About
Maaya graduated from MIT with undergraduate degrees in both electrical engineering and creative writing. This spring, she will earn a Master of Science in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering from MIT. Her thesis research is focused on microplastic detection using optical sensing. A research fellowship will take her to Mauritius, an East African island country located in the Indian Ocean. Here, she will continue her research at the University of Mauritius and will work with local researchers to implement a microplastic survey system. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, diving, and sailing.
Joined
April 2024
