Sishir Surjit

Global Challenge: Health

[As a part of GLASS], I believe I will gain a greater understanding of the world I am residing in, receive a higher extent of knowledge on bringing my ideas into the world as a viable service, which would allow me to become a successful engineer in the modern world.

Bio:

I am an undergraduate student at NYU Tandon studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Born and raised mostly in Colombo, Sri Lanka. I love swimming and playing badminton, as well as trekking in the forests of my hometown in India. 

I also enjoyed doing community service. Before my time at NYU, I had co-created a program in a local foundation that promoted sustainable farming and basic life skills in younger generations of more rural parts of Sri Lanka.

Within NYU I am employed as a Teaching Assistant for the General Engineering Department at Tandon, where I teach first-year students introductory engineering skills such as soldering and Arduino while guiding them in their semester-long projects. I also serve as the Head of Purchasing within the department, ensuring that funding and all required equipment are provided. 

I wish to pursue a career in the biomedical/bioinformatics field where I can contribute to the creation or development of innovative medical devices and systems that can greatly aid in the treatment of illnesses