Woodward

About Abi

Abi is one of the Wardens at Woodward, living with her partner Luke. She is a Research Associate in the Department of Materials, working on corrosion of metals. This mainly involves building corrosive atmosphere environments, breaking bits of metal and trying not to accidentally burn down or blow up the RSM. She has previously lived in Germany and Cyprus, and came to Imperial 10 years ago at the start of her PhD. You can usually find her either on or near a stage enjoying or performing musical theatre, baking, or spray painting furniture in an effort to upcycle because she saw a YouTube tutorial and it looked super easy. Abi can’t wait to meet everyone!​

About Nayana

Hi! I’m Nayana, one of the wardens at Woodward and I live in C block with my partner Jack. I am a postdoc in the Department of Surgery and Cancer, studying ovarian cancer epigenetics and immunology and have been at Imperial for 7 years. I am also a Bollywood dancer, and love knitting/crocheting. I’m looking forward to meeting you guys, and I’m always happy to yap!​

About Rein

My research is at the interface between biostatistics, population genetics and healthy ageing. When not in halls, I can probably be found cooking, watching science videos, meeting students or supporting the team. I’ve have lived in North Acton student accommodation since I moved in for the first year of my undergraduate degree in 2016. It took me several years to discover amenities in the area and fully understand its character as a hub of makers, engineers and artists. I’m very excited to welcome you to the lively and warm community that is Woodward. Looking forward to meeting you all.​

About Maria

Hi and welcome! My name is Maria and I’m a second-year PhD student here at Imperial. I’m based in the Mathematics department, but my research is all about theoretical physics—specifically, I’m looking into hydrodynamic instabilities in Bose-Einstein Condensates. I was born and raised in Brazil, but spent several years in the U.S. completing my undergrad and master’s before moving to the UK to start my PhD. Outside of halls, I’m often out exploring London’s vibrant cultural scene—whether it’s attending live concerts and musicals or wandering through museums. I also love dancing, playing video games, and making friendship bracelets (which often match the theme of my next concert). I’m excited to meet you all and to help you settle in and make the most of your time here!​

About Michael

Hi, my name is Michael and I’m a 3rd Year PhD student in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation. My research focuses on thrombosis and haemostasis, particularly the development of a novel therapeutic for patients with thrombotic disorders. Outside of my research, some of my passions include strength training and sports (football, basketball and American football, to name a few)- I am an avid Arsenal fan. In addition to sports, I love travelling to explore the beautiful landscapes, cultures and cuisines the world has to offer. I also enjoy reading and attempting to learn new languages, admittedly I am not very good at it. I am an approachable person who’s always happy to listen and chat, whether it’s for advice, recommendations, or a good discussion about sports. 

About Will

Will is originally from Somerset in the South-West of England, but moved to London seven years ago to do his MEng in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. During these seven years, Will has been both a fresher and a hall senior at Woodward! This year, he will be starting the fourth year of his PhD with the Department of Materials. Will is a big fan of trying new foods, discovering different kinds of music and is always very happy to chat about anything! Will’s hobbies include running, cycling, swimming, roller skating and kayaking – you’ll normally find him going out for a run or cycle most mornings of the week, and he is always very happy to have company! If you have any questions about being a student at Imperial, living at Woodward or running/cycling in London, or if you would just like to have a chat over a cup of tea (or hot chocolate), Will is happy to oblige!​

About Gregor

Gregor is a Department Waste Techician in the Department of Chemistry. This is his tenth year at Imperial, so he got the chance to explore London and is always happy to help others do the same. He grew up in suburban Slovenia but wanted to switch it up for a big city and loved it ever since. He loves music, cycling, long random walks and spends more time than he cares to admit on Netflix and YouTube. He is also very friendly and will be happy to help you out with any problems you encounter during your time here.​

About Tianhui

Hi, I'm Tianhui. I'm currently a second-year PhD student in the Department of Surgery and Cancer. I am originally from China and completed my undergraduate degree in Hong Kong. I moved to London in 2022 to pursue my research on evaluating the performance of AI as medical devices in clinical settings.​

When I'm not working on my research, I love traveling, hiking and city walks. I'm a bit of a foodie, so I’m always on the lookout for great places to eat and love giving recommendations for day trips and hidden culinary gems. If you ever want to chat or need any advice, I will be more than happy to help!

About Tianyu

Tianyu is now a third-year PhD student in Biochemistry and has been in the department of Life Sciences at Imperial since freshman year. Born in Wuhan, she moved to the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver in Grade 9. In her spare time, she enjoys watching opera, cycling, discovering new cuisines/restaurants in London. She also maintains a personal blog page in Mandarin Chinese, where she writes about mental health, research, and things to do in London. She would be more than happy to give you advices on how to save money on opera tickets, theatre performances, and a list of recommended restaurants! Having moved 6 times in her second year, surely she has something to say about how to find the perfect flat and flatmates. Please don’t be shy to ask her anything, or to try the food that she cooks! Meal swapping and book swapping are always welcomed :)​

About Miray

Hi, I’m Miray! I am a second year PhD student in the Bioengineering department, looking at Paediatric Orthopaedic Biomechanics. Simply put, I like learning about bones in children and playing with children mainly.​​

I am originally from Egypt (my great x10 grandfather is a pharaoh) and having lived half of my life in the UK, I think we all agree that Mo Salah is the best football player! My hobbies include throwing arrows with a bow as part of Imperial Archery team and going on adventures. My last adventure was going to Croatia to do one of the longest (2,100m) ziplines in Europe, 150m above ground! When feeling less dangerous, I like painting, playing the drums and meeting new people! So, I am so looking forward to meeting you! Please don’t hesitate to say hi when you see me or stop me to have a chat any time!​​

About Amanda

Hi, I’m Amanda. I’m currently a final year PhD student in the department of Chemistry. I am originally from Utopia, Canada and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia. I moved to London in September 2021 to investigate nitrogen fixation using iron-based catalysts to make ammonia. When I am not in the lab, I enjoy exploring London, travelling around Europe and rock climbing. I am always up for a chat, and I am excited to meet you all this year!​

About Marc

Marc is originally from Barcelona but has been living in London for 10 years. He is a Chemist and he's currently doing a PhD in the Department of Bioengineering. His research focuses on developing biosensors that can be translated to different medical applications. In his free time, he loves reading, painting watercolours and bouldering! He is looking forward to meeting you all and will be happy to have a chat with you over a coffee! :) ​

About Dat

Hi I’m Dat! I’m from Manchester and am a second year PhD student in the Department of Chemistry. I am of course a Manchester United fan and you will often find me watching the football. I also enjoy photography (check out IC PhotoSoc!) in both digital and film formats. I’ve lived in London for 8 years now and did my UG at Imperial too so if you ever want (food) recommendations or advice on Imperial/LDN, just let me know! Otherwise, welcome to Woodward and have fun!​

About Sânziana

Hey I’m Sânziana! I’m from Romania, but I lived in London for the better part of the last 9 years, and a little bit in LA, Rome and Munich too. I’ve been at Imperial for my undergrad in Chemistry and currently I’m in the third year of my PhD in Bioengineering. My research focuses on developing a microneedle biosensor to monitor the response to antimalarial medication to improve patient outcome. Alongside my PhD, I am also a start-up founder and am currently working on developing Papcup, the non-invasive alternative to the smear test. In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis, ice skating and reading. Looking forward to seeing you all around the hall :)​