YSGPS Council
YSGPS Council is the governing body on matters pertaining to graduate education, including, but not restricted to, major graduate curriculum changes, new graduate program development, graduate certificates and/or diplomas, graduate program reviews and YSGPS policies with university-wide effect. There are usually 1-2 YSGPS Council meetings per term. More information about YSGPS Council can be found in (google doc) YSGPS Council Bylaws (external link) .
2024-25 Student Representatives
Mahnoor Fatima (she/her), Biomedical Engineering MEng student
Mahnoor Fatima completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical science at York University, where she actively contributed to various initiatives and organizations. As a Global Changemakers Engineering Ambassador at TMU, Mahnoor promoted diversity and engagement in STEM fields and is committed to advocating for diversity and inclusion within graduate programs. Her experiences as a class representative at York University, Secretary at Plan Canada, involvement with the Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and mentorship at the Merit Award Bursary Program have equipped her with strong organizational and collaborative skills. These roles have deepened her dedication to supporting and guiding students through their academic and professional journeys.
Mahnoor is enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to program development, policy formulation and curriculum enhancement. She is dedicated to representing the interests and concerns of her fellow graduate students and is eager to help shape a supportive environment that promotes academic and professional growth at TMU.
Eslam Muhammed, Civil Engineering PhD student
Eslam Muhammed earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Cairo University in Egypt, where he represented his department during Civil Engineering Council meetings, contributing ideas to improve undergraduate courses. As a member of the Remote Sensing and Innovation Lab at TMU, Eslam's research focuses on indoor and outdoor environment perception. Since fall 2023, he has served as a teaching assistant at TMU. Eslam is passionate about advancing industry-involved remote sensing technologies, with a particular interest in applications for emergency rescue missions and building information modelling.
Reese Wunsche (she/her), Biomedical Engineering MASc student
Reese Wunsche is a second-year student in the Biomedical Engineering Master’s of Applied Science program. She earned a BASc in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering, and a BSc in Computing Technology from the University of Ottawa. During her undergraduate studies, Reese acted as the President of the University of Ottawa’s Engineering Students’ Society (ESS), as well as the Vice President of Social Affairs, and a voting member of the society’s Board of Directors. She also participated in the ESS’s Constitution Review Committee, Charity Committee and Engineering Endowment Fund Selection Committee. As a current member of the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST) and Laboratory of Fields, Flows, and Interfaces (LoFFI) at TMU, Reese is passionate about her research, which concentrates on hydrogel delivery systems for extracellular vesicles based therapeutics. She is excited to participate in the meaningful discussion about the standard of graduate education here at TMU in the upcoming academic year.
Behrad Ghazinouri, Mechanical Engineering PhD student
Behrad Ghazinouri is a third-year Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate. He earned his master’s degree in applied design-manufacturing processes at K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Iran. As a member of the Microelectromechanical Systems and Mechatronics Laboratory at TMU, Behrad is passionate about contributing to his field and research, which mainly focuses on LiDAR scanning mirrors. As a graduate research and teaching assistant at TMU and invigilator at the Accommodation Test Centre, Behrad knows first-hand that external elements can impact graduate students’ productivity and performance. He is passionate about providing students with a unified voice at the university.
Victoria Sullivan, Scriptwriting and Story Design MFA student
Victoria Sullivan is a second-year student in the Scriptwriting and Story Design MFA program. She earned a BAH in theatre studies from the University of Guelph, where she studied performance and playwriting. Victoria is passionate about storytelling – as both a scriptwriter and actor – and ensuring graduate students are represented at YSGPS. To help students network and get to know each other after spending the past year learning remotely, Victoria created and ran a Graduate Course Union as her program's 2021-22 class representative. She also acted as the Graduate Students' Union director for The Creative School and CUPE 3904 unit steward. Victoria currently serves as the 2022-23 vice-president of research and education on the TMU Graduate Students' Union.
Behrad Ghazinouri, Mechanical Engineering PhD student
Behrad Ghazinouri is a third-year Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate. He earned his master’s degree in applied design-manufacturing processes at K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Iran. As a member of the Microelectromechanical Systems and Mechatronics Laboratory at TMU, Behrad is passionate about contributing to his field and research, which mainly focuses on LiDAR scanning mirrors. As a graduate research and teaching assistant at TMU and invigilator at the Accommodation Test Centre, Behrad knows first-hand that external elements can impact graduate students’ productivity and performance. He is passionate about providing students with a unified voice at the university.