Meet the Team

Aditi was born and raised in Maharashtra, India. Aditi completed her undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering before moving to the United States to pursue her MS in Management Information Systems at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Aditi likes to travel and read. Aditi will be organizing, managing, and creating impactful student experiences for Student Research Week.

Samhitha is originally from Dallas, Texas. She is a junior at Texas A&M University majoring in Psychology with minors in Public Health and Neuroscience. Samhitha is deeply involved in undergraduate research, studying epilepsy and neuroinflammation under Dr. Samba Reddy and Dr. Ursula Winzer-Serhan at the College of Medicine. With aspirations of a career as a physician, she is committed to the intersection of advancing healthcare through research, recognizing its critical role in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and bridging knowledge gaps. Outside of academics, she can be found furthering her passion for South Asian arts through her organization – TAMU Iktara!

Jeevika Thazhaiselvam is a third-year Biomedical Science student from Bryan, Texas. Jeevika works as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Gaharwar’s lab in the Biomedical Engineering Department, where her projects focus on developing biomaterials to promote wound healing. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in medicine while continuing research aimed at advancing healthcare. Outside of academics, Jeevika enjoys taking up creative endeavors, discovering local eateries, and watching Aggie football.

Srija is originally from Dallas, TX. She is an Honors Forensic Science and Political Science Major at Texas A&M University. In the future, Srija hopes to pursue a degree in law and medicine through an MD/JD program. She aspires to be a medical examiner. Besides school, Srija enjoys reading, traveling, and shopping in her free time.

Sharvari Mhatre was born and raised in Maharashtra, India. She completed her undergraduate degree in Information Technology before moving to the United States to pursue her MS in Management Information Systems at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Prajna was born and brought up in Odisha, India. She completed her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and then earned her MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong before moving to Texas to pursue her MS in Management Information Systems at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. With extensive experience in both the consulting and manufacturing industries. She aspires to build a career in customer relationship management (CRM) space. Leveraging technology and business insight to drive meaningful change and innovation. Outside of school, Prajna enjoys delving into fiction and mythology, and uses journaling as a way to reflect and recharge.

Leah was born in Kuwait, but grew up in Dallas, Texas. She is a first year masters student at the School of Public Health, concentrating in Health Policy and Management. Her career goals include working with the WHO, UN, and other large-scale international organizations. Outside of school she loves trying new things, traveling, playing basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

Elif Aygar is from Houston, TX and is currently a junior in Electronics System Engineering at Texas A&M University. In the future she hopes to work at Texas Instruments (TI) to help design and build circuits for new products. In her free time, Elif likes to crochet, read Stephen King books and try out new coffee shops.

Fiazan Khan is from Cypress, Texas, and is currently a pre-medical sophomore majoring in Biomedical Sciences. He aspires to become a physician-scientist through an MD/PhD program and performs research in Dr. Rajesh Miranda’s lab in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics. In his free time, he loves reading, writing, playing video games, binging shows, and spending time with friends and family.

Kyla is originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina but has roots in East Texas. She is a first year master student at the Texas A&M School of Public Health. Her concentration is Health Policy & Management and she has a passion for exploring healthcare accessibility. Kyla’s thrilled at the opportunity to serve SRW’s incoming volunteers.