Aarna Pal-Yadav

Co-President

Hello! My name is Aarna Pal-Yadav, and I am a junior in Quincy House concentrating in Computer Science and Economics with a secondary in Integrative Biology. I have always been a naturalist and have a particular passion for ornithology. In freshman year, as part of the AI Project Incubator, I had the amazing opportunity to apply my technical skills in computer science and AI to my love of birds to help develop Birdingdex, an AI-powered bird identification and tracking app that gamifies conservation efforts to connect more people with nature. Last year, I had the honor of directing the AI Project Incubator, and it was incredibly satisfying to see the explosive growth in membership and reach more students. This year, as co-president, I hope to empower students from all backgrounds to learn about and leverage AI for meaningful projects.

Emmanuel Rassou

Co-President

Hey everyone! I’m Emmanuel Rassou, a Junior in Kirkland studying Computer Science and Statistics. I am interested in the intersection of Machine Learning and Systems as well as Reinforcement Learning. While AI research is cool, I am also excited to be part of the future wave of social impact especially back home in South Africa. You can find me on the soccer field, when I am not tinkering with side projects. I really enjoyed my time last year leading the Self-Learning Assistant project and Future of Intelligence Fellowship, so I am excited to help grow this awesome community this year!

Tejas Patnaik

Director, AI Project Incubator

Hi! My name is Tejas Patnaik, and I'm a sophomore in Cabot studying Computer Science and Statistics. I have been a part of HUMIC since Freshman Year, beginning with the FIF Fellowship, followed by the AI project incubator, where I worked on a Finance ML project. I'm really excited about the opportunities for advancement of AI for video generation. Outside of HUMIC, you can catch me at nearby tennis courts, suburban Cambridge, and the quad.

Isabella Gidi

Director, Future of Intelligence Fellowship

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella Gidi. I am a Junior in Mather House studying Applied Mathematics on the Computer Science track with a minor in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. I am passionate about AI and am excited about sharing this passion as a Future of Intelligence Fellowship Director.

Navya Ramakrishnan

Director, Future of Intelligence Fellowship

Hey everyone! I’m Navya, a senior at Harvard studying Computer Science and Mind, Brain, Behavior. I’m interested in all things machine learning and AI, especially with regards to applications in biomedical data and generative models. Outside of coding, I love dancing (South Indian!), ice skating, and traveling whenever I can - so please send me your travel recs :) Excited to have an awesome time in our community as always!

Sarah Gu

Treasurer

Hi! I’m Sarah, a sophomore in Leverett studying Computer Science and Economics. I’m passionate about exploring the frontiers of AI and finding creative ways to use it to streamline data analysis. Outside of class, you can usually find me grabbing boba with my fencing teammates or trying out restaurants with friends. Super excited to help grow opportunities at HUMIC!

Hanjing Wang

Event Director

Hi! My name is Hanjing Wang, and I'm a sophomore in Leverett studying Applied Math/CS. I'm particularly interested in natural language processing, as well as the applications of AI/ML in the social and health sciences. As the events director, I'm incredibly excited to celebrate the breadth and diversity of interests within Harvard's AI community. Outside of HUMIC, I also enjoy CS research, teaching, reading, and creative writing. If you have any questions about HUMIC, research, books, or the best coffee spots in the Square, feel free to reach out!

Maher Harp

Event Director

Hello! My name is Maher, and I am a sophomore in Mather House concentrating in Computer Science and Mathematics with a secondary in Statistics. I’m deeply interested in applied AI and machine learning, with a particular focus on how these tools can generate real-world impact. Originally from the Metro Detroit area, I’ve always been drawn to both the rigor of research and the fast pace of startups. At Harvard, I’ve had the opportunity to conduct embodied AI research with the Kempner Institute, which gave me a valuable mix of technical depth and applied experience. Outside the classroom, I enjoy playing tennis, connecting with people around campus, and exploring the startup and venture space. Looking ahead, I hope to keep building at the intersection of AI, innovation, and meaningful problem-solving.

Eric Gong

Event Director

Hi! I'm Eric Gong, a Junior in Quincy House studying Computer Science and Philosophy! From exploring the implications of AI on political polling with the Harvard Kennedy School, to training and fine-tuning transformer models in my own time, I'm particularly excited to learn about the latest advancements in the field, ranging from technical improvements to novel applications. In my spare time, I can be found drinking tea and practicing Chinese calligraphy

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