Principal Investigator
Dr. Amit Jariwala
Dr. Amit Jariwala supports experiential, entrepreneurial, and innovative learning experiences within the school’s academic curriculum. He is a Woodruff School Teaching Fellow and directs the operations of the Institute-wide Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo. He serves as the faculty advisor for Georgia Tech’s Flowers Invention Studio. Dr. Jariwala’s research interests include makerspaces, evidence-based design education, and advanced additive manufacturing processes. He leads the MATRIX Makerspaces VIP team, focusing on research and development to enable the creation of intelligent systems that manage and maintain makerspaces.
Graduate Students
Derek Coffsky
Derek is a BS/MS student in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Prototyping Instructor in the Invention Studio since Spring 2022 and is a wood room master. He has always been interested in design and additive manufacturing, and leads the IPD-RP sub-team.
Undergraduate Students
Rahul Gupta
Rahul, a 2nd-year Mechanical Engineering student, leads MATRIX research, previously responsible for developing a low-cost sensor suite for machine analytics with a focus on usage, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance. He uses Python for data analysis and has experience in design, prototyping, CAD, hands-on fabrication, and CNC machining in his projects. He’s also working with the College of Engineering to making GT’s AI Makerspace available to all students. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rah-gupta/
Cole Gensheimer
Cole is an undergraduate computer science major here at GT with experience as a full stack developer. He grew up in Savannah Georgia. He enjoys riding, racing, soccer, meeting new people and exploring new technologies.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-gensheimer/
Austin Chen
Computer Science student at Georgia Tech with a strong passion for AI/ML and app/web development. Dedicated to expanding my technical skills through hands-on projects and real-world applications. Hobbies and interests include rock climbing (bouldering), cafe hopping, food crawls, and fashion.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/achen641.
Esther Park
Hi! This is Esther Park, a second year CS major. I love watching basketball and doing some puzzles in my free time! Feel free to connect with me!
Levi Nguyen
Hi, I am Levi Nguyen, a Computer Science student at Georgia Tech with a passion for web development, UI/UX design, and AI-driven solutions. Outside the classroom, I enjoy biking, gaming, exploring the latest tech trends.
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/levi-nguyen-25b359233/
William Chin
William Chin is a junior computer science student with threads in systems and architecture and intelligence. He is part of the team focused on developing software for the campus makerspaces, helping to improve the user experience and data management for these creative spaces.
Shreya Bhargava
Hi! I am Shreya, a second year Economics major. Data analytics and machine learning greatly interest me and I am excited to be a part of this VIP! I am excited to learn about how data analytics influences business decisions.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-bhargava-698420295
Preyas Joshi
Preyas is a 2nd year CS major with a focus in intelligence and info/internetwork. He is also a PI at the HIVE makerspace at GT where he works with end users on a regular basis. He hopes that his work in this VIP will help improve the experience of using a makerspace for end users and PIs, both current and future.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/preyas-joshi
Ivan Mukhin
I’m a 3rd year Computer Science student with interests in Data Science and AI. I’ve been working on improving my coding skills through side projects and am super excited to work with this semester’s team!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-mukhin/
Gustavo F. Scherrer del Llano
Hi, my name is Gustavo F. Scherrer del Llano. I’m a First-year Industrial Engineering student at Georgia Tech. This is my first semester at this VIP program and I’m actively seeking hands-on opportunities to apply the theory learned in the classroom. Enthusiastic about using the Smart^3 Makerspace to strengthen my technical skills and pursue impactful projects.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavoscherrer/
Rhea Sethi
Hello! My name is Rhea Sethi, and I’m a first-year Business Administration major with a concentration in Information Technology and a minor in Computational Data Analysis. On campus, I’m involved in Greek Life and the Undergraduate Consulting Club. I like to crochet, thrift, and play pickleball in my free time.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-sethi-/
Riya Abhay Shinde
I am pursuing Computer Engineering along with a double minor in Industrial Design and Spanish. I am eager to collaborate with MATRIX to apply engineering skills to find real-world applications. You can usually find me playing badminton on the weekends or lost in a good book.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riya-shinde-3b0829322/
Vineel Panyala
Vineel is a 2nd-year Business – Information Technology Management major. He is passionate about the application of emerging technologies in innovative organizations and is working on leading this semester’s new Machining Parameters team through his experience with full-stack application development and technical product management.
Interns
Vedant Mehta
Vedant is a senior in high school currently interning with the MATRIX Lab at Georgia Tech. His research interests include applied machine learning, data science, and digital signal processing. He has been involved in projects that leverage neural networks to enhance the safety and maintainability of makerspace tools. Outside of research, Vedant enjoys playing pickleball, curating music playlists, and solving Rubik’s cubes.