Ananya Ramesh

Ananya Ramesh

Team Lead

I'm Ananya Ramesh, currently serving as a Lab Technician at Amgen Biotech Experience, stationed at UCD. ABE, a philanthropic organization, enables teachers to borrow biomolecular equipment for conducting labs in their schools, completely free of charge. Previously, I pursued my Master's degree in Bi…

Filip Jay Doba

Filip Jay Doba

Local Volunteer

Hi, I'm Filip! I do computer science at UCD, though I've acquired an interest in physics and linguistics along the way. I appreciate a good read, especially thought-provoking sci-fi/fantasy, volunteering in areas I care about, and exploring culture and nature all around.

Swati Kashikar

Swati Kashikar

Team Lead

Passionate virologist with a Master's, now a PhD student at TU Dublin uncovering the hidden world of viruses through spectroscopy. Avid reader, hiker, runner, and classical music lover, endlessly curious about the unseen!

Evgenia Angelidi

Evgenia Angelidi

Local Volunteer

I work as a Research Engineer at the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at UCD. With a background in Sports Science and Data Science, I am passionate about using data to understand the human body and improve lives.

In my free time, I love running, cycling, and climbing. I believe exer…

Dylan Grimes Larkin

Local Volunteer

Regulatory scientist working in the agrichemical industry. SciComm enthusiast who enjoys learning about the latest scientific research. Loves running, reading, and travelling.

Thanmay Nambiar

Thanmay Nambiar

Local Volunteer

I'm Thanmay S. Nambiar, a Master's student in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, passionate about cancer immunology. I aim to advance targeted therapies to harness the immune system against cancer.

Amirhossein Taran

Amirhossein Taran

Local Volunteer

I am a PhD student in mechanical engineering working on modelling offshore wind turbines.
I am interested in computers, video games and running.

Beatriz Lopes

Beatriz Lopes

Local Volunteer

In 2020, I moved from Portugal to Ireland to pursue a scientific career combining my interests in Molecular Biology, Plasma, and Oncologic Research. Outside of work, I enjoy relaxing by listening to good music, sipping a cold drink, and embarking on Scouts adventures.

Conor de Barra

Conor de Barra

Local Volunteer

I am a Immunology Postdoc in Trinity College Dublin looking at the effect of the tumour micro-environent on immune cells in the brain. I am an avid baker and movie goer.

Aoife Crawford

Aoife Crawford

Team Lead

Research and Policy Officer, National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA)

Aparna Sankaran Unni

Aparna Sankaran Unni

Team Lead

Hey, I'm a life science postgraduate and lab scientist in a biotech company in Ireland. Always curious, I dive into science, explore the world, jam to good music, devour books, and collaborate with like-minded people!

Cloé Payet

Cloé Payet

Team Lead

French girl living in Dublin since 3 years and enjoy everything except the seagulls. I am working as a postdoctoral fellow in RCSI on relationship between vaccination and time-of-the-day.

Diptasree Debnath

Diptasree Debnath

Local Volunteer

Diptasree Debnath | PhD Candidate (UCD Computer Science) | Passionate about Science & Teaching | Speech & Audio Research | Foodie, Bookworm, Music lover | Sticker Collector

Fanny Salesse

Fanny Salesse

Local Volunteer

PhD student at UCD in public health nutrition, focusing on food portion sizes. Passionate about science-for-policy research to inform and improve national-level health strategies.

Goksu Yamac

Goksu Yamac

Local Volunteer

I'm a postdoctoral researcher in Trinity College Dublin working on Mixed Reality. I'm originally from Turkiye and I've been living in Ireland since 2017.

Illia Diahovchenko

Illia Diahovchenko

Local Volunteer

Work in research and academia. Inspired by renewable energy, energy efficiency, and engineering and try to contribute to effective solutions in power systems.

Íomar McCrea

Íomar McCrea

Local Volunteer

I am a recent neuroscience graduate from Trinity College Dublin with a particular interest in the study of behaviour, learning and memory. Outside of research, I enjoy reading and hiking.

Palesa Caroline Mphaka

Palesa Caroline Mphaka

Local Volunteer

I'm a PhD candidate at UCD, funded by the CÚRAM MedDevDoc program, where my research involves developing 3D engineered ovarian cancer models to better understand why chemoresistance occurs.
Outside the lab, I like watching ‘true crime in half the time’ and cartoons. If you spot someone wearing a Lo…

Parth Nisar

Parth Nisar

Team Lead

Passionate about organic research and space, a fresher in synthetic chemistry but a teacher at heart. Love cricket, novels, and traveling—curious, always learning, and eager to explore science and beyond!

Paula Klavina

Local Volunteer

I'm a biochemist and a final year PhD student in RSCI, Dublin. My project is on the intersections of circadian rhythms and cardiovascular disease.

Rahela Anicic

Rahela Anicic

Team Lead

PhD candidate diving into the world of Innovation and Sustainable Business Management in the Digital Society.

Sinny Jagdishkumar Trivedi

Sinny Jagdishkumar Trivedi

Local Volunteer

Sinny J Trivedi, a researcher and mentor, specializes in nanomaterials, microscopy, and data analytics. Passionate about science outreach and education, she strives to make a meaningful impact.

Sudipta Hazra

Sudipta Hazra

Local Volunteer

I am a Master's research student working on Food Omics Data Analysis, passionate about exploring and communicating how Statistics and AI is advancing Food Science Research.

Tammy Strickland

Local Volunteer

Tammy is undertaking a PhD at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), in association with the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and FutureNeuro, an SFI Research Centre of for Chronic and Rare Neurological Diseases. Her project focuses on how cell specific disruptions to the circa…

Ashwini Mishra

Ashwini Mishra

Local Volunteer

I am a PhD researcher in Organic Chemistry at University College Dublin, specializing in sustainable synthetic methodologies for waste reduction. My research focuses on developing ""low waste"" catalytic reactions, including phosphine oxide-mediated Wittig reactions and phosphorus-based catalysis. W…

Kaye Stapleton

Kaye Stapleton

Local Volunteer

I’m a volunteer with an MPH, dedicated to health communications. I enjoy working with communities, helping their voices be heard, and making research accessible and engaging for everyone!

Nakisa Soltani

Local Volunteer

I am an exercise physiologist researching the health outcomes of physical activity and currently a postdoctoral fellow at UCD. I’m passionate about sports and enjoy drinking coffee after hiking and long-distance running.

Sai Sushma Boggarapu

Local Volunteer

PhD student @ UCD. BSc in Agriculture and 2 master's in Plant Pathology and Plant Biotechnology. Passionate about plant pathology and microbiome research. Beyond research, nature is my escape.

Patrick David chirilele

Local Volunteer

Patrick Chirilele is a passionate public health professional with knowledge, and expertise in improving population health, tackling health inequalities and healthcare quality at a local, and international level. He offers expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems, data use for strategic p…

Theodoros Varouxis

Theodoros Varouxis

Local Volunteer

I'm a 3rd year PhD student in the school of Civil Engineering. My research revolves around the strucrural assessment of wind turbine blades through their operational life and probabilistic methods for lifetime extension. In my spare time you might find me reading science fiction, doing sports or hik…

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Local Volunteer

A second-year Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology student at Trinity College Dublin.

Sarah Power

Sarah Power

Local Volunteer

My name is Sarah. I am a first year PhD student at Trinity College. I am studying neuroscience in Colm Cunningham and David Loanes labs.

Sheryl Lim

Sheryl Lim

Local Volunteer

I’m a third year PhD student in UCD with a research focus on cell line development and glycoengineering.

Ammar Sohail

Local Volunteer

Exploring the life's philosophy through the lens of science

Sara Alsiyabi

Sara Alsiyabi

Local Volunteer

My name is Sara, I'm a second year PhD student at UCD, researching the effect of cold atmospheric plasma on stem cells.

Sakshi Hans

Local Volunteer

I am a postdoctoral researcher in Pharmacology & Therapeutics at Trinity College Dublin.I completed my PhD from the University of Limerick in 2024 and I am currently researching the anti-inflammatory effects of a novel food supplement in the context of heart disease.