilistic modeling and generative adversarial networks (GANs) to analyze the behavior of recycled asphalt shingles and reclaimed asphalt pavement, with the goal of optimizing the use of recycled materials for resilient and sustainable pavement design.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy spending time with friends, exploring nature through hikes and outdoor activities. I also like watching TV series and playing games to relax.

What drew you to EGS?

I was drawn to the Engineering Graduate Society for its collaborative community and focus on professional growth. It offers opportunities to connect with peers, share knowledge, and engage in workshops and events that enhance research skills, leadership, and networking within the engineering graduate community.

Aqsa is pursuing a MASc in Civil Engineering, with research focused on the post-earthquake fire performance of tall mass timber structures. She studies how timber buildings behave under extreme conditions, essentially combining her passion for problem-solving with a bit of controlled chaos by virtually setting buildings on fire (safely, of course).

What do you like to do for fun?

I like staying outdoors in the summer while it lasts, and hanging out with friends (especially around food). Being away from home got me into cooking, which I never thought would happen. Now I’m out here making pasta from scratch, which usually turns into a fun and slightly messy quest.

What drew you to EGS?

I was super involved outside the classroom during my undergrad; I was that person who was always doing something. When I started grad school, I realized I missed that energy and sense of community. Joining EGS felt like the perfect way to dive back in, meet awesome people, and help make grad life more fun (and a bit more organized).

Aqsa is pursuing a MASc in Civil Engineering, with research focused on the post-earthquake fire performance of tall mass timber structures. She studies how timber buildings behave under extreme conditions, essentially combining her passion for problem-solving with a bit of controlled chaos by virtually setting buildings on fire (safely, of course).

What do you like to do for fun?

I like staying outdoors in the summer while it lasts, and hanging out with friends (especially around food). Being away from home got me into cooking, which I never thought would happen. Now I’m out here making pasta from scratch, which usually turns into a fun and slightly messy quest.

What drew you to EGS?

I was super involved outside the classroom during my undergrad; I was that person who was always doing something. When I started grad school, I realized I missed that energy and sense of community. Joining EGS felt like the perfect way to dive back in, meet awesome people, and help make grad life more fun (and a bit more organized).

Esi is pursuing a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on energy management and hybrid energy storage systems for electric vehicles.

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy cooking, reading, and watching movies.

What drew you to EGS?
I joined EGS to connect with fellow graduate students and support initiatives that enhance the engineering graduate experience.

Esi is pursuing a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on energy management and hybrid energy storage systems for electric vehicles.

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy cooking, reading, and watching movies.

What drew you to EGS?
I joined EGS to connect with fellow graduate students and support initiatives that enhance the engineering graduate experience.

Kenil is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Systems and Technology. His primary area of interest lies in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a particular focus on developing automated systems that leverage AI for practical and impactful real-world applications.

What do you like to do for fun?
For fun, I enjoy watching movies, going for walks, swimming, and occasionally trekking. I am also a big foodie, always eager to try new restaurants and culinary experiences.

What drew you to EGS?
EGS is known for its excellent work and fun events. I was drawn by the opportunity to reach out to the maximum number of students, get to know them better, and significantly improve my event organization and leadership skills.

Kenil is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Systems and Technology. His primary area of interest lies in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a particular focus on developing automated systems that leverage AI for practical and impactful real-world applications.

What do you like to do for fun?
For fun, I enjoy watching movies, going for walks, swimming, and occasionally trekking. I am also a big foodie, always eager to try new restaurants and culinary experiences.

What drew you to EGS?
EGS is known for its excellent work and fun events. I was drawn by the opportunity to reach out to the maximum number of students, get to know them better, and significantly improve my event organization and leadership skills.

Caiying is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on assessing hail hazards in Canada, with the goal of improving the understanding and mitigation of severe weather impacts.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy playing tennis, hiking in nature, and spending time with music through piano and guitar. These activities help me stay balanced and energized outside of research.

What drew you to EGS?

I joined EGS to connect with more peers, enhance my leadership and communication skills, and contribute to the community by supporting and helping fellow graduate students.

Caiying is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on assessing hail hazards in Canada, with the goal of improving the understanding and mitigation of severe weather impacts.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy playing tennis, hiking in nature, and spending time with music through piano and guitar. These activities help me stay balanced and energized outside of research.

What drew you to EGS?

I joined EGS to connect with more peers, enhance my leadership and communication skills, and contribute to the community by supporting and helping fellow graduate students.

Zhenghao is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Civil Engineering whose research focuses on waste treatment and carbon reduction strategies for sustainable infrastructure development.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy gaming, cooking, and creating content for social media as a hobby.

What drew you to EGS?

Engaging in EGS allows me to better understand university operations and develop new skills.

Zhenghao is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Civil Engineering whose research focuses on waste treatment and carbon reduction strategies for sustainable infrastructure development.

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy gaming, cooking, and creating content for social media as a hobby.

What drew you to EGS?

Engaging in EGS allows me to better understand university operations and develop new skills.