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Sujit Jung Karki

Team Lead

Sujit J Karki, UCD postdoc, specializes in crop fungal diseases. Passionate about science communication, delivering lectures, writing articles, and engaging in community events to bridge research and the public.

Rosie Giglia

Team Lead

PhD candidate @NeurologyTCD studying changes in electrical brain networks associated with cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.

Anastasia Drewzina

Anastasia Drewzina

Team Lead

My name is Anastasia, I am Irish-born with Belarusian roots. I completed my Bachelor's Degree in biology, more specifically neuroscience, in Maastricht University, Netherlands. I'm currently in my second gap year, working as a content reviewer, and will start my Master's in Molecular Biology and Mic…

Ananya Ramesh

Ananya Ramesh

Team Lead

I'm Ananya Ramesh, currently serving as a Lab Technician at Amgen Biotech Experience, stationed at UCD. ABE, a philanthropic organization, enables teachers to borrow biomolecular equipment for conducting labs in their schools, completely free of charge. Previously, I pursued my Master's degree in Bi…

Yuhan Huang

Team Lead

Interested in environmental sustainability, planning to start MSc in environmental course in UCD.

Máire Caffrey

Team Lead

Máire Caffrey has just retired from her role as Head Librarian at Teagasc. She was involved in Science Communications, and organized the Science Week events at Teagasc Ashtown. She holds a Masters in Science & Health Communication.

Keyu Ye

Team Lead

Hi, my name is Keyu. I am a social researcher specialising in education policy. I'm also a daydreamer and avid story collector! My passion lies in understanding people and their unique journeys, both within and outside of research. When I'm not buried in data or lost in thought, you can catch me ind…

Matteo Toscani

Matteo Toscani

Team Lead

PhD candidate at UCD specializing in hemp genetics and passionate about genetics and evolution. I like cats, history and movies.

Laura Gomez

Laura Gomez

Local Volunteer

Asturian girl from Gijón living in Dublin for 5 years. Working as an Analytical Scientist at MSAT in Pfizer. Interested in music gigs, games, fashion, and travelling. Working as volunteer for PoS for three years now.

Oisín Slator

Local Volunteer

My Oisín Slator. I recently received a course place provisional offer in Laboratory Technican/ Analyst at Pearse College. I do hold QQI Level 6 in Horticulture in Pearse College. I am currently working as a horticultural assisant. I like to share my passion for plants and wildlife with others as wel…

Henry Potter

Local Volunteer

Henry is a PhD candidate at Trinity College Dublin, researching the biological basis of agency and free will. Passionate about interdisciplinary research at the intersections of science and philosophy.

Filip Jay Doba

Filip Jay Doba

Local Volunteer

Computer science undergrad at University College Dublin, though I've an interest in a lot of fields including physics and linguistics. I appreciate a good read, especially thought-provoking sci-fi/fantasy, enjoy volunteering in areas I care about, and going out into nature.

Ciara Connolly

Local Volunteer

Ciara is a neuroscience graduate from Trinity College Dublin. Having previously worked as a research assistant in both industry and academic settings investigating rare neurodevelopmental disorders, she is now the coordinator of the Dublin Brain Bank with RCSI.

Aisling Moffat

Local Volunteer

I am currently a postdoc in the School of Agriculture and Food Science, UCD. I research soil health and biodiversity, specifically focusing on insects and microbes. I love spending time in nature, from hiking, walking and swimming in the Irish sea. I work best when dealing with people. hence why I v…

Xin Tao

Local Volunteer

Plant Scientist | Research Assistant @UCD | Explorer | TV Series Enthusiast | Dublin | Stay Cool

Inès Durand

Inès Durand

Local Volunteer

25yo French PhD Student in the school of agriculture and food science at UCD.

Aisling Reilly

Local Volunteer

"I completed my PhD research in 2021, which involved identifying and histologically characterising powdery mildew disease resistance in commercial and heritage oats, as well as identifying the oat MLO susceptibility gene family. Afterwards, I worked as a post-doctoral researcher assessing the use of…

Rui Xing

Rui Xing

Local Volunteer

I’m working in finance industry as a valuation analyst at the moment. Interested in understanding and exploring new edge technologies and hope one day I could make my contribution with my job in finance to help new ideas/technology make a difference to real life!

Yukta Sunil Mahashabde

Yukta Sunil Mahashabde

Local Volunteer

I have completed my masters in Immunology from Trinity College Dublin and currently working as a Research Assistant in Maynooth University working on antimicrobial resistance. I am passionate about Immunology and exploring complex yet intriguing mechanisms of our body. Apart from being a science ent…

Alessandro Cazzolla

Local Volunteer

My name is Alessandro, I am Italian and I am a third-year PhD student at TU Dublin. I am an easygoing guy and super helpful in helping other people. I am very sporty, I play tennis, padel, volleyball and I also go to the gym. I also like to go around the city, find a place to finally have a good cof…

Paul Brett

Paul Brett

Local Volunteer

I am a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Biology and Environmental Science in UCD.

Seevani Bali

Local Volunteer

Hello! I am a postdoctoral researcher in Mechanical Engineering department in UCD. Outside my desk job of modelling things behind a computer, I love traveling, learning about history of places, and teaching myself new languages. I am an ambivert and love to learn new things from people! :)

Sudipta Hazra

Sudipta Hazra

Local Volunteer

I am a Master's Research Student working on Proteomics Data Analysis in Food Science. I am interested in Food Science Data related Statistics.

Diana Gonçalves

Diana Gonçalves

Local Volunteer

PhD candidate at University College Dublin (UCD). Her research focuses on the development of tissue engineering medicines for wound healing. Outside of the laboratory, Diana is a free spirit that loves nature and also enjoys to stay at home watching series and playing boardgames while drinking tea.

Yuvashree Prakash

Yuvashree Prakash

Local Volunteer

I'm a recent Master's graduate in Biological and Biomolecular Science with a passion for Microbiology.

Anush Noronha

Anush Noronha

Local Volunteer

Excited to be part of the festival!