I’m Akshat, an undergraduate student studying Aerospace Engineering at NTU Singapore. I’m currently involved in research on CubeSats—miniaturized satellites roughly the size of a shoebox—used for oceanography and monitoring changes in our planet’s dynamic systems. What drew me to research was the powerful idea that it doesn’t just answer questions—it moves society forward. Research fuels […]

Hi everyone, I’m Colin, a final year Sport Science & Management student at Nanyang Technological University. I’m thrilled to be giving back to the NTU and URECA community as a Student Director for ICUR 2025. If I could summarize what drew me into research, it would be ‘confidence’ and ‘curiosity.’ Having struggled with self-confidence growing […]

My name is Chaeyeon, and I’m a Year 2 Bioengineering major at the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) in NTU. I am currently the Student Director for ICUR 2025. Beyond the URECA experience as a researcher, I wanted to coordinate workshops and organize international exchange research events where people from diverse backgrounds […]

I’m Matteo, a 3rd year maths and physics undergraduate at the University of Warwick and I’m also a Student Director for ICUR 2025. I joined ICUR as a session chair last year and was inspired by all the presentations and posters on display to help co-create the conference this year. At the moment I am […]

Hi! I’m Hesper, a third-year Philosophy with Psychology student at the University of Warwick. As a joint-honor student, I have always been interested in bringing together knowledge from different disciplines. At ICUR 2024, I participated as both a session chair and an audience member. It was a fun and incredible experience to engage with presenters […]

My name is David Nguyen Duc, and I am a third-year biochemistry student at the University of Warwick. This academic year, I have joined the ICUR team as a Student Director to help ensure that ICUR 2025 runs smoothly. I have always been passionate about research and bringing positive change to lives across the world, […]

Hi, I’m Abi, a physics student based at the University of Warwick. I am passionate about the transformative impact of undergraduate research and its ability to foster innovation and collaboration. As a student director for ICUR, I am excited to help amplify the voices of fellow students and contribute to building a platform that celebrates […]