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Onaizah Onaizah<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Dr. Onaizah received her BSc in Physics from the University of Toronto in 2013, her MSc in Medical Biophysics from Western University in 2015 and her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2019. From 2020 – 2022, she was a Research Fellow in Surgical Robotics at the University of Leeds working in the STORM Lab. She was the recipient of the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2020 and was featured as one of nine women to watch from the University of Toronto Engineering\u2019s class of 2020<\/a>. Her research interests include small-scale and soft robotics incorporating both fabrication and control strategies.<\/td>\n

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Xiangyu Shen<\/h3>

MEng Computing and Software<\/h4>
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Xiangyu graduated from a joint Computer Science program between Southwest Jiaotong University in China and the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. He is particularly interested in software development and improving algorithms for robotic control systems. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities with friends, as well as swimming and playing table tennis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Shamera Chatheechan<\/h3>

PhD Biomedical Engineering<\/h4>
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Shamera is in her final year of Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. She is passionate about developing innovative medical technologies, with a particular interest in surgical robotics. In her free time, she enjoys classical dancing, reading, and watching movies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Rawaan Abu-Shaera<\/h3>

PhD Biomedical Engineering<\/h4>
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Rawaan is entering her fifth year of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. She is a proud member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, recognized for her academic achievement. She has a strong interest in hands-on design and creative problem-solving. On her own time, she volunteers by running STEAM programs at inner-city elementary schools in Hamilton to help spark innovation in young students. Beyond academics, she enjoys sewing and creating detailed scratch art pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Razan Abu-Shaera<\/h3>

PhD Biomedical Engineering<\/h4>
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Razan is in her final year of Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. She is keen on working in interdisciplinary teams to forge innovative health solutions. Razan is creative and particularly enjoys the ideation stage of engineering design. Outside of academics, she pursues entrepreneurial projects including starting a small business creating children\u2019s activity books and founding a health technology startup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n

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Colton Gleason<\/h3>

MASc Biomedical Engineering<\/h4>
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Colton graduated with an Honours degree in Life Sciences from McMaster University. He has a strong academic interest in health, medicine, and surgery, with a particular focus on the research and development of robotic surgical interventions. Outside of academics, Colton enjoys designing and playing video games, volunteering, staying active through sports, and practicing carpentry.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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