Our Team

Leadership

Corrie Barnes

Co-President

Hi! My name is Corrie and I’m a fourth-year MENG major on the quantum track with a minor in MENG for sustainable energy and water resources. I work in the Gagliardi group on classical and quantum simulations to understand different chemical systems. I am interested in quantum technology and sustainability.

Edward Hao Yao Luo

Co-President

My name is Edward Hao Yao Luo and I am a third-year at the University of Chicago. I plan on majoring in molecular engineering (quantum track). My family is from China and I was born in New Zealand. I am interested in nanomaterials, ultimate frisbee, and playing the saxophone. Feel free to contact me at edluo@uchicago.edu

Lillian Gilbert-Smith

Secretary

Committee Heads

Tyler Brown

Outreach/Initiatives Committee Head

My name is Tyler, and I’m a third-year molecular engineering major on the bio track. I am also minoring in immunoengineering. My research interest is in vaccine and cell therapy development for cancer. Feel free to reach out to tpbrown@uchicago.edu!

Vanessa Vaz

Outreach/Initiatives Committee Head

Alex Holzman

Events Committee Head

Hi! My name is Alex and I’m a fourth-year MENG major on the bioengineering track minoring in immunoengineering. I currently work in Sweis Lab, where we look at the mechanisms of cancer immunotherapy resistance. I also co-lead Collaborative Learning in Molecular Engineering (CLIME), a supplemental program within the MENG major which works to build community, improve learning outcomes, and promote inclusion and accessibility in STEM.

Adam Avnet

Treasurer

I’m a member of the class of 2026 double-majoring in Economics and Molecular Engineering. I am passionate about entrepreneurship and using cutting-edge science to develop new products to help people, and I have interned with a number of startups commercializing innovative technologies. I am also currently working with UChicago chemistry professor Dr. Tian to create a startup around a novel biodegradable packaging material. My personal interests include traveling, chess, history, and volunteer tutoring with the Neighborhood Schools Program.

Zara Suran

Marketing