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Gabrielle Motilal is a proud young female engineer whose journey is driven by ambition, performance and heart. During her Bachelors of Science degree in Physics at the University of the West Indies, Gabrielle won multiple awards allowing her to study in Japan and conduct research at NASA in the US alongside top scientists leading to her first co-author scientific publication. Upon graduating, Gabrielle won the highly competitive full-ride Fulbright Scholarship from the US Embassy. During her Masters degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, she thoughtfully engaged in novel battery research, assumed leadership roles in the Society for Women Engineers and was inducted into the prestigious Engineering Leadership Circle. Upon graduating, she enjoyed working for Tesla towards a more sustainable future. Making cells for electric vehicles, super energized her! Gabrielle remains dedicated to driving innovation, empowering women, and shaping a more sustainable world

My name is Vaishnav Jayaraj, and I’m a second-year student at McMaster University. I am pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. My interests are in electronics and electrical systems, particularly micro-electronics and hardware. I completed CSEC and CAPE in BATCE with all distinctions and regional merits in Pure and Applied Mathematics. I have done several personal projects through school and college. My most recent project was a game board designed for visually and hearing-impaired persons. This prototype entailed remodelling several game pieces and the board to be more ergonomic, as well as designing an electronic component that would output audio. This project won first place in the first-year engineering showcase. My hobbies include hiking, nature watching and playing Indian classical music.

Riyaad Mohammed is a graduate student currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution. With experience in backend development, database systems, and IT operations within the financial technology sector, Riyaad has contributed to systems automation, alert mechanisms, and infrastructure upgrades. His academic and professional interests include machine learning, GPU acceleration, and automation, with project work in facial and gesture recognition using C++ and CUDA. He is skilled in Python, Java, SQL, and various cloud and integration technologies. Beyond his technical pursuits, Riyaad enjoys reading, fishing, and exploring solar technology as a sustainable energy solution. He looks forward to contributing to impactful research, combining his practical experience with his passion for innovation.