

Our Team
Meet the Management Team

Founder & Editor in Chief
Nicola Stanisławska
Hi, I am the Founder and Editor in Chief @ Innovation Hub and Co-Founder of the Innovation Hub Podcast. I take care of the website, social media, communications, magazine design and author outreach. My personal interests include biology, biotechnology and computer science.

Head of Social Media, Magazine graphic designer
Julia Wojas
Hey! I am a sophomore in high school studying biology and chemistry. I am the Social Media Manager and Graphic Designer of the Innovation Hub magazine. I am also the Co-Founder of the Innovation Hub Podcast. My particular interest are human anatomy and psychology which I can further develop thanks to those initiatives.

Community Coordinator
Patrycja Namysł
Hi! My name is Pati and I’m currently in Year 11. I’m incredibly interested in biology and psychology, however a big passion of mine is also music as I’ve been playing piano practically my entire life. I try to combine the two disciplines and introduce people to the idea of using music in medicine as well as further studying how it impacts the brain.
Authors

İdil Doga Turkmen
My name is İdil and I’m a sophomore high school student from Turkey. I study in Inanc High School. My interests are mainly physics and music, and I’m passionate about these subjects. In my free time, I play clarinet, participate in EYP sessions, learn programming, and listen music. In addition, I’m also aspired about the environment and I try to raise awareness through social media, I have an Instagram account named @love.our.environment !

Maya Komar-Fletcher
Maya is in her second year of high school in Poland and is interested Biology and Chemistry. She is contributing to Innovation Hub to share her knowledge on tardigrades and the future implementations of its amazing characteristics.

Penny Chalermthiralert
My name is Penny and I am a rising Junior at an international school in Thailand. My research paper for this magazine is about the impact of fluid intelligence on academic performance through working memory. I am interested in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, business & entrepreneurship. Please check out my new mental health platform on instagram: @empower4youth

Adam Ho
Hey! I am a 16-year-old high school student from Hong Kong. I am a "neuro-guy", meaning I love neuroscience and that I am particularly interested in protein-aggregated/ prion diseases: for instance, the use of cryo-em to characterize protein aggregates, or mouse models to test for the efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation in improving memory. I also love interpreting brain scans, which provide extensive information like tumours, cysts, edema, etc. Feel free to reach out if you love biology in general!

Paula Argudo
Paula is a young Ecuadorian student, writer, and researcher. Her preferred fields of study include molecular biology, ecology, genetics, and biological psychology. She is currently coursing her second year of the IB curriculum and plans to build a career in biotechnology.

Audrey Harun
My name is Audrey Harun and I am originally from Scarborough, Toronto. Biology-related issues, particularly those involving genetics, diseases, and anatomical study, pique my interest and inspire my passion. In my spare time, I like to read both books and articles about recent advancements in the medical field. In the future, I intend to pursue a profession in medicine and work with people in the medical industry.

Mannat Kaur Barhey
My name is Mannat and I’m a grade 10 student in Toronto. I’m very interested in neuroscience and psychology and I’ve completed many online courses about them. I really enjoy reading scientific books and writing articles. My goal is to pursue my studies in neurosciences and psychology and assist patients that suffer from psychiatric disorders.

Julie Thuy Phan
Julie Thuy Phan, is a high school junior raised and born in San Antonio, Texas. Her biggest academic interests are through multidisciplinary studies like political economics, civic technology, business law, and East Asian studies.

Ishraq Alam
Hey! I'm Ishraq Alam and I am a highschool student from Toronto. My passions lie in STEM, especially mathematics and the sciences and I love to explore the ways our world can change with unique applications and approaches in these fields. I enjoy building things from scratch, reading sci-fi novels, and solving challenging puzzles. My future plans lie in engineering as I'm very interested in coding, computers, and technology overall and wish to create a future where life can be easier and help those in need. Check out my article on an insight into artificial intelligence and what a future with AI may look like!

Javeria Hashmi
Hey, my name is Javeria, I’m a 16 year old grade 11 student in Toronto. Im interested in psychology, nutrition and microbiology. In my spare time I enjoy reading and learning about our bodies and how our actions affect them. My goal is to become a nutritionist or a psychiatrist. I am excited to contributing my knowledge and discoveries to innovation hub!

David Yen
Hi, I'm David Yen. Currently, I attend Liger Leadership Academy as a senior. Previously, I wrote and edited for an electric vehicle-focused chemistry magazine. My interests lie primarily in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but I am always eager to learn about new topics. My goal is to use my skills to make a difference in the world.

Dasha Petina
Greeting! I am Darya, a high school student at the International School of
Astana from Kazakhstan. With a profound enthusiasm for biology, chemistry, and the medical field, I constantly try to expand my knowledge. My current focus revolves around the exploration of novel proteins and their potential applications. Through my academic pursuits, I aspire to make meaningful contributions to the ever-evolving world of medical and biochemical
research. If you want to explore the marvels of novel proteins beyond any boundaries, feel free to
check out my report!
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Anshi Purohit
Anshi is a high school sophomore from Maryland who is passionate about psychology and has work published or forthcoming in twelve literary magazines such as the Eunoia Review, LEVITATE, and Mobius Lit. She is also one of the Managing Editors for an international journal, The Teen Magazine, and an editor for Trailblazer Lit. She aspires to become a child psychiatrist and help others in any way she can.

Kimhor Bun
Hi guys! I'm Kimhor. I'm a senior high school student at Liger Leadership Academy, Cambodia. I'm passionate about Economics and Political Science. I am also interested in exploring sustainability to expand my knowledge. Therefore, I researched about energy cars, specifically focused on green chemistry and its history.

Ngo Anh Cac Nguyen
My name is Cac, a 16-year-old student from Vietnam and a Biochemistry enthusiast. Currently, I'm an ambassador for Vietnamese students at Innovation Hub. In my freetime, I like to listen to K-pop and play guitar.

Mealea Mang
Hello! I am Mealea, a 16-year-old highschool student at the Liger Leadership Academy. My interests range from political science to energy sustainability, which is one of the reasons why I chose to research and write about electric cars, specifically how it operates.

Sokheng Em
My name is Sokheng Em, and I grew up in the beautiful town of Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. Since I was young, I have always been interested in art, specifically painting. In addition, I am into playing frisbee. As someone who aspires to call for inclusivity and diversity in society, frisbee is always the first step to making this huge change possible. On the other hand, my research is conducted to study the electric vehicles usage/market and carbon emission (green chemistry) in Cambodia and beyond.

Adam Bhatti
Adam Bhatti is a high schooler in Virginia, United States. He has a passion for STEM and loves working on various engineering projects. He also enjoys working out and hanging out with his friends in his free time. Check out the research he completed on Arthrogryposis Rehabilitation with the help of resources from the Duke IGNITE program.
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Arbjosa Halilaj
My name is Arbjosa, and I am a high school senior in Kosovo. I am a curious person and I love learning new things. I am interested in the fields of computer science and medicine. Due to this interest, I like to learn in online courses as well. I really enjoy doing art, cycling and playing basketball.

Sadie Seulal
Hi everybody! My name is Sadie and I’m 16 and currently a rising junior in high school. I’m from Long Island New York in the USA. I’m really passionate about STEM specifically chemistry and engineering!

Ashley Hunag
Hey, I am a high school student from Taiwan. I love media studies and marine biology a lot. I am eager to share my passions and the hidden side of ocean to innovation.hub!!

Jasmine Biju
Jasmine Biju is a passionate teenager from Massachusetts, United States seeking to bring attention to the fascinations of STEM. Jasmine spends her free time collaborating with various initiatives in order to increase female participation in sciences and mathematics. She has a strong passion for organic chemistry and physics. Through writing, she is able to communicate intriguing and overlooked scientific concepts and discoveries, and aims to establish the connection between findings and real life.

Vaani Goenka
I'm Vaani Goenka, a high-school student from Calcutta, India. I love exploring possibilities, innovating, and creating. You can catch me trying to perfect my swim strokes in the morning, and tuning my guitar in the evening. One saying I live by is, "The essential thing in life is not conquering, but fighting well."

Marysol Peña
Perla Marysol Peña Reséndiz is a high school student from Mexico. Check out her investigation paper about Microbiol Fuel Cell's which won a silver medal at the 1st World Applied Chemistry Olympiad.

Victoria Stanisławska

Maha Raheel
Maha Raheel is a high school senior who cherishes the simple joys of life. She is passionate about swimming, hockey and chess. With a lifelong love for science and art, she has authored numerous STEM articles for her school's magazine, showcasing her curiosity and passion.

Maria Rutkowska
Hello! My name is Marysia and I am currently in Year 11. I am interested in Biology, specifically genetics and genetic modification.

Avilash Thilagaselvan
Hi! I'm Avilash Thilagaselvan, a secondary student studying at R.H King Academy. I'm interested in the STEAM field, especially the life sciences as I aspire to go into pediatrics, specifically in cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. I enjoy reading sci-fi, historical fiction, and medical journals as they intrigue my thinking process and help me in my goal to one day, make a difference in medicine for the world to enjoy. As well, I also play/coach American football and do tae-kwon-do, obtaining a black belt while doing so. Also, I am trilingual, knowing English, French, and Tamil. I currently am part of the Toronto Youth Cabinet, the official youth advisory body for the City of Toronto, under their Urban Health Division.

Jamie Lin
Hi, I’m Jamie Lin and a rising senior graduating in 2023. I am from Taiwan and came to America in 2012. My hobbies include choir and singing, basketball, and learning about the human body. Cardiology has always interested me ever since I was young. This is due to a heart defect I was diagnosed with as a infant. My goal is to become a cardiovascular or cardio thoracic surgeon to help more people live a happier and healthier life.

Laasya Ravi
Hello!! My name is Laasya Ravi, and I am the founder of the health blog Found Three. I am a high school sophomore in the United States. I love research and sharing my findings. Thank you so much to Innovation Hub for sharing my article!! Here is the link to my website: https://foundthr33.wixsite.com/mysite. My Instagram handle is @found.three.

Alice Shinder
Hi, my name is Alice Shinder, and I am from Brooklyn, New York. I am very interested in psychology and want to pursue this field in college. Some of my other interests are painting and watching movies/shows. My article is about the connections between media, body image, and eating disorders and talks about how media profoundly affects adolescent girls' psyche (specifically 12-20). I choose this topic because I think it is important to spread awareness about how media can influence our relationships/views of our bodies. Media is everpresent in our lives, and I think this important for the public to understand the full impact media can have on adolescent girls.

Shella Marie Burwell
My name is Shella Marie P. Burwell, an incoming 11th grade student from the Philippines. My hobbies are reading, writing, and watching films.

Shella Marie Burwell
My name is Shella Marie P. Burwell, an incoming 11th grade student from the Philippines. My hobbies are reading, writing, and watching films.

Kleio Kalampoki
My name is Kleio Kalampoki, I am sixteen years old and I am from Greece. I have a strong interest in biology and STEM in general, and my current goal is to pursue this interest. Also my long term goal is to promote equality and have a positive impact on my community. I'm so grateful that the Innovation Hub published my article, which is about the film "Don't Look Up".

Mila Sonkin
My name is Mila and I'm from San Diego, California. My main interests include marketing and neuroscience, and I have been pursuing my passion for autism through research.

Quynh Anh Nguyen

Jocelyn Chen
I'm from Texas, USA. This article discusses a new way of developing environmentally friendly architecture. I'm interested in research, healthcare, and marine biology. In my free time, I love photography, playing volleyball or exercising, learning languages, and growing my local jewelry business!

Ioanna Tzanavari
I’m Ioanna Tzanavari, I live in Athens, Greece and I was always interested in environmental issues. My background in geology and my ongoing postgraduate studies in geoinformatics gave me the initiative to start writing articles in relevant themes and create my own account @ecoplanethub on Instagram, through which I’m trying to provide environmental awareness worldwide.

Kenley Herrington
Hello, my name is Kenley Herrington and I am a student journalist for Students for Cancer Prevention. Students for Cancer Prevention is a global, student-led, organization directed towards spreading awareness about different types of cancer and ways to prevent cancer. We have already begun to raise money to go towards our research and prevention by selling t-shirts and through donations. I am very grateful to be a part of this amazing organization and I can't wait to see how far we go with our work!

Shreya Shiju
Hi! I'm Shreya Shiju from STEMthegap and we are a student run organization based in Bangalore, India. Our goal is to reduce the gender gap in science fields by introducing underprivileged girls to real-life science from a young age. We've found that government schools and low cost private schools in India don't have the resources needed to support and further girls' education, especially in physics, chemistry, computer science, or maths.

Meltem Safarli
Hi! Im Meltem Safarli from Azerbaijan. Im 16 and Im a high school senior. I love writing short research articles and these are some of them. I write these articles virtually at mental health welfare foundation, however, I’d love to write stem related articles too :)

Julia Huang
Hi! My name is Julia Huang and I am a current high schooler from Michigan, USA. I am highly interested in technology, whether it is coding or artificial intelligence topics. My article is about light fields and how machine learning models can be used to solve related tasks, such as synthetic aperture imaging and depth estimation.

Carlos Manuel C. Eusoya
Carlos is an aspiring writer and youth leader from the Philippines. Using his writing skills and his scientific knowledge, Carlos hopes to bridge the gap between the scientific and scholarly community with the marginalized and impoverished learners of our society.

Vedant Kumar
Hey, I'm Vedant Kumar, a sophomore-year student at St. Columba's School. I'm a man of many talents. To begin with, I'm an entrepreneur, social media marketer, content writer, video editor, and many more. I'm also an environmentalist! Oh, fun fact - I received more than $100,000 in funding for my startup from companies such as Amazon, IBM, etc which was provided by Xartup. I’m also a published poet!!

Mahati Sudhir
Hi! I am a rising junior at Westborough high, MA. I am very passionate about the field of Biology, specifically Neuroscience and topics around brain/cognition/the mind. In order to expand and nurture my passion I started writing my own bite sized blogs on the same topics which provide information in various topics around brain science for anyone who is curious to learn. Apart from my blog, I will also soon be providing content to The Teen Mental Health Initiative an organization that provides education, awareness and resources for teen mental health.

Apoorv Jha
Apoorv Jha is a 17-year-old climate activist from India and Founder of Jal Organization. He works for a well-known type 1 diabetic foundation named Diabesties under the youth wing named BFN(Blue Force Network)

Minhal Abdul Sami
I am Minhal Abdul Sami from Pakistan. Certified by Harvard University as a programmer as well as a web developer. I am also certified by STEM.org as a Senior Coding Instructor. I have more than 3 years of experience in the tech industry. I have taught more than 100 students till now and growing. I am currently working in a senior position in a y-combinator company and also am a mentor to startups

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Maya Hussain
Hi! I'm Maya and I'm from Tartus, Syria. I'm interested in both pharmacology and neuroscience. I hope to do research related to finding better medications to neurodegenerative diseases. I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and it's why I'm excited to be part of the innovation hub community!

Katherine E. Graham

Ann Greyson

Jonathan Jinghan Xiao

Jakub Rudnicki

Diya Gopika Sandeep
Hey, my name is Diya Gopika Sandeep and I’m a freshman high school student. My interests include biology, genetics and psychology. Surrounded by a family of doctors, nurses, dentists and other medical professionals I naturally was drawn to the world of medicine, and I hope I can pave my own path to making an impact on the world of medicine. I would like to thank Innovation Hub for sharing my article.

Public Health Office BNCP
A committee that strives to create an impact through physical and mental health awareness along with creating social sensetivness on multiple health related aspects in the society.