Co-President
Ava Dahnke I am a senior from the Chicago suburbs majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in German. I love being a part of AIChE because of the community it fosters within the department through social, academic, and professional opportunities. Outside of AIChE, I am Co-President of the German Undergraduate Board and I play bass in Northwestern’s Philharmonia Orchestra. |
Co-President
Anna Grejtak I am a senior from the Detroit metropolitan area majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in French. My campus research has investigated soft matter and polymers and their potential function as optically active crystals. In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, and going to the gym. I love nature and hiking, and my favorite body of water is either Lake Michigan or Lake Superior! |
Programming Chair
Regina Fernandez I am a senior majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I am originally from Mexico but have been living in the Chicago suburbs since 2011. I am extremely interested in biotechnology, so I have been working in the Jewett lab on glycoconjugate vaccines as well as glycosylation for protein therapeutic applications. In the future, I hope to work in the biotech sector in research and development. In my free time, I like to go to yoga and bake! |
IT Chair
Connor Moore I am a senior from the Bay Area majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I work in the Ameer Lab researching 3D printable bioresorbable stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease. I also have worked in industry with a focus on solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). I hope to work in R&D in either the biotech or renewables sector. In my free time you can find me playing basketball at SPAC. |
ChE101 Coordinator
Junior Class Representative Wesley Ho I am a junior majoring in chemical engineering from Northern California. Career-wise, I plan to obtain a PhD and become a research and development scientist in energy storage, nanotechnology, or consumer goods. Outside the classroom, one of my biggest interests is following professional soccer, specifically the English Premier League. I’m excited to continue building the ChemE community here at Northwestern. |
Treasurer
Zeeshan Razzaq I am a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering from Burr Ridge, Illinois. Upon graduation, I plan to obtain a PhD in chemical or bioengineering to continue my study of synthetic biology. Outside of class, I like to cook, explore Chicago, and drink coffee. I’m the external relations chair of MSAB (McCormick Student Advisory Board) and am on the software team for AutoAquaponics in ESW (Engineers for a Sustainable World). |
DEI Chair
Diego Alberto-Lopez I am a junior from Northeast Oklahoma majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Latina/o Studies and a certificate in Managerial Analytics from Kellogg. I’m interested in the field of sustainability and renewable energy as well as pharmaceuticals. In the future, I see myself going into either industry. One fun fact about me is I can play the saxophone! |
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