WA Biomedical Engineering Society
Connecting WA's medtech ecosystem with the next generation of biomedical engineers.
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of student professionals are the backbone of WA Biomedical Engineering Society. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organisation as it continues to develop. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.
Nurhayati Samad
PRESIDENT
Hi, I’m Nurhayati, and I am the President for BES in 2024! My role is to oversee the club and the exciting and informative events we have running for the year. My aim for the club is to ensure it provides a welcoming and safe environment for all things related to biomedical engineering, especially within the WA community, bringing together students and industry alike. I would also like to nurture the minds of our community with the development workshops we will hold to help allow students to be work-ready. I endeavour for BES to grow as a club as much as possible this upcoming year.
I am currently in my 3rd year of my Bachelor Honours degree in 2024 at UWA, studying a Bachelors of Biomedical Engineering (Honours). I currently have a volunteering internship at Perth Children’s Hospital where I am gaining hands-on experience in the hospital space, which I am super grateful for. In my free time, I love to travel, spend time with my family and bake.
Karen Goh
TREASURER
Hi everyone! I'm Karen and I am the Treasurer for BES in 2024. My role is to manage the clubs finances and ensure that they are stable throughout the year. This typically involves approving club budgets, organising sponsorships and applying for grants.
I've completed an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science, majoring in engineering and neuroscience. Currently, I'm in my final year of Masters, looking forward to graduating as a qualified biomedical engineer. Throughout my Masters journey, I've had the privilege of gaining industry insights and valuable skills through my internship at Inova Medical. In my spare time, love travelling, playing volleyball and trying out new recipes.
Kiona Fry
SECRETARY
Hi, I’m Kiona and I am the 2024 BES secretary. In this role, I’ll be working to assist in planning and holding committee meetings, as well as the general administrative work required to help BES run smoothly. I’ll be the one sending out newsletters to our members so keep an eye out for those and if you’re not yet a member get in touch to get involved!
I am in my third year of my Bachelor of Engineering, specialising in biomedical engineering. I chose this field as I've always been passionate about technology and medicine so hope to put into practice a combination.
Georgia Gould
VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Hi, I'm Georgia and I am the Industry Vice-President for 2024. My role is to facilitate connections between biomedical engineering students, industry and research. Some of the exciting events planned for this year include meet the grads, networking with researchers and our flagship event innovation in medicine. I am particularly interested in all things innovation and research and would like to incorporate this into my role as industry VP this year.
My undergraduate was in Mechanical Engineering, and last year I completed my Honours with T3mPLATE using computational fluid dynamics to analyse blood flow through heart valves. I am now excited to be going into the Master's of Biomedical Engineering. I have previously worked at VeinTech, which was a great opportunity to learn how research and design come together to develop a product. Outside of uni and work, I enjoy being outdoors - whether that is heading to the beach, playing social sport or camping.
Saif Kaimkhani
VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Hi, I am Saif, and I am the Student Engagement Vice-President for 2024. My goal is to host engaging and fun events for biomedical engineering students to meet each other. I intend to do BES’s usual social events such as Quiz Night and Soccer tournament, while also running more smaller scale events to foster a more connected cohort.
I am beginning my Master’s degree at UWA in 2024, studying a Master’s of Professional Engineering, Biomedical Engineering. I chose this degree as I have always had an interest in mathematics and engineering, while wanting to learn more about the human anatomy. I’m excited to meet biomedical and other engineers and help connect others. See you guys in upcoming BES events.
Gabriel Chavez
VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Hi! My name is Gabriel, and I am the Vice President of Development for 2024. As Development lead, I organise workshops and seminars dedicated to refining technical skills related to biomedical engineering such as 3D printing, CAD, biomedical embedded systems and problem solving abilities. I strive to create a dynamic environment for biomedical engineers to delve deeper into the medical tech field.
I am currently a third year Honours student at the University of Western Australia, undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering degree specialising in Biomedical Engineering. I always had a keen desire to bridge the gap between technology and patient care. Beyond BES, I love working out, playing the guitar, and being outdoors with friends.
Raphael Lee
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
Hi, I'm Raphael and I am the Marketing Vice President for BES in 2024. My role is to promote the events from other departments by running our social media accounts, as well as gaining publicity among University clubs and industry. My aim is to spark student's interest in our events and establish a reputable presence in the biomedical engineering industry.
I am currently in my honours year, completing my undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering. I am incredibly excited for my research project and applying what I’ve learnt in practice. Outside of university, I enjoy playing sports with my friends, as well as eating nice food, so if you know a really nice cafe around Perth, do let me know!