Present Officers

The functioning of ISA @ Auburn is facilitated and coordinated by a committee of elected officers. Please contact the officers below to address your concerns, suggestions, and compliments or if you need any information about ISA and its activities.

Name: Jinesh Narangaparambil
Email: jjn0011@auburn.edu
Hometown: Nashik, Maharashtra
Degree & Major: Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam

Hello everyone!!!  I have been an Indian Student Association officer in the past and always excited to contribute. I love connecting with people and feels good to show our Indian culture in another country. I enjoy traveling a lot and a foodie too.

Name: Pooja Patel
Email: pzp0036@auburn.edu
Hometown: Navsari, Gujarat
Degree & Major: Bachelor’s in Geology
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Gujrati

I love coffee and meeting new people but that’s not it. Curiosity and Exploration always on my mind.

Name: Jahnavi Dhingra
Email: jzd0097@auburn.edu
Hometown: Ludhiana, Punjab
Degree & Major: Undergraduate in Biomedical Science
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

Hello Everyone!!!! I’m so excited to be part of ISA and so ready to share our beautiful culture with all of you. From attending those amazing events to now being a part of ISA I feel so blessed. We are looking forward to give you all overview of Indian culture. 

Name: Vinika Gupta
Email: vzg0026@auburn.edu
Hometown: New Delhi, Delhi
Degree & Major: Masters in Computer Science
Fluent languages: English, Hindi

 I love to be around people and happening places. A big time craver for food and specially deserts :P!. I enjoy dancing, binge watching, visiting new places, talking to new people and clicking loads of photos!
Motto in life – Spread Happiness

Name: Varun Viswanathan
Email: vzv0020@auburn.edu
Hometown: Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
Degree & Major: Masters in Electrical Engineering
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Tamil

Hi everyone…. I am glad to be a part of ISA. I am more than happy to explore different cultures plus sharing our Indian culture with others. I like reading books(all genre but motivational), theatre activities (acting, producing a play) and dancing.

Name: Pooja Patel
Email: pzp0036@auburn.edu
Hometown: Navsari, Gujarat
Degree & Major: Undergraduate in Geology
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

My enthusiasm for exploring different cultures and places made me a part of Indian Students Association. I love making new friends and very keen on outdoor activities. I also love coffee and reading books.

Name: Anukriti Pathak
Email: azp0142@auburn.edu
Hometown: Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Degree & Major: Masters in Computer Science
Fluent languages: English, Hindi

Hello everyone!!! I am glad to be a part of Indian Students Association. I am an avid reader and mostly read all the genres. I like listening to music, watching series and exploring different places. 

Name: Jay Patel
Email: patel.ravi2712@gmail.com
Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Degree & Major: Ph.D in Computer Science
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

Hello everyone!!! I am excited to contribute to Indian Students Association.  I am an active member of Google Study Group, Auburn. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Name: Aathi Raja Ram Pandurangan
Email: azp0119@auburn.edu
Hometown: Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
Degree & Major: Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering
Fluent languages: English, Tamil

Hello everyone!!! My love towards creativity made me a part of Indian Students Association.  I do sketching and photography during my leisure time.

Name: DIDIMOS JOHNSON PULIKKOTTIL
Email: dzj0038@auburn.edu
Hometown: Auburn, Alabama
Degree & Major: Ph.D in Chemistry
Fluent languages: English, Malayalam

 I like photography

Name: Priyadarshni Patel
Email: pjp0011@auburn.edu
Hometown: Surat, Gujarat
Degree & Major: PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Gujrati

Hello everyone !! I love meeting new people and interacting with them. I am a big chatter box : P and I enjoy watching movies and travelling.

Name: Arpita Sharma
Email: azs0267@auburn.edu
Hometown: Jammu, J&K
Degree & Major: PhD in Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
Fluent languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Dogri

I love reading, trekking and dancing.

Name: Swati Baskiyar
Email: szb0142@auburn.edu
City,State: Auburn, Alabama
Degree & Major: Bachelors in Computer Science

Swati Baskiyar has led many organizations and is excited to contribute to ISA. She enjoys playing the piano, painting, and is a black belt in Yoshukai karate.

Name: Dr. Sushil Bhavnani
Email: bhavnsh@auburn.edu
City, State: Auburn, Alabama

Dr. Sushil Bhavnani is a Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has been the backbone of ISA for years and he still constantly guides and motivates the students in running this association efficiently