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Student Profiles

Khalid Abdullah

Khalid Abdullah is from Saudi Arabia. Khalid got his Bachelor of Sconce degree in Systems Engineering at GW, and presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering here as well.

 

Faisal Alhussain

Faisal Alhussain got his Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, with minors in Sustainability and Business Administration, from GW, in 2017. Currently he is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Engineering Management, with a concentration in Environmental and Energy Management.

Seth Barna

Seth Barna holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Energy Engineering Management from GW. He received his master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University in NYC and has bachelor's degrees in Biology and Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia.

Jack Boland

Jack Boland graduated with his undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies at GW in 2018. He presently is pursuing his Master's degree in Environmental and Resource Policy at GW and works at the DC Dept of Energy and Environment in the Water Quality Division.

Zgjim Brina

Zgjim Brina hails from Kosovo. Zgjim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the Sababci University, where he graduated in 2019. He presently is seeking his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management from GW.

Steven Burns

Steven Burns is a Senior Consultant at Pace Global Energy Systems in Bethesda, Maryland. Steve graduated from the Carnegie Mellon University in 1997 with a dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Public Policy and received a Maser of Science degree in mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in 2003. Steve currently is working on his Doctor of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Andrew Burwell

Andrew Burwell, an eight-year Marine Corps veteran, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, with a minor in Sustainability, at GW.  Andrew currently is working on a GW-based research project entitled to “Fresh Air DC” that is installing low cost air quality sensors around the District of Columbia metropolitan area, working with the District of Columbia Department of Environment and Energy.

Hange Chen

Hange Chen received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Shanghai University of Electric Power in 2013. Hange presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree at GW.

Loren Denton

Loren Denton is a Chief, Municipal Enforcement Branch, Water Enforcement Division at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Loren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder (1990) and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering (1996) from the same institution. He presently is working on his doctoral degree at GW.

 
Shuqi Dong

Shuqi Dong received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from GW 2017. She is working at an analyst with Sustainable Capital Advisors and as a Climate Corps Fellow with the Environmental Defense Fund while pursuing her Master's degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Scott Downen

Scott Downen received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. Presently he is pursuing his PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering at GW while working as a SNR Device Engineer at Alarm.com in Washington, D.C. 

Benjamin Dyer

Benjamin Dyer received his Bachelor of Arts degree in sustainable development and the Appalachian State University in 2017. He presently is working on his Master of Arts degree in environmental in Natural Resources Policy at GW.

Diego

Diego Fabrega originally is from Panama and currently works from the Panamanian Government as an Environmental Consultant. Diego got his undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, with a minor in Social Impacts from the Suffolk University in 2016. He currently is working on his Master’s degree in the Environmental and Natural Resources Program at GW.

Irene Fagotto

Irene Fagotto is from Italy. She currently in on leave from her positon as a Climate Policy Consultant with the German Development Agency – Thailand Office while pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Environmental and Energy Policy at the Sciences Po Paris and is taking one of her semesters at GW. Irene holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the Sciences Po Paris, where she graduated in 2017.

Ryan Gabel

Ryan Gabel began his education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Auburn University, where he graduated in 2011. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's degree in Finance from Villanova University in 2013. Currently, Ryan is pursuing his PhD in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Dor Hirsh Bar Gai

Dor Hirsh Bar Gai hails from Israel. Dor received his Bachelor of Science degree in Systems engineering, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, GW. Presently he is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy can management at GW, with a minor is Sustainability. 

Fatemeh Ghodrati

Fatemeh Ghodrat received her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management in Tehran, Iran, and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Bern, Switzerland in 2008. She presently is pursuing her PhD degree in EMSE with research activities in the Environmental and Energy Management program at GW.

Mark Goedde

Mark Goedde is pursuing his Doctor of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Christian Brothers University, where he graduated in 1979, and a Master of Business Administration degree from GW, which he received in1983. Mark is a member of the adjunct faculty at GW, having taught a number of courses in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. As soon as he completes his course work, Mark plans to work with the Environmental Protection Agency in research related to the nation's crumbling environmental infrastructure.

Kai Gu

Kai Gu earned a Bachelor of science degree in Geology from the University of Waterloo, where he graduated in 2011. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Engineering Management at GW.

Melis Gursel

Melis Gursel presently is pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW. Melis received her undergraduate degree from the Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey.  She holds two Master’s degrees – a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the Hacettepe University, where she graduate in 2006, and another Master’s degree from the Cagliari University in Sardinia, Italy in 2008.

Joseph Hammons

Joseph Hammons is an Investigative Specialist with the US Department of Justice. Joseph received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland University College in 2017. He presently is pursuing his Master of Arts in International Development at GW.

Mahmudul Hasan

Mahmudul Hasan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering in 2013. He currently is working on his Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at GW.

Manyung Emma Hon

Manyung Emma Hon is projected to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science and Technology from GW in May 2020. Emma’s startup company Envirobe won GW’s New Venture Competition in 2020 and she also participated in GW’s I-Corp program, the GW Summer Startup Accelerator and investment programs at TEDCO, a Maryland based organization that helps entrepreneurs take their innovation to market.

Jill Brickey Hottel

Jill Brickey Hottel is the Executive Director of Diving with Heroes. Jill received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Geography from the University of Tennessee in 2004 and 2010, respectively. Jill received her Professional Degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW in 2014. Jill is presently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Marvie Javed

Marvie Javed received her Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance and a minor in Environmental Policy from the Lahore School of Economics in Pakistan in 2012. She received her Master’s degree in Environmental Resource Policy from GW. Marvie has professional experience as an environmental compliance specialist working for Chemonics in Washington DC.

Quanran Jiang

Quanran Jiang received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2017.  He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering at GW.

Jonathan Kvilhaug

Jonathan Kvilhaug is pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Geographical Information Systems at GW, where he expects to graduate in 2020. He currently is working for the GW Office of Sustainability.

Preston Lann

Preston Lann holds the rank of Major in the United States Marine Corps. He presently is working on his Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Policy at GW. Preston previously received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology at the Texas Tech University in 2006. He also earned a Master of Arts degree in History from Georgetown University where he graduated in 2017. Preston also is a graduate of the US Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School at Camp Pendleton, California.

Demi Lapido-Obasa

Demi Lapido-Obasa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from GW in 2017. Presently, Demi is pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering, with a concentration in water quality, at GW.

 

Laura Stephanie Gonzales Llamas

Laura Stephanie González Llamas received her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Tec de Monterey in 2016. She presently is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Kushal Malvania

Kushal Malvania received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indus University in 2017. Presently he is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Charlie Martin received his undergraduate degree from the University of Puget Sound in 2012. He presently is taking several courses in the Environmental and Energy Management program at UW is it not degree student while working in Washington DC, in order to the possibility of completing his Master’s degree in the program.

Michael Harris presently is a Senior Appropriations Assistant with the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.  Michael’s principal Congressional responsibility focuses on energy and environmental appropriations. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy Studies from Duke University in 2014.  He presently is pursuing his Master of Public Policy degree at GW.

Alexandra Morganti

Alexandra Morganti holds a bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from GW, where she graduated in 2019.

Alozie Pat-Ekeji

Alozie Pat-Ekeji got his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard University in 2017. He currently is seeking his Master of Science degree in Engineering Management form GW and expects to graduate in May 2020.

Iryna Payosova

Iryna Payosova received her Bachelors degree with a double major in Biology and Economics from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she graduated in 2000. She also received a Master of Science degree on Environmental Science and Policy from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in 2002. In addition, Iryna holds a Masters degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Arizona, which she received in 2009. Iryna is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Renato Perez

Renato Perez graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University in 2016. He currently is pursuing his Master's degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Chris Perry

Chris Perry is a senior Analyst at the American Counsel for an Energy Efficient Economy in Washington, DC.  He presently is working on his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.  Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2011.

Davis Plunkett

Davis Plunkett is a Project Manager with Holocene Clean Energy, which is a solar development company that is building the foundation for the future of solar power supply, battery storage, and delivery. Davis received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree of Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Mounika Sankaramandri

Mounika Sankaramandri, originally from India, is pursuing her Master of Science degree in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department at GW.

Michael Streight

Michael Streight received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the Colorado State University in 2014. He is working as a graduate assistant in GW's Environmental Resource Policy program while pursuing his Master of Arts degree in Environmental Resource Policy.

Ziqian Wan

Ziqian Wan graduated from the Tai Yuan University of Technology in China, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2017. She presently is her Master of Science degree at GW.

Ellen Wang

Ellen Wang obtained her undergraduate degree in Graphics Communications Design in 2017. She presently is pursuing her Master’s degree in Environmental Resource Policy at GW.

Zhehai Wang

Zhehai Wang graduated from Pursue University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.  He received his Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from GW.

Yinan Wang

Yinan Wang received her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the Arizona State University where she graduated in 2018. Yinan presently is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering at GW and expects to graduate in 2020.

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina in 2008. Matt also holds a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health and Safety Management from the University of Miami in 2013. Presently, he is pursuing his Master of Public Health degree in Environmental Health Science and Policy from GW.

Hongyu Yang

Hongyu Yang received his undergraduate degree in 2016 from the People's Public Security University in China. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Christian Yep

Christian Yep received his Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from GW in 2016.  He currently is working on his Master of Science degree in Engineering Management at GWU.

Hanxi Yu

Hanxi Yu received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from Baylor University in 2015. She currently is pursuing a Master of Science degree at GW in Environmental and Green chemistry.

Junjie Yu

Junjie Yu hails from China. Junjie currently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering at GW.

Hao Zhang

Hao Zhang graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Physics, with a focus on textiles, from the Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology in China in 2017. Presently, he is pursuing his Master’s degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.

Lujin Zhao

Lujin Zhao, originally from Beijing, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland, where he graduated in 2016.  He also holds a Master of Science degree in Economics from Tufts University, which he received in 2018. Lujin also presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Data Analytics at GW and intends to pursue a Ph.D. program here as well.

Xinyu Zhou received his undergraduate degree from the East China University of Science and Technology in 2015 he presently is studying for his Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at GW.

Zhe Zhou received her Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from GW in 2019.  Presently, Zhe is pursuing her Ph.D. degree, with a focus on drinking water quality, at GW.

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