Fall 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants

Angel Benavides Hernandez

I’m a electrical engineering senior currently doing my 4+1 with a interest in power and physical electronics. Epics has been a part of my trajectory since year one, completing 4 semesters as a student and 2 semesters as a UGLA. EPICS has taught me a lot of valuable skills such as CAD, Arduino, MATLAB, and basic electronic projects.

Ibrahim Ali

Hey guys! My name is Ibrahim Ali and I am a sophomore majoring in computer engineering. This is going to be my second semester in EPICS, but I’ve loved every minute of it! My areas of expertise are machine learning and edge AI. I’m also a student success coach (at the student success center) as well as being involved in research.

Suhaib Siddiqui

Hi! My name is Suhaib Siddiqui, and I am a senior majoring in Computer Science with two years of experience in EPICS. Throughout EPICS, I have worked on multiple teams translating community partner and stakeholder needs into structured technical deliverables through system design, prototyping workflows, documentation, and reliable implementation. My areas of expertise include scalable backend development, automation and data-driven tooling, and clean Git/GitHub workflows that support strong team engineering practices. I am currently involved with EPICS projects focused on real-world software systems and improving student-facing platforms, including AI-driven workflow enhancements, and I am always happy to help, feel free to reach out with questions or for support at any time.

Nidhi Nag

Nidhi Nag is a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Devices and is a member of Barrett, The Honors College. She has been involved in EPICS for six semesters and currently serves as the team lead for the e-NABLE Adaptive Sports Project. Her expertise includes project management, 3D modeling and printing, and prototyping. Nidhi has also been involved in research since her freshman year, with a focus on biosensors. Her long-term interests lie in biosensors, and she is currently exploring vascular and orthopedic device development.

Vrishank Singh

Hi! I’m Vrishank, a third-year student at ASU studying Data Science and Supply Chain Management. I’ve been involved with EPICS for about 4 semesters now. I served as the design lead for the Wind Tunnel project and now I’m working on the NASA Psyche Rover (Team 1). I’m usually involved in some mix of tech, engineering or completely unnecessary side projects that sounded like a great idea at 2 a.m. I love meeting people who are excited about what they’re working on, and I’m looking forward to bringing that same energy into EPICS this year!

 

Alana Horner

Hi! My name is Alana Horner, and I am a junior in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Astronautics. This is my fourth semester in EPICS, and I am on the Spain Social Agriculture Team. The team is currently focused on building a temperature and humidity sensor with a regulation system for custom greenhouses in Barcelona. I had the opportunity to attend the most recent EPICS GIE in Spain and learn what it means to be a global problem solver. Feel free to reach out and ask any questions pertaining to EPICS!

Lakshya Dhingra

Hi, I’m a senior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in business and a Barrett Honors Student. This is my 3rd semester of EPICS, I am skilled at full-stack web development, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and several soft skills like Teamwork and Leadership. Currently, I am the Software Sub-Lead for the Aqua Guard project. Our team got the application developed in just one semester and delivered it to our community partner.

Tiffany Nguyen

Hi everyone! My name is Tiffany! I am a junior majoring in biomedical engineering. I have been in EPICS since my second semester of freshman year. I worked on the eNABLE Sri Lanka project for 2 semesters and have been a UGLA since. My areas of expertise include
3D printing (TinkerCAD, GrabCAD, and prototyping), laser cutting (Inkscape), and foundational coding experience in Python and MATLAB. If you ever have any questions about your project, assignments, or anything outside of EPICS, feel free to reach out!

Laynie Ben

I am a current Senior studying Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics) with a minor in Engineering Management. I am the current Team Lead and CFO of Piece by Piece Prosthetics LLC and have served all 5 of my EPICS semesters on PxP. My strengths are in documentation, risk analysis, and pitch presentations. Although I am the executive TA, I am happy to help any team looking to gain the extra edge or develop their projects into businesses. Please feel free to email at [email protected]

Samantha Cox

Hi everyone, my name is Samantha Cox! This is my third year at ASU and I plan to graduate this year with my Bachelors in Computer Science. I am also a part of the Accelerated Master’s Program here at ASU and plan to graduate next year with my Masters in Robotics. I was the team lead of a successfully delivered project called Lakin Prep Academy. I am currently the team lead of AI Assisted CAD Files for Prosthetics, and I have been a member of the EWB(Engineers Without Borders) Kenya team for 3 years now.

Emily Carrillo Munoz

Hello, my name is Emily Carrillo Munoz! I’m a junior studying Mechanical Engineering, and this is my third year in EPICS. I’m currently on the Spain Social Agriculture project, where we are focusing on creating an efficient sensor for their greenhouse. The areas I have strong skills in are SolidWorks, laser cutting, and Arduino. I look forward to helping build strong foundations for projects as well as strengthening them. I’m excited to help in any way I can and share my insights.

Shragavi Pote

Hi, my name is Shragavi! I’m a junior studying Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering and have been in EPICS for 3 semesters. I’ve served as the CS Lead for the Indonesia Integrating Renewable Energy in Aquaculture project and Team Lead for the Mangroves Restoration Monitoring Team. Through these roles and a study abroad trip to Indonesia, I’ve gained strong hands-on experience in Arduino prototyping, team organization, and collaborating directly with international partners. I’m excited to bring this leadership and technical background to my role as a TA to support your teams!

Dereka Sikes

My name is Dereka Sikes. I am a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I have been a part of EPICS for 2 semesters, and am currently on the eNable Adaptive Sports team.

Mackenzie Miller

Hello! My name is Mackenzie Miller, and I am a senior studying in Biomedical Engineering. I’ve been involved in the EPICS program for three semesters, and I previously served as team lead for the eNABLE Sri Lanka Thilina team. My expertise lies in 3D modeling and prototyping, data analysis, and technical writing. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!