Student Ambassadors
Our Student Ambassadors engage with prospective students to share their experiences in our Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences and Engineering Physics programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Prospective Students: To meet with an ambassador, send an email to [email protected] and include an ambassador’s name if there is someone you would like to meet in particular.
Current Students: This program provides our students with the opportunity to assist in the department’s recruitment and outreach efforts both internally at U-M’s institution and externally to K-12 schools. If you are interested in joining the program, email [email protected].
Undergraduate Students
Varun Agrawal
Undergraduate
Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering
Varun Agrawal is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan working towards a dual BSE in Engineering Physics and Computer Engineering, supplemented by a minor in Data Science. He currently plays a vital role on the university’s Generative AI Advisory Committee (GAIA), where he co-authors key policy recommendations. Born in India, Varun combines his technical expertise with a passion for photography, music, and dance, embracing a well-rounded approach to both his professional and personal pursuits.
Tyler Buividas
Undergraduate
Engineering Physics
Tyler is a senior studying Engineering Physics with a concentration in Electrical Engineering, with aspirations to pursue a Masters in Electrical Engineering. He grew up in New Mexico and Arizona before coming to Michigan and loves cooking, baking, backpacking, and tinkering!
Kyle Keipper
Undergraduate
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, Physics
Kyle is a junior in Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He is specializing in Plasmas and Fusion, and pursuing a minor in physics. He works as a Research Assistant at the NERS Laser Target Fabrication Lab. He is from Rochester, Michigan, and enjoys traveling, working out, and cooking. Ask him about his summer abroad in Rome, Italy!
Chenxi Liu
Undergraduate
Engineering Physics
Chenxi is a senior in Engineering Physics (Electrical Engineering/Optics concentration). He is interested in research about condensed matter, light-matter interactions, and quantum optics. His research includes using optical and electrical characterization of TMDc materials and nano fabrications. He is passionate about physics and the planning of physics study, so if anyone is struggling with physics or the study of physics, don’t hesitate to contact him. He is from Shenzhen, China, and enjoys playing video games like League of Legends, PUBG, Tropical… He also enjoys watching K-drama, playing tennis, and traveling.
Rheadawn Marasigan
Undergraduate
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Rhea is a junior majoring in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. Although she doesn’t have a concentration, her current goal is to use her degree for the development of nuclear medicine. She is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and enjoys weightlifting, cooking, and dancing in her free time.
Connor Middleton
Undergraduate
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, Materials Science Engineering
Connor is a junior majoring in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences and minoring in Materials Science Engineering. He has most recently worked with Talen Energy as a Reactor Engineering Intern, where he had first-hand experiences working with a nuclear reactor. Connor was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI, and he enjoys playing hockey and going to the gym with friends.
Ava Miller
Undergraduate
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences, Computer Science
Ava is a sophomore at University of Michigan studying Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences with a minor in Computer Science. She has a passion for environmental sustainability and hopes to pursue a career in renewable energy. She is from Boulder, Colorado and is a part of the Ski Team here at Michigan!
Graduate Students
Farhana Farha
PhD Student
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Farha is a third-year graduate student at the University of Michigan, with a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She is currently working at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering in the Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences department as a Graduate Student Instructor. She was born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh and enjoys exploring national parks, traveling to different countries, and teaching nuclear engineering students!
Meredith Thibeault
Master’s Student
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Meredith graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences department in April 2023 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in nuclear engineering with a focus on fission systems. Outside of NERS she is an ENGR101 GSI and loves working with first-year engineering students and introducing them to Michigan Engineering. She grew up in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and enjoys crocheting, reading, and drinking coffee!
Robbie Townsend
Master’s Student
Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Robbie is a first year Master’s student who graduated last Spring from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Nuclear Engineering. He is focusing on fission systems and radiation transport and hopes to work on safety analysis and the design of reactors in the future. His main hobbies are going to the gym, watching crime dramas, playing video games, recreational sports, and throwing javelin! Fun fact: he was on UMass Lowell’s Division 1 Track and Field team for four years and hopes to qualify for the US Olympic trials in 2028!