Meet the Peer Advisors

Learn more about our team and schedule remote advising appointments below!

Please see Office Hours for in-person walk-in visits at Nord 316 (preferred)

Michael Kong (he/him)

Biomedical Engineering (Computing & Analysis Track) and Computer Science (Pre-Med Track), minoring in Chemistry

About Michael:  Michael is a fourth-year biomedical engineering and computer science double major on the pre-med track from Solon, OH. He is also involved with research in the Viswanath lab, serves as a TA for EBME201/202, and volunteers at Crisis Text Line. Outside of school, he loves everything puzzles.

Talk with Michael About: Double majoring, premed tracks, research, time management, course planning

Contact: mfk58@case.edu

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Veebha Havaldar (she/her)

Biomedical Engineering (Computing Track), minoring in Computer Science and Chemistry (Pre-Med)

About Veebha:  Veebha is a senior biomedical engineering major with minors in computer science and chemistry. Veebha works in the Krishna Lab at the Cleveland Clinic and is actively involved in BMES and Alpha Chi Omega. In her free time, she likes to go climbing and play water polo!

Talk with Veebha About:  Internships, Research, Greek Life, Club Sports, Work/Life Balance

Contact: vph9@case.edu

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Sam Rojanasakdakul (he/him)

BSE & MS in Computer Engineering

About Sam:  Sam is a fourth year student from Columbus, Ohio, and is a member of the men’s varsity soccer team. In his free time, he enjoys cooking.

Talk with Sam About:  Co-ops, Internships, Varsity Athletics

Contact: sxr910@case.edu

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Montgomarie Essex (she/her)

Computer Science, minoring in Computer Gaming and Visual Design

About Montgomarie:  Montgomarie is a senior CS major with minors in Computer Gaming and Visual Design. She loves playing for CWRU Women's Soccer Team and building a strong network of engineers within Theta Tau. In her free time, she likes to read adventure/fantasy books and watch anime.

Talk with Montgomarie About:  Internships, Varsity Athletics, Professional Fraternities

Contact: ame124@case.edu

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Justin Zimmerman (he/him)

Materials Science and Engineering, minoring in Chemical Engineering

About Justin:  Justin is a fourth-year Materials Science and Engineering major with an intended minor in Chemical Engineering. On campus, he has been involved in research through the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. Outside of engineering, Justin used to be a tour guide and is now heavily involved with the University Media Board and its member organizations, such as The Athenian.

Talk with Justin About:  Research, Internships, TAing, Clubs and Activities, Tau Beta Pi, FE Exams

Contact: jtz23@case.edu

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Lekha Joy (she/her)

Mechanical Engineering

About Lekha: Lekha is a junior mechanical engineering student from Seattle, Washington. She is a team lead in Humanitarian Design Corp and an intern at CLEANR. In her free time she likes going to Undivided dance classes, stalking her friend’s Goodreads accounts, and hiking. A fun fact about her is that she collects tea!

Talk with Lekha About:  Study Abroad, Internships, Greek Life, Engineering Design Clubs

Contact: lrj23@case.edu

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Auston Govender (he/him)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

About Auston:  Auston is a third year MechE/Aero double major originally from South Africa. He is heavily involved on the CWRU Motorsports Baja team, F1 Club, and the Resident Assistant program. He also loves staying active and enjoy playing soccer, volleyball, and golf with friends. He looks forward to meeting the amazing people of the Case School of Engineering!

Talk with Auston About:  Project Design Teams, Internships, Research, Think[box], International Student Experience, General Campus Involvement

Contact: adj91@case.edu

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Keno Oki (he/him)

Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials Track)

About Keno:  Keno is a junior Biomedical Engineering major from Houston, though he was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He is involved in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Nigerian Student Association (NSA), The Brotherhood, African Student Association (ASA), AfroAM, and many more. Keno enjoys spending time with family and friends, religiously watching soccer (he's a Barcelona fan), reading manga, and watching anime. A fun fact about Keno is that he can play up to five instruments!

Talk with Keno About:  Internships, Research, NSBE, Campus Employment, Time Management, School-Life Balance, Study Tactics

Contact: ojo10@case.edu

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Chelsea Zheng (she/her)

Computer Science, minoring in Art Studio

About Chelsea:  Chelsea is a senior from Cleveland, Ohio. She's involved with Ceramics Club, ACM-W, and serves as a TA for CSDS 293. Chelsea currently enjoys playing Pokemon and Mario Kart in her free time. A fun fact is that she was six feet away from Conan Gray in a beach in Miami but missed her chance to say hi :(

Talk with Chelsea About:  Co-op/internships, on-campus jobs, applying/interviewing for Software Engineering positions, course planning

Contact: cyz11@case.edu

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Sebastian Saintignon (he/him)

MS in Chemical Engineering -- BSE in Civil Engineering (Environmental Eng.), minored in Classics and Chemical Engineering

About Sebastian: Sebastian is a 5th year Master’s student in the integrated BS/MS program. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and enjoys playing racquetball and visiting the US national parks. He is also (slowly) learning how to play the harmonica. One fun fact about Sebastian is that loves extremely hot sauces!

Talk with Sebastian About:  BS/MS Program, Internships

Contact: ses239@case.edu

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Charles He (he/him)

Civil Engineering (Structural Eng.)

About Charles: Charles is a third year civil engineering major. On campus, he is involved with research and table tennis. He enjoys playing chess, and is a history buff (he recommends checking out the Cleveland History Center library)!

Talk with Charles About:  Concrete lab research, high rise structural/geotechnical engineering internships

Contact: cyh14@case.edu

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Nia Orr (she/her)

Chemical Engineering, minoring in Spanish

About Nia: Nia is a fourth year chemical engineering student. On campus, she is involved in undergraduate research and the women's competitive Club Volleyball team. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends, play The Sims 4, cook, bake, and play volleyball. A fun fact about her is that her favorite townie from Sims 4 is Thorne Bailey.

Talk with Nia About:  Internships, Research, Club Volleyball

Contact: aao66@case.edu

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Lucas Romero (he/him)

Electrical and Biomedical Engineering (Devices & Instrumentation)

About Lucas: Lucas is a third year engineering major who loves to cook. He is a part of the Fiji fraternity on campus as well as a few clubs. Fun Fact: Lucas can solve a Rubik's Cube.

Talk with Lucas About:  Internships, Research, Greek Life, Clubs

Contact: lcr47@case.edu

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Je-Yu (Leo) Chou (he/him)

Computer Science and Mathematics

About Leo: Leo is a third year from Taiwan studying computer science and math. He is involved in research at the intersection of quantum computing and AI. In his free time, he loves exploring and learning to cook with friends, though the latter part is still a work in progress.

Talk with Leo About:  CSDS Research, TA

Contact: jxc1906@case.edu

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