Meet the Team

The OPIM Innovate initiative is led by Executive Director of CT Information Technology Institute, Jonathan Moore, with assistance from AIM Academic Director, Stephen Fitzgerald

The Lab Specialists each specialize in a specific technology focus area but are cross-trained in technologies across all 8 learning modules. They are available anytime the lab is open to assist you with any questions you have while completing our tech kits as well as to walk you through the process of design thinking and provide all of the resources in our Innovation Space and Research Lab.

The Marketing Specialists each have their focus on a different part of representing the OPIM Innovate initiative. Our website, marketing strategy, and organizational relationships are all overseen to create as much synergy with partners as possible.

 

The Lab Team

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Anthony Prior

Year: Sophomore

Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing

Role: Lab Manager

Anthony is a sophomore majoring in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing. His favorite hobbies include rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking mountains.

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Audrey Larson

Year: Junior

Major: Materials Science and Engineering

Role: Lab Manager

Audrey is a junior majoring in Materials Science Engineering. She is passionate about our environment and sustainable materials, hoping to make technology education more accessible to UConn students!

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Annabel Terry

Year: Senior

Major: Analytics and Information Management

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Annabel is a senior majoring in Analytics and Information Management. She has an interest in emerging technologies and coding as well as finding efficient solutions to business problems.

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Muneeb Syed

Year: Junior

Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Muneeb is a junior majoring in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing. He has an interest in robotics and various other electronics.

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Jason Tyler

Year: Junior

Major: Analytics and Information Management

Role: Lab Research Specialist 

Jason is a junior majoring in Analytics and Information Management. In his free time, Jason has many hobbies including working out, climbing, skiing, and watching sports. He is passionate about tech and enjoys keeping up with the latest innovations.

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Lianne Duran

Year: Junior

Major: Exercise Science

Role: Marketing Specialist

Lianne is a junior majoring in Exercise Science. She aspires to find a future in medicine, and loves being an advocate for others, spreading awareness through art! She considers herself a doodler of all forms, book-enthusiast, and a lover of all bodies of water!

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Lucy Ledesma

Year: Sophomore

Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Lucy is a sophomore majoring in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing. Through the Eco-Innovate program, she seeks to learn more about the many ways that technology can be used to create a more environmentally friendly sustainable world.

Diego Melendez-Sanchez

Year: Junior

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Diego is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. He is actively involved in the Water Polo Club and the Puerto Rican and Latin Association. He is passionate about fitness, acquiring knowledge, and forging connections with different people.

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Abhinav Baral

Year: Junior

Major: Analytics and Information Management

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Abhinav is a junior majoring in Analytics and Information Management. He is a first-generation college student who enjoys going to the gym and playing soccer.

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Hailey Klase

Year: Junior

Major: Biological Sciences

Role: Marketing Specialist

Hailey is a junior majoring in Biological Sciences. In her free time Hailey likes to go to the gym, play water polo, and hangout with her friends.
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Daniel Bokshan

Year: Sophomore

Major: Computer Science

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Daniel is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Engineering Management. He engages in undergraduate research with the Fabris Lab of the Chemistry Department and is secretary of the UConn 3D printing club. You can also find him at the rec center or cruising around campus on a minimoto.

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Samarth Gupta

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Computer Science and Engineering

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Samarth is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. He is curious and passionate about robotics, space, and programming. In his free time Samarth likes to hit the gym and spend time with the clubs that he is involved in.

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Reis Muccino

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Mechanical Engineering/ French

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Reis is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoys working with new and emerging technologies and is excited to make comparisons with content from his major.

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Elena Mezack

Year: Sophomore

Major: Civil Engineering

Role: Lab Research Specialist

Elena is a sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering, wanting to focus on the structural and environmental aspects. Outside of school, Elena enjoys reading, rock climbing, and spending time with friends.