The MECH Ambassador program aims to connect prospective students to current Mechanical Engineering students to provide a unique and informative insight into the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a Mechanical Engineering student at UBC and want an insider student perspective, you’ve come to the right place.
Current Ambassadors
JUNG YI CAU
Mechanical Engineering 2026
General Option
Work Learn, Co-op Student
Ultimate Frisbee, Dancing, Cycling, Swimming, Piano, Hiking, Snowboarding
Read Jung Yi’s profile here.
ILLYA DANILEVITCH
Mechanical Engineering 2025
General Option
Work Learn, Co-op Student, Undergraduate Research
Read Ilya’s profile here.
Past Ambassadors
ROBYN XIONG
Mechanical Engineering 2025
Mechatronics Option
Work Learn, Co-op, Drones, Machining, Music
Read Robyn’s profile here.
EMILY ADAM
Mechanical Engineering 2025… or 2026?
Mechatronics Option
Sustaingineering, Work Learn, Co-op, Climbing, Music
Read Emily’s profile here.
CAMERON LEE-MING
Mechanical Engineering 2022
Thermofluids Option
Worklearn, Formula UBC, Co-op, Hiking, Scuba-diving, Piano, Plants
Read Cameron’s profile here.
JANET SUN
Mechanical Engineering 2023
Mechatronics Option
Club Mech, Work Learn, SUBC, Co-op Student, Advanced Robotics Lab Volunteer
Residence Advisor, Bubble tea lover, Female perspective in Mech
Read Janet’s profile here.
AHIJIT BANERJEE
Mechanical Engineering 2023
Thermofluids Option
Hiking, Plants, Co-op Worklearn, UAS, UBC Pokémon Go, Tennis
Read Ahijit’s profile here.
HAMAYUN AZIZ
Mechanical Engineering 2022
General Option
Engineer’s Without Borders, Work-Learn, Co-op, Soccer, Traveler
Read Hamayun’s profile here.
ALLYSIA LAM
Mechanical Engineering 2022
General Option
Worklearn, SUBC, Co-op, Skiing, Scuba-diving, Crochet, Commuter
Read Allysia’s profile here.
ISAAC LACHMAN
Mechanical Engineering 2020
Thermofluids Option
Worklearn, Co-op, Skiing, Scuba-diving, Classical Music, Tennis
Read Isaac’s profile here.
Emily Roos
Mechanical Engineering 2022…or maybe 2023 (2024?)
General Option
International Student, Worklearn, Co-op, UBC UAS, Machining, Clean Energy, Video Games
Read Emily’s profile here.
WILSON HSU
Mechanical Engineering 2020
General Option
UBC Solar, Club Mech, EUS, Internship abroad, Sushi-lover, Musician
Read Wilson’s profile here.
KIRSTEN MENG
Mechanical Engineering 2019
General Option
Club Mech, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Co-op, Shine-On Music, Ex-Engineers-without-Borders, Avid Hiker and Swimmer
Read Kirsten’s profile here.
JASON HU
Mechanical Engineering 2019
General Mechanical
ASME UBC, Formula UBC, Club Mech, Co-op, Forensic Science, Sustainable Engineering, Musician, Footballer
Read Jason’s profile here.
ALICE LAM
Master’s in Mechanical Engineering 2017
Mechanical Engineering 2015
(Mechatronics Option)
Alumna, Grad School, Research, Co-op, TA, Musician
Read Alice’s profile here.
ASHLEY MAK
Mechanical Engineering 2017
General Mechanical
ASME UBC, Club Mech, Non Co-op, Intramurals,
Photographer, Sushi-lover, Female perspective in Mech
Read Ashley’s profile here.
RIGOBERTO MIRANDA FELIX
Mechanical Engineering 2020
Thermofluids Option
UBC Current, Co-op, Worklearn, Strength Training
Read Rigo’s profile here.
ARTHI MUNIYAPPAN
Mechanical Engineering 2018
Thermofluids Option
UBC AeroDesign, Co-op, Worklearn, SAE Student Member, Female perspective in Mech, Fitness Junkie, Tea lover
Read Arthi’s profile here.
DIANA NINO
Mechanical Engineering 2018
General Mechanical
Women in Engineering, Club Mech, Worklearn, Lab student Assistant, Ex-Thunderbots, Non Co-op, Tea-lover, Gardening, Female perspective in Mech
Read Diana’s profile here.
KHASHINA TONKS-TURCOTTE
Mechanical Engineering 2018
Mechatronics
Thunderbots, Club Mech, EngCite/WiE, Non Co-op, Worklearn, TA, Adventurist, Robots
Read Khashina’s profile here.