Staff

Marco Keller

Marco is a third-year Biology major who is actively involved in his FRI lab (Plant Pathways) and is doing research in the Johnson Lab. In his free time he plays chess, tennis, and rides trails on his bike.

Alp Kaya

Alp is a second-year Math major whose current research interests lie in Mathematical Physics and Pure Mathematics. In his spare time, he enjoys playing CS and learning about philosophy.

Siddhartha Shah

Sid is a second-year Biology major who is interested in immunology research and is currently working in Dr. Ehrlich’s lab.

Keshv Srinivasan

Keshv is a third-year Biochemistry major whose research interests are in stroke therapies and brain imaging technology. In his free time, he enjoys going on hikes, running, and watching sports.

Dhruv Nistala

Dhruv is a third-year double majoring in computer science and mathematics. He currently is a research assistant in Dell Medical School focused on using using Machine Learning to preemptively detect signs of T1 Diabetes in the Pancreas. This will be his third year in the Texas URJ. His hobbies include traveling, hiking and watching movies.

Samuel Hitler-Hays

Samuel is a first-year Biochemistry major whose interests lie in molecular genetics. In his free time he enjoys chess, wii sports, regular sports, and reading sci-fi.

Yashica Sadam

Yashica is a first-year Health & Society major who enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing with her dog. She is currently actively involved in Partners in Health Engage and Texas Brain Exercise Initiative.

Ananya Sampathkumar

Ananya is a third-year Public Health major who has engaged in Neuropsychological research over the past 4 semesters. She also helped co-found Texas SAYO and is also an active member in NSC. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, thrifting, and trying new restaurants.

Haider Nazir

Haider is a first-year Physics and Astronomy major and his research interests lie in condensed matter and superconductors. He also enjoys astrophotography and sleeping.

Gabriel Babineaux

Gabriel is a second-year government student whose interests include classical and modern political philosophy. In his free time, he enjoys root beer, video games, and pestering his friends.

Madison Rojas

Madison Rojas is a first year Philosophy and Economics double major on the pre-law track. In addition to the Undergraduate Research Journal, she is active in the UT Austin community as a member of the Women's Resource Agency and Minority Women Pursuing Law student organization. Madison loves discovering new coffee shops and book stores around Austin when she's not hanging out with her dogs, Sunny and Bo.

Sriya Dommaraju

Sriya is a second-year Biology and Plan II major who is actively involved in Biomarker Validation for Inflammatory Breast Cancer as part of the Lambowitz Lab. In her free time, Sriya enjoys playing the guitar, volleyball, and reading books.

Arnav Patil

Arnav is a second-year Biochemistry major with a certificate in Spanish for Medical Professions.

Albina Hashmi

Albina is a second-year Public Health major with a minor in Government. She is interested in global health and Healthcare advocacy. In her free time she likes reading, baking and listening to music.