Meet the Executive Board
Co-President - Joseph Cruz-Santillan
Studies: Mechanical Engineering major
Standing: Senior
Hi everyone! My name is Joseph Cruz-Santillan, and I am one of the Co-Presidents of ASME. I coordinate with our other Co-President Muhammed in reassuring that we meet certain deadlines for our projects and setting expectations for the club. My intentions as ASME's Co-President are to allow students to gain experience in how to network with fellow students in the Engineering community at SDSU, as well as to connect with individuals who are in the engineering industry. While simultaneously building a community that brings all engineering students together to feel comfortable within the club's surroundings, and to construct a successful career pathway for other engineering students. Alongside my process in acquiring my Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, I am currently in ASME's Student Design competition team because I enjoy working in environments that are hands-on experience and collaborating with others, but also I enjoy contributing to the success of team goals.
Studies: Mechanical Engineering major
Standing: Senior
Hi everyone! My name is Joseph Cruz-Santillan, and I am one of the Co-Presidents of ASME. I coordinate with our other Co-President Muhammed in reassuring that we meet certain deadlines for our projects and setting expectations for the club. My intentions as ASME's Co-President are to allow students to gain experience in how to network with fellow students in the Engineering community at SDSU, as well as to connect with individuals who are in the engineering industry. While simultaneously building a community that brings all engineering students together to feel comfortable within the club's surroundings, and to construct a successful career pathway for other engineering students. Alongside my process in acquiring my Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, I am currently in ASME's Student Design competition team because I enjoy working in environments that are hands-on experience and collaborating with others, but also I enjoy contributing to the success of team goals.
Co-President - Muhammed Jaafar
Studies: Mechanical Engineering major
Standing: Senior
Hello everyone,
My name is Muhammed Jaafar aka Mo. I will be one of the Co-Presidents of ASME this semester! I am currently a senior at SDSU finishing my bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. I love going to the beach, working out, and kicking back and hanging out with my friends. ASME is a great opportunity for young engineers to get some resume point, you should join!
Studies: Mechanical Engineering major
Standing: Senior
Hello everyone,
My name is Muhammed Jaafar aka Mo. I will be one of the Co-Presidents of ASME this semester! I am currently a senior at SDSU finishing my bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. I love going to the beach, working out, and kicking back and hanging out with my friends. ASME is a great opportunity for young engineers to get some resume point, you should join!
Vice President - Joaquin Long
Studies: Aerospace Engineering major
Standing: Sophomore
Hi everyone, my name is Joaquin Long, I am an Aerospace major and as the Vice President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at SDSU, I am dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of aspiring engineers and innovators. With a strong passion for all degrees in engineering, I am committed to promoting the growth and professional development of our members while contributing to the advancement of engineering knowledge and practices. I was a FIRST alumni so I was excited to get back to robotics. Outside of robotics, I enjoy being active whether that be working out or exploring different parts of California.
Studies: Aerospace Engineering major
Standing: Sophomore
Hi everyone, my name is Joaquin Long, I am an Aerospace major and as the Vice President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at SDSU, I am dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of aspiring engineers and innovators. With a strong passion for all degrees in engineering, I am committed to promoting the growth and professional development of our members while contributing to the advancement of engineering knowledge and practices. I was a FIRST alumni so I was excited to get back to robotics. Outside of robotics, I enjoy being active whether that be working out or exploring different parts of California.
Treasurer - Paulette Suro
Studies: Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Bioengineering major
Standing: Junior
Hello everyone! My name is Paulette and I am your Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. My goal for this year is to optimize our budget to ensure that ASME can continue to provide social and professional events as well as hands-on experience for our members. I am currently a third year full-time student and an assistant undergraduate researcher at the SDSU Nanofabrication Lab under Dr. Samuel Kassegne. If you have any questions about research please don't hesitate to ask! Aside from school, I enjoy trying different cafes around San Diego as I like coffee, being active, and trying out new things like crocheting a blanket. I am always open to feedback, suggestions, and collaborations so please reach out if you have any questions or ideas about ASME or anything else.
Studies: Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Bioengineering major
Standing: Junior
Hello everyone! My name is Paulette and I am your Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. My goal for this year is to optimize our budget to ensure that ASME can continue to provide social and professional events as well as hands-on experience for our members. I am currently a third year full-time student and an assistant undergraduate researcher at the SDSU Nanofabrication Lab under Dr. Samuel Kassegne. If you have any questions about research please don't hesitate to ask! Aside from school, I enjoy trying different cafes around San Diego as I like coffee, being active, and trying out new things like crocheting a blanket. I am always open to feedback, suggestions, and collaborations so please reach out if you have any questions or ideas about ASME or anything else.
Secretary - Yumi Kawata
Studies: Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Bioengineering major
Standing: Junior
Hello! My name is Yumi Kawata, and I am thrilled to be your secretary for this year. It is my job to keep you connected and up to date on all that is going on with ASME while I work closely with Megan, our Marketing Manager. I will be working hard to make sure that general body meetings, events, and opportunities make it to your inbox in a timely manner and I will also be available to answer any questions that you might have. I am currently a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Bioengineering. I am also a math tutor at the Math Learning Center on the third floor of the Love Library which is a great resource for anyone who needs help on their homework. Also in my free time, I love to grow fruits and vegetables in my backyard, especially heirloom tomatoes! In addition, I have other grandmotherly hobbies such as cross stitching and baking. I am very excited to see you all, and I will do my best to make this a great year for ASME!
Studies: Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Bioengineering major
Standing: Junior
Hello! My name is Yumi Kawata, and I am thrilled to be your secretary for this year. It is my job to keep you connected and up to date on all that is going on with ASME while I work closely with Megan, our Marketing Manager. I will be working hard to make sure that general body meetings, events, and opportunities make it to your inbox in a timely manner and I will also be available to answer any questions that you might have. I am currently a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Bioengineering. I am also a math tutor at the Math Learning Center on the third floor of the Love Library which is a great resource for anyone who needs help on their homework. Also in my free time, I love to grow fruits and vegetables in my backyard, especially heirloom tomatoes! In addition, I have other grandmotherly hobbies such as cross stitching and baking. I am very excited to see you all, and I will do my best to make this a great year for ASME!
Marketing Manager - Megan Santos
Studies: Aerospace Engineering major
Standing: Sophomore
Hey everyone! My name is Megan and I’m ASME’s Marketing Manager for the 2023-2024 school year! I decided to join ASME because I wanted to expand my experience in the engineering field and ASME offers exposure to various areas in engineering. As the marketing manager, my job is to promote ASME and advertise the club’s GBMs and events. My goal is to interest students in our club and invite them to participate. I mainly work with our secretary Yumi to coordinate and design the Instagram announcements. Outside of school, I’m on an archery team and work as an archery coach. I’ve been shooting for over eight years and coaching for the past three. My other hobbies include photography, jewelry making, and lettering. I look forward to meeting you all and helping ASME have a great year!
Studies: Aerospace Engineering major
Standing: Sophomore
Hey everyone! My name is Megan and I’m ASME’s Marketing Manager for the 2023-2024 school year! I decided to join ASME because I wanted to expand my experience in the engineering field and ASME offers exposure to various areas in engineering. As the marketing manager, my job is to promote ASME and advertise the club’s GBMs and events. My goal is to interest students in our club and invite them to participate. I mainly work with our secretary Yumi to coordinate and design the Instagram announcements. Outside of school, I’m on an archery team and work as an archery coach. I’ve been shooting for over eight years and coaching for the past three. My other hobbies include photography, jewelry making, and lettering. I look forward to meeting you all and helping ASME have a great year!
Project Manager - Muhammad Anjum
Studies: Aerospace Engineering major
Standing: Sophomore
Hey all! I’m Muhammad Anjum, a second year Aerospace Engineering student, and I am your project manager for this 2023-2024 build year. I’m super excited to get our design team together this year and build our hovercraft. This year, I hope to work closely with the rest of the executive board and establish a strong direct line of communication. I have a lot of previous experience with the engineering process and projects and am currently a researcher for Dr. Ahmed Bani Younes at the SPACE Lab here at SDSU. My main goal with our project is to indulge in the engineering process and train to become better engineers for the future.
Studies: Aerospace Engineering major
Standing: Sophomore
Hey all! I’m Muhammad Anjum, a second year Aerospace Engineering student, and I am your project manager for this 2023-2024 build year. I’m super excited to get our design team together this year and build our hovercraft. This year, I hope to work closely with the rest of the executive board and establish a strong direct line of communication. I have a lot of previous experience with the engineering process and projects and am currently a researcher for Dr. Ahmed Bani Younes at the SPACE Lab here at SDSU. My main goal with our project is to indulge in the engineering process and train to become better engineers for the future.
Events Manager - Katie Hardwicke
Studies: Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Bioengineering major
Standing: Junior
Hey all! My name is Katie Hardwicke, and I am this year's event manager for ASME. I work to plan events that allow all our members to get to know one another better socially. I believe it's important to not only make connections with those already in the industry, but with our peers as well. It is so important to have a strong support system of other engineers who can relate to what you are going through. A little bit about myself: I am originally from Sacramento, but I moved down here for college. I am a third year mechanical engineering student with an emphasis in bioengineering. Right now I am working on research in finite element modeling to improve metal 3D printing techniques under Dr. Wenwu Xu. In addition to research I also work as a server. Outside of school and work, I love being active, going to the gym, traveling, and hiking.
Studies: Mechanical Engineering with an Emphasis in Bioengineering major
Standing: Junior
Hey all! My name is Katie Hardwicke, and I am this year's event manager for ASME. I work to plan events that allow all our members to get to know one another better socially. I believe it's important to not only make connections with those already in the industry, but with our peers as well. It is so important to have a strong support system of other engineers who can relate to what you are going through. A little bit about myself: I am originally from Sacramento, but I moved down here for college. I am a third year mechanical engineering student with an emphasis in bioengineering. Right now I am working on research in finite element modeling to improve metal 3D printing techniques under Dr. Wenwu Xu. In addition to research I also work as a server. Outside of school and work, I love being active, going to the gym, traveling, and hiking.
Faculty Adviser - Dr. Sean Park
Dr. Sean Park is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU). Before joining SDSU in 2019, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS) since 2013. He also worked as a research scientist at Teledyne Scientific Company (formerly known as Rockwell Science Center) where he led several cutting-edge R&D projects funded by ARPA-E and NASA. He received his doctoral degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2010 and was further trained as a post-doctoral researcher at the UCLA Optofluidic Systems Laboratory. Dr. Park’s research interests lie in the area of optofluidic bio and energy systems with applications to biosensors, lab-on-a-smartphone, water/air quality detection, solar indoor lighting, and triboelectric energy harvesting. He received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 and a Harry M. Showman Prize from UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science in 2010.
Dr. Sean Park is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU). Before joining SDSU in 2019, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS) since 2013. He also worked as a research scientist at Teledyne Scientific Company (formerly known as Rockwell Science Center) where he led several cutting-edge R&D projects funded by ARPA-E and NASA. He received his doctoral degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2010 and was further trained as a post-doctoral researcher at the UCLA Optofluidic Systems Laboratory. Dr. Park’s research interests lie in the area of optofluidic bio and energy systems with applications to biosensors, lab-on-a-smartphone, water/air quality detection, solar indoor lighting, and triboelectric energy harvesting. He received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 and a Harry M. Showman Prize from UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science in 2010.