Our board proudly represents all departments at Penn Engineering, which grants us a unique opportunity to provide insight into bettering all the different aspects and majors Penn Engineering has to offer — scroll down to see our board! If you’re interested in joining, we’d love to have you swing back around in September 2024 when applications open up.
Jonathan Wu
President
Major: Systems Science and Engineering
Year: 2025
Contact: jonawu@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Jonathan Wu (SEAS '25) is a third-year from Baton Rouge, Louisiana studying Systems Science & Engineering. In addition to EDAB, Jonathan is involved in Wharton Analytics Fellows, Global Research & Consulting, and MUSE Case Team. In his free time, he can be found collecting panda merchandise and attempting to accomplish his goal of trying every country's cuisine.
Phillip Delikouras
VP
External
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Year: 2026
Contact: pdeli@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Phil Delikouras (SEAS ‘26) is a second-year from Bethesda, MD studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Outside of EDAB, Phil plays for Penn’s Rugby Team and works in a research lab. In his free time, Phil likes to play basketball, go to brunch, and hang out with friends. A casual suit wearer.
Laya Yalamanchili
VP Internal
Major: Computer and Information Science, Finance
Year: 2026
Contact: layay@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Laya Yalamanchili (M&T '26) is a second-year from Austin, Texas studying Computer Science and Finance. Laya is involved in many activities outside of EDAB including Wharton Women, Penn Women's Rugby, Machine Learning Research at Penn, MTIF, and more. She loves reading, hoarding digitally on Pinterest, cooking, and lifting.
Emily Valerio
Chair of Admin/Finance
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Year: 2027
Contact: emval@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Emily Valerio (SEAS '27) is a first-year from Houston, Texas studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. In addition to EDAB, Emily is involved in synthetic biology research and volunteer tutoring in West Philly. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly's food scene, baking, and collecting vintage books.
Kayla Simpson
Chair of Media/Design
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2026
Contact: ksimpsn@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Kayla is a second year studying Computer and Information Science. Outside of EDAB, Kayla is a CIS 1200 TA and a member of Hack4Impact. She loves to learn new things and share her passions with others. In her free time, Kayla likes to play volleyball, take walks with friends, read long fantasy novels, lay on the beach, and play Fortnite.
Alexandra Budnick
Major: Systems Science and Engineering
Year: 2024
Contact: budnicka@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Alexandra Budnick (SEAS '24) is a fourth-year student from Connecticut pursuing a major in Systems Science & Engineering. In addition to EDAB, Alexandra is involved in the Corporate Outreach Committee for Penn M&A and Arts House Dance Company on campus. In her free time, she loves hiking, traveling and finding the best sushi spots in Philly.
Alexandra Dumas
Major: Bioengineering
Year: 2024
Contact: alidumas@sas.upenn.edu
Bio: Alexandra Dumas (SEAS ‘24) is a fourth-year from Durban, South Africa majoring in Bioengineering. In addition to EDAB, Alex is heavily involved in tissue engineering research as well as in Research Peer Advising for the Center for Undergraduate Research. During her free time, she can be found exploring Center City for new pastry shops!
Chiadika Eleh
Major: Bioengineering
Year: 2024
Contact: chiadika@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Chiadika Eleh (SEAS ’24) is a fourth-year from Ontario, Canada majoring in Bioengineering with a minor in Computer Science. In addition to EDAB, Chiadika is a member of the Undergraduate Assembly, Nigerians at Penn, SEAS Wellness and Penn ADAPT. In her free time she enjoys playing the Sims or thinking about playing the Sims.
Nicholas Kuo
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2024
Contact: nickkuo@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Nick Kuo (SEAS '24) is a fourth-year from Parsippany, New Jersey studying computer science. In addition to EDAB, Nick is a teaching assistant for CIS 1210 and BEPP 2500, senior consultant for Penn International Impact Consulting, Engineering Chair for Class Board, and Exec Board member in Venture Lab. In his free time, he loves exploring the Philly food scene, learning the latest Tik Tok dance moves, working out, investing in crypto, and traveling around the world with friends.
Ethan Shin
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2024
Contact: euisangs@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Ethan Shin (M&T ‘24) is a fourth-year from Hong Kong with roots in South Korea. He is in the M&T program, and has been a part of EDAB since his freshman fall. In his free time, you can find him working out, cooking, and playing tennis.
Jonathan Zou
Major: Systems Science and Engineering
Year: 2024
Contact: zoujon@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Jonathan Zou (SEAS ’24) is a fourth-year from Ann Arbor, Michigan majoring in Systems Science & Engineering. In addition to EDAB, Jonathan is the President of Global Research and Consulting and is a part of MUSE Generalist Consulting and Theta Tau. During his free time, you can find him attempting to cook squid ink pasta, spending way too much money on exploring new foods and happy hours, and playing an unhealthy amount of poker.
Nathan Chen
Major: Computer and Information Science, Statistics
Year: 2025
Contact: njchen@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Nathan Chen (SEAS ‘25, WH'25) is a third-year student from Auckland, New Zealand, and is pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Statistics. In addition to being a member of EDAB, Nathan is a TA for CIS 1600 and is involved in PIT@Penn, the Assembly of International Students and Wharton Asia Exchange. In his free time, you’ll find him exploring Philly, binging on Asian food, or rewatching episodes of Peaky Blinders.
Divya Krishnan
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Year: 2025
Contact: divya01@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Divya Krishnan (SEAS ’25) is a third-year MEAM student from Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In addition to EDAB, Divya is involved in Penn Venture Group on the Consulting Team, and Indian Classical Dance. During her free time, you can find her wandering around Center City, re-watching TV shows on 1.5X, and overeating Insomnia.
Lauren Velegol
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2025
Contact: lvelegol@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Lauren Velegol (SEAS ‘25, WH ‘25) is a third-year from State College, PA pursuing a dual degree in Computer Information Science and Finance. Besides EDAB, Lauren is a head TA for CIS 1200 and is an avid Philly marathon/half marathoner. In her free time, she likes listening to music, finding cool study spots with friends, and trying different bagel places around Philly!
Tapiwa Chikwanda
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2026
Contact: tapiwa@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Tapiwa Chikwanda (SEAS '26) is a second-year Computer Science major from Johannesburg, South Africa. Alongside EDAB, Tapiwa is involved in the Southern African Students Association, Penn's Jazz Combos, and the teaching assistant staff of CIS 1200. In his free time he can be found skipping workouts, frequenting dining halls, and cracking convoluted jokes with friends.
Alexandra Oh
Major: Networked and Social Systems Engineering
Year: 2026
Contact: alexoh@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Alex Oh (SEAS ‘26) is a second-year Networked and Social Systems (NETS) major born and raised in NYC. She holds dual citizenship in 2 of the 4 quad boards as a member of both EDAB and PEC (Penn Engineering Council). She is a TA for CIS 160 and a board member for the Society of Women Engineers. Alexandra is passionate about anything music-related and in her free time she teaches and works with a nonprofit focused on providing equitable access tutoring and mentorship in NYC.
Rohan Panday
Major: Electrical Engineering
Year: 2026
Contact: rpanday@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Rohan Panday (SEAS '26) is from Singapore studying Electrical Engineering. Beyond EDAB, Rohan is part of Penn Electric Racing, Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy, and Assembly of International Students. In his free time, you can find him watching Netflix, at the gym, and at the food truck outside DRL.
Aditya Sirohi
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2026
Contact: asirohi@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Aditya Sirohi (SEAS ’26) is a second-year from Malvern, PA studying Computer Science. Beyond EDAB, Aditya is involved in Wharton Undergraduate Venture Group and the corporate relations committee at WUCC. In his free time, Aditya enjoys playing basketball, running, and exploring restaurants in Philadelphia.
Clarice Wang
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2026
Contact: clarice7@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Clarice Wang (SEAS '26) is a second-year from Palo Alto, California, studying Computer Science. In addition to EDAB, Clarice is involved in TEDxPenn, WAF, DP Crosswords, and PDSG. In her free time, she can be found playing guitar, making crosswords, or doing all the NYTimes mini games.
Joe Kojima
Major: Bioengineering
Year: 2027
Contact: joekoji@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Joe Kojima (SEAS '27) is a first year from Tokyo, Japan studying Bioengineering. In addition to EDAB, Joe is involved in Assistive Devices and Prosthetic Technologies Club (ADAPT) and Club Tennis. He is recognizable for his premature gray hairs and can be often found skateboarding down Locust Walk.
Penelope Larkin
Major: Computer and Information Science, Finance
Year: 2027
Contact: plarkin@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Penelope Larkin (M&T '27) is a first-year from New York City studying Computer Science and Finance. Outside of EDAB Penelope is part of Soundworks Tap Factory and is a Teaching Assistant for CIS 1200. She loves skiing, the color pink, and gluten free pancakes.
Sam Wang
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2027
Contact: swang27@seas.upenn.edu
Bio: Sam Wang (SEAS '27) is a first year from Fort Washington, PA studying Computer Science. In addition to EDAB, he also is a member of Penn Engineering Council, WUEC, and GRASP lab. In his free time, he enjoys rooting for the Minnesota Vikings, running, and cooking.