{"id":2,"date":"2015-09-30T15:13:30","date_gmt":"2015-09-30T22:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/mechambassadors\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-09-19T11:18:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T18:18:36","slug":"meet-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/mechambassadors\/meet-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

Current Ambassadors<\/h1>\n

\"\"<\/a>MEET NANDU<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2025
\nMechatronics Option<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Learn, Co-op Student
\nFootball, F1, Hikes, Photography<\/p>\n

Read Meet’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>RACHEL KONG<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2025
\nGeneral Option<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Learn, Co-op Student, Exchange,
\nPottery, Outdoors, Foodie<\/p>\n

Read Rachel’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Past Ambassadors<\/h1>\n

\"\"<\/a>JUNG YI CAU<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2026
\nGeneral Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Learn, Co-op Student
\nUltimate Frisbee, Dancing, Cycling, Swimming, Piano, Hiking, Snowboarding<\/p>\n

Read Jung Yi’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ILLYA DANILEVITCH<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2025
\nGeneral Option<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Learn, Co-op Student, Undergraduate Research<\/p>\n

Read Ilya’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ROBYN XIONG<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2025
\nMechatronics Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Learn, Co-op, Drones, Machining, Music<\/p>\n

Read Robyn’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>EMILY ADAM<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2025… or 2026?
\nMechatronics Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustaingineering, Work Learn, Co-op, Climbing, Music<\/p>\n

Read Emily’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>CAMERON LEE-MING<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2022
\nThermofluids Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Worklearn, Formula UBC, Co-op, Hiking, Scuba-diving, Piano, Plants<\/p>\n

Read Cameron’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>JANET SUN<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2023
\nMechatronics Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Club Mech, Work Learn, SUBC, Co-op Student, Advanced Robotics Lab Volunteer
\nResidence Advisor, Bubble tea lover, Female perspective in Mech<\/p>\n

Read\u00a0 Janet’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Ahijit\"<\/a>AHIJIT BANERJEE<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2023
\nThermofluids Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Hiking, Plants, Co-op Worklearn, UAS, UBC Pok\u00e9mon Go, Tennis<\/p>\n

Read\u00a0 Ahijit’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>HAMAYUN AZIZ<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

General Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Engineer\u2019s Without Borders, Work-Learn, Co-op, Soccer, Traveler<\/p>\n

Read Hamayun’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ALLYSIA LAM<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2022
\nGeneral Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Worklearn, SUBC, Co-op, Skiing, Scuba-diving, Crochet, Commuter<\/p>\n

Read Allysia’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ISAAC LACHMAN<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2020
\nThermofluids Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Worklearn, Co-op, Skiing, Scuba-diving, Classical Music, Tennis<\/p>\n

Read Isaac’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Emily Roos<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2022…or maybe 2023 (2024?)
\nGeneral Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

International Student, Worklearn, Co-op, UBC UAS, Machining, Clean Energy, Video Games<\/p>\n

Read Emily’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>WILSON HSU<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2020
\nGeneral Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

UBC Solar, Club Mech, EUS, Internship abroad, Sushi-lover, Musician<\/p>\n

Read Wilson’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>KIRSTEN MENG<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2019
\nGeneral Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Club Mech, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Co-op, Shine-On Music, Ex-Engineers-without-Borders, Avid Hiker and Swimmer<\/p>\n

Read Kirsten’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>JASON HU<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2019
\nGeneral Mechanical
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

ASME UBC, Formula UBC, Club Mech, Co-op, Forensic Science, Sustainable Engineering, Musician, Footballer<\/p>\n

Read Jason’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>ALICE LAM<\/a><\/h2>\n

Master\u2019s in Mechanical Engineering 2017
\nMechanical Engineering 2015
\n(Mechatronics Option) <\/span><\/p>\n

Alumna, Grad School, Research, Co-op, TA, Musician<\/p>\n

Read Alice’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ASHLEY MAK<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2017
\nGeneral Mechanical<\/span><\/p>\n

ASME UBC, Club Mech, Non Co-op, Intramurals,
\nPhotographer, Sushi-lover, Female perspective in Mech<\/p>\n

Read Ashley’s profile here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>RIGOBERTO MIRANDA FELIX<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2020
\nThermofluids Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

UBC Current, Co-op, Worklearn, Strength Training<\/p>\n

Read Rigo’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>ARTHI MUNIYAPPAN<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2018
\nThermofluids Option
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

UBC AeroDesign, Co-op, Worklearn, SAE Student Member, Female perspective in Mech, Fitness Junkie, Tea lover<\/p>\n

Read Arthi’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>DIANA NINO<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2018
\nGeneral Mechanical
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Engineering, Club Mech, Worklearn, Lab student Assistant, Ex-Thunderbots, Non Co-op, Tea-lover, Gardening, Female perspective in Mech<\/p>\n

Read Diana’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>KHASHINA TONKS-TURCOTTE<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mechanical Engineering 2018<\/strong>
\n Mechatronics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thunderbots, Club Mech, EngCite\/WiE, Non Co-op, Worklearn, TA, Adventurist, Robots<\/p>\n

Read Khashina’s profile here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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