Qassem Alabbas is from Saudi Arabia, where he completed his Associate's degree in Industrial and Chemical Laboratories at Jubail Industrial College. Qassem also completed year of coursework at Michigan State University before transferring to LTU to work toward his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Qassem has been tutoring math and engineering at the AAC since January 2008, and in August taught a 4-day pre-course in calculus to students prior to the start of the semester.
Russell Champoux was born and raised in Michigan. During the school year, Russell lives in North housing, and during breaks he returns home to Ypsilanti. Russell is studying Computer Science at LTU and just picked up the "Game Design" focus. Russell loves playing video games with friends and watching anime. He can usually be found in either the Management building atrium or in the AAC. Russell has been tutoring math and computer science at the AAC since fall 2006.
Ashley Croft is from Redford, Michigan, and is currently a junior in the Molecular and Cell Biology program. She enjoys playing video games, ice hockey, and a handful of musical instruments. Ashley tutors chemistry and biology.
Preethi Gunti is originally from Hyderabad, India, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at Vardhaman College of Engineering. Preethi is now pursing her Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering at LTU, where she has also been a math and engineering tutor since January 2008. Preethi has previous tutoring experience as a computer lab assistant at her undergraduate institution.
Erica Harris is a senior studying computer engineering. She has been tutoring writing and ESL conversation at the AAC since fall 2006. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Erica likes to cook, eat, read, and play video games.
Ron Jenkins is a computer science and computer engineering major from Warren, Michigan. His careers interests include web development and computer security/cryptography, and his hobbies include building and repairing computers, programming, and gaming. Ron is involved with LTU Student Government, LTU Honors Society, and LTU Society of Dramatic Arts. Ron tutors math and computer science at the AAC.
Sandip Kakadia is from Bhavnagar in Gujarat Province, India, where he also completed his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at S.S. Engineering College. Sandip is currently studying for his Master's degree in Civil Engineering at LTU and has been tutoring engineering at the AAC for six months. Sandip has 7 years working experience as a civil engineer with a construction firm in India. Sandip's hobbies include playing cricket and reading novels.
Drushan Mavalankar is originally from Ahmedabad, India, where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pune. Drushan is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering at LTU. He has experience working in the industry as a production engineer at several Indian automotive companies, and is now involved with LTU's University Formula Zero team. In his spare time, Drushan likes to discuss philosophy, play table tennis, and read and listen to music. Drushan tutors math, physics, and engineering.
Matt McLeod was born in Detroit, Michigan and has lived in Michigan his whole life. Matt's hobbies and interests include cars, chess, world religions, playing or watching football, running, and bowling. Matt is a Biomedical Engineering major with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. He hopes to work as a Biomedical Engineering Technician after completing his degree. Matt tutors math and natural sciences at the AAC.
Ryan Munevar was born in Omaha, Nebraska and is currently a sophomore majoring in English and Communications. He is a writer, specializing in Magical Realism. His favorite books are "Lonesome Dove" by Larry McMurtry, "Ham on Rye" by Charles Bukowski, "FightClub" by Chuck Palahniuk, "Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter" by Mario Vargas Llosa, "I am Legend" by Richard Matheson, and "American Gods" by Neil Gaimon. Ryan tutors Writing, ESL, and Philosophy.
Hai Long Nguyen is of Vietnamese descent and was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Long is studying for his BA in Architecture and has been an architecture software tutor at the AAC since spring semester 2006. Long's interests include cars, graphics, music, and wrestling. After graduation, Long hopes to eventually start his own architectural firm, with a recording studio gig on the side.
Erisa Panajoti was born in Albania but moved to Michigan as young girl. She currently lives in Royal Oak, and went to high school at Kimball High. She is in her fifth year of studying Architecture and Civil Engineering at LTU, and has been a tutor with the AAC for two years. Erisa's favorite subject to tutor is math, but she can also help with physics, reading comprehension, and natural sciences.
Anthony Ruffini is a Computer Science student here at LTU. He tutors math and computer science. He has studied in Germany and would like to work as a computer programmer somewhere in Europe. He lives in Oak Park, only a short distance from campus. Some of Anthony's interests include computers, reading, writing, biking, and swimming. He rides his bicycle to school and back when weather permits.
Abhishek Singh is originally from Delhi, India and attended public high school there. Abhishek completed his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical and Automation Engineering at Indraprastha University in Delhi. He is now in his second year at LTU studying for a Master's of Science in Automotive Engineering. Abhishek has industry experience both overseas and in Michigan, and is involved with the Formula Zero organization at LTU. Abhishek tutors math and physics.
Haley Smith is from Rochester Hills, Michigan, and went to high school at Rochester High. She is a freshman at LTU with previously earned college credits in math and German from Oakland University, as well as several AP credits from high school. Haley is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at LTU, and is involved with the University's sorority system. Haley tutors high school math, physics, and chemistry and can assist with reading comprehension and ESL conversation.
Karthik Sridharan joined the AAC tutoring staff in fall 2008 as a mechanical engineering and physics tutor. He is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Automotive Engineering at LTU. Karthik is from Chennai, India, where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2007. Karthik has previous experience as a customer support executive in Chennai, and his interests include automobiles, Indian and rock music, playing and watching sports, and tv shows such as "Family Guy" and anything on the History Channel.
Daniel Tenoff is an Architecture major from Howell, Michigan. He tutors both structures and software for architecture. Dan is a big fan of classic rock, including the Beatles, Led Zepplin, The Who, Bob Segar, and of course The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. Dan is a big fan of the Detroit Tigers, and enjoys auto racing, both real and simulated. Dan has been tutoring at the AAC since spring 2008.
Tyler Walker is a senior and his major is Architecture. 24 years old, he is no spring chicken, but still knows how to work a TI-83 Plus (texting is out of his grasp). He is from Owosso, MI, a small mid-Michigan town where he lived for 18 years. After graduating from high school he moved to Lansing and attended Lansing Community College for a few years. He held odd jobs as a 7-eleven clerk, hotel auditor, and coffee jock. He is now just simply a tutor. Tyler enjoys indie films, folk music, and Ellen Page.
Ben Wheeler is a Computer Engineering major at LTU, and is originally from Clarkston, Michigan. Ben's hobbies include listening to music and going to shows, learning to play the bass guitar, and PC gaming. Ben has been a math and English tutor at the AAC since fall 2007.