2023 – 2024

Cintia Elizabeth

 Master Student
 Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy
 President – ebrito@udel.edu

Cintia is a multilingual enthusiast who started learning languages at a young age and became a language instructor by 17. She engaged in cultural exchange programs in Europe and the USA, broadening her perspective and personal growth. Back in Ecuador, her home country, she developed academically and professionally in Hospitality and Tourism Management while working in non-profits, embassies, and cultural/social/environmental projects and language teaching. Fluent in Spanish, English, German, and French, she’s now learning Italian at UD. Cintia, an art and nature lover, is pursuing her MA in Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Pedagogy at the University of Delaware where she also exercises as TA and President for the Graduate Student Committee. Her deep commitment lies with organizations striving to make the world a better place.

Julia Poyato

 Master Student
 Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy
 Vice-president – juliapm@udel.edu

Julia is a second-year master’s student and a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, where she also serves as the Graduate Student Ambassador. Her passion for languages led her to pursue a double degree in Translation and Interpreting at the University of Granada (Spain) and the University of Bologna (Italy), with a later specialization in Audiovisual Translation. However, her true calling has always been teaching. To follow her passion, she decided to pursue a Master’s Degree focused on Teaching Spanish as a Second Language. She has spent several years living abroad, thoroughly enjoying immersing herself in diverse cultures and connecting with people from all around the world.

Sergio Pereira

 Master Student
 Department of Computer Engineering
 Treasurer – spereira@udel.edu

Sergio, a second-year MSc candidate in the esteemed realm of Electrical and Computer Engineering, hails originally from the picturesque city of La Paz, Bolivia. At present, he is diligently engrossed in the intricate development of a cutting-edge Deep Learning Reconstruction Model tailored for the highly compressive domain of Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography imagery.
Beyond the academic sphere, Sergio manifests an ardent appreciation for the wonders of the natural world and its fauna, a sentiment that resonates profoundly within him. As the sun sets on the academic week, he transforms into a fervent weekend warrior, navigating the cityscape on his trusty bicycle.

Miguel Torres

 Master Student
 Department of Computer Engineering
 Treasurer – mgltorsa@udel.edu

Miguel is a first-year Master’s student in the Computer Systems program at ECE, where he works as a Research Assistant in high-performance computing optimizations. He is also a member of The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans (SACNAS). Before coming to Delaware, he lived in Colombia, where he worked as a Full-Stack Software Engineer and as a Software consultant. He is an enthusiast of art, philosophy, and music. He loves learning new things such as new types of music, technologies, cultures, and food (of course!). He also enjoys reading fantasy and thriller/crime novels and competitive programming!

Priscila Barbosa

 P.hD Student
 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
 Student Relations – pbarbosa@udel.edu

Priscila is a third year PhD student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; she works at the Industrial Assessment Center and develops research on smart windows. She is from Ceará, Brazil. She spends her free time playing guitar and learning new languages. She also enjoys crochet and drawing.

Andrés Ramírez

 P.hD Candidate
 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
 Communications Officer – aramjai@udel.edu

Andrés, a third-year Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cartagena, Colombia, is devoted to technology and innovation. His research focuses on Deep Learning-based Compressed Sensing techniques for satellite LiDAR systems, promising to revolutionize remote sensing and space exploration. Beyond academics, he expresses himself through photography and electric guitar, indulging in metal shows for unforgettable experiences. His culinary adventures and love for trying new flavors make him a true food enthusiast.

Chara Angelidou

 P.hD Student
 Department of Mechanical Engineering
 Communications Officer – cangelid@udel.edu

Chara is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Mechanical Engineering Department, specializing in robotics and automation control. She is currently working on developing controllers for lower-limb prostheses for individuals with below-knee amputations. Besides being a friend and ally of the Hispanic/ Latino community at UD, Chara is also a representative of the Women in Engineering (WiE) branch of the university, committed to increasing gender equity in STEM. She is an enthusiastic foreign language and martial arts learner.  She loves traveling and trying cuisines from all around the world.

João Pereira

 P.hD Student
 Department of
 Executive Officer – jpereira@udel.edu

João is a second-year PhD student in Biophysical Chemitry at the University of Delaware. His research focuses on the structure and dynamics of HIV and SARS-CoV-2 using solid-state NMR to better understand protein interactions and morphologies. This work is important for the scientific community because it could lead to the development of new drugs and therapies to treat these viruses.

Marta Alfonso

 Master Student
 Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Pedagogy
 Executive Officer – martalfc@udel.edu

Marta is a second-year Master student in the Spanish Literature, Language and Pedagogy program at DLLC where she works as a Spanish Teaching Assistant. She is also the Vice-president of the student committee of the DLLC. Before coming to Delaware, she lived in Spain where she worked as an English literature RA for the Universities of Granada and Sevilla, as English teacher and as e-learning academic coordinator. She loves reading, dancing, playing soccer, going to the beach, arts and crafts, traveling, spending time with family and friends, watching movies and listening to music. You can easily find her eating ice-cream or chocolate and taking pictures of nature and landscapes.

Miguel Rosas

 P.hD Candidate
 Department of Computer Engineering
 Executive Officer – miguelro@udel.edu

Miguel Rosas is a P.hd Candidate from the department of Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware. Miguel is from Cali-Colombia and he is an alumni from the Community College Initiative program 2017-2018 at Houston Community College.Right now, Miguel is part of a new $20 million National Science Foundation-supported project designed to expand access to artificial intelligence, led by The Ohio State University. Last but not least, Miguel has been awarded with several scholarships by the national and international industry, such as One Young World 2021 sponsored by Pfizer company, the summer internship program 2021, Global Rights Connection2021 sponsored by EQUITAS.