Undergraduate student profiles

We asked some current students and recent graduates to tell us about their experiences of undergraduate study at the School of Engineering.

Wiktoria Kinder, MEng Chemical Engineering

Wiktoria is originally Polish and grew up in Northern Ireland. She is interested in renewable energy, data analysis and policy. Outside of her studies and professional life, she enjoys bouldering, cycling and hillwalking.

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Ben, BEng Mechanical Engineering

Ben from Leipzig (Germany) shares his experience of living and studying in Edinburgh as Mechanical Engineering student. Read about what he enjoys most about his degree and how this is equipping him for his future career. Outside of classes, Ben enjoys playing volleyball and fixing and riding his bike. 

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Lavinia, MEng Mechanical Engineering

From captaining the hockey team and playing cricket to producing a CAD model of a gearbox, Lavinia has enjoyed taking advantage of everything the university has to offer. In her spare time she loves exploring Scotland and hiking up the Munros. 

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Molly, BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Molly, from London, tells us how she found moving to a new city and making friends. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crochet, art, electronic and metal music, spending time with friends and exploring Edinburgh. 

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Mukhil, BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Mukhil is from Chennai in India. His fascination with engineering began when he was young; he loved taking things apart to understand how they worked. This curiosity grew into a passion for robotics, cars, and almost any form of transportation. At Edinburgh, he's been an active member of Formula Student Society and HYPED, the University's Hyperloop Team, which has allowed him to work on exciting projects and collaborate with like-minded peers. He's also developed a keen interest in batteries and renewable energy technologies and aspires to work in the renewable energy industry after graduation.

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Will, MEng Mechanical Engineering

With a big interest in fluid dynamics, computational modelling and marine systems and originally from Wales, Will tells us all about his experience of studying Mechanical Engineering and gives some helpful advice to students thinking of following in his footsteps.

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Christine, MEng Civil Engineering

Christine joined the University from Malaysia and enjoys solo travelling, cooking for friends, drawing with her ipad and recently, reading. During term time, a lot of her time is spent with HYPED, the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop team.

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Vivien Chai, MEng Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering programme integrates numerous elements of sustainability and the environment into the degree. Also, the picturesque landscapes of Edinburgh reminded me of Hogwarts!

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Dhiya, BEng Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Dhiya is passionate about using mathematics and physics to efficiently approach real world problems and to optimise financial problems. Outside of academics, she is passionate about travelling, flying planes, card tricks and cooking.

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Molly, BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Molly, from London, tells us how she found moving to a new city and making friends. Outside of her studies, she enjoys crochet, art, electronic and metal music, spending time with friends and exploring Edinburgh. 

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Mukhil, BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Mukhil is from Chennai in India. His fascination with engineering began when he was young; he loved taking things apart to understand how they worked. This curiosity grew into a passion for robotics, cars, and almost any form of transportation. At Edinburgh, he's been an active member of Formula Student Society and HYPED, the University's Hyperloop Team, which has allowed him to work on exciting projects and collaborate with like-minded peers. He's also developed a keen interest in batteries and renewable energy technologies and aspires to work in the renewable energy industry after graduation.

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Zi Yu, MEng Electronics and Computer Science

Zi Yu enjoys taking time to create memorable meals for friends and exploring diverse cuisines from around the world. When not in the kitchen, she enjoy going to the swimming pool to ease her mind from stress. 

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