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Archana Ramesh (she/her)
PresidentHeya! I’m Archana, a second-year DPhil student at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, working on epilepsy genetics. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, catching up with my friends, and taking lots of photos everywhere I go!
In my role as MCR president, I am the representative of the graduate community at St John’s in various committees inside the College and within the wider University. Within the MCR, I chair the committee and general meetings and I oversee our MCR building. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or encounter any problems.
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Stanislas Lalanne (he/him)
Vice PresidentHi! I’m Stan, a second-year DPhil Economics student, doing applied micro/public economics.
As Vice President my biggest responsibilities are to run the room ballot in Trinity term, the couples ballot in Hillary Term, and assist with negotiations between the MCR and College. I was previously social secretary and was in charge of organizing the 2021 freshers’ week, as well as some other social events.
Outside of work, I do fencing, tennis, running, some horse riding, and frequent board games. If you have any questions about the room ballot or other issues, please feel free to get in touch!
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Joseph Pollacco (he/him)
TreasurerHi, I’m Joe, a 1st year Interdisciplinary Biosciences DPhil working in mathematical biology. When not analysing esoteric equations or ‘convincing’ my code to run, I can be found singing, for perhaps with the Gilbert and Sullivan society, or in chapel choirs. You may also find me working out in Old Gym or running around Oxford.
As your treasurer, I am responsible for keeping the MCR’s bank account in the green, assisting in committee decisions with a financial component, and reimbursing expenses claims. I am also a member of the executive committee, who assist and oversee the functioning of the rest of the committee. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I would be happy to hear from you!
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Imaan Wallace
SecretaryHello everyone! My name is Imaan and I’m a 3rd year DPhil Astrophysics student from South Africa. I currently work in the field of galaxy evolution, where I model the star formation histories of the galaxies observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. When my head isn’t lost in the clouds, I play piano, make YouTube Videos, and (try to) keep the MCR organised!
As MCR Secretary, I am responsible for organising committee meetings and OGMs, taking the minutes, and ensuring the MCR community is up-to-date on all our events. I also compile the weekly Newsletter during termtime, manage the room booking form and update the MCR calendar (as well as any other administrative tasks).
I hope to make the MCR experience as smooth as possible for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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David Heath
VictuallerI am David Heath, one of three victuallers of the St Johns MCR committee. Outside of enjoying viticulture (perhaps a bit too much) and cheese (definitely too much), my DPhil focuses on designing and improving knee replacements for patients with osteoarthritis, aiming to increase patient outcomes after surgery.
I am originally from South Africa where the long-established culture of sharing great food and wine with good company is inculcated into us from an early age. Since moving over to the UK my family and I have continued to share in this culture with friends and family, and I look forward to sharing and encouraging this culture with the St Johns MCR community over the next year.
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Thomas Groves
VictuallerBio on its way.
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Fatemah Salimi
Welfare OfficerHi, I’m a final year doing my DPhil in surgical science. My background is in clinical medicine.
As a Welfare officer, I’d like to welcome each of you to the MCR community and wish you a wonderful time in SJC. Please drop me an email if you have any questions and would love to chat over a coffee.
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Mona Barkat
Welfare OfficerHello everyone! Mona Barkat here, one of three Welfare Officers. I’m a DPhil student in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics in my second year.
Outside of academic life, I enjoy listening to music, practicing yoga, and preparing delicious meals.
Without a doubt, your academic achievement is just a reflection of your mental health and the environment in which you live.
As a Welfare Officer, I am here for you and your well-being, and we’re committed to giving you the help you need and maintaining a secure, healthy atmosphere. To achieve that, we should adopt a new approach that is based on trust. I trust you to ask for help and you trust me to help you. Let’s try to make it as simple as possible, you ask, we help.
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Tianyi Wu
Social SecretaryHey! I’m Tian, a DPhil student in Public Policy. The focus of my research is to identify patterns and factors of the political economy of capital internationalisation strategy in Africa.
I enjoy learning new languages, staying active through hiking and outdoor adventures. I am a travel and food maniac and would always say yes to movies, policy debates and tea!
As the social sec, I hope to organize events for MCR members where friendship and connections are forged with good music, fun vibes, and delicious food! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions, event ideas, or for a cup of tea!
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Camron Nourshargh
Social SecretaryBio coming soon.
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Annabel Hancock (she/her)
Culture OfficerI’m a second year DPhil student in Medieval history looking at how trust was formed between Catalan merchants of the Mediterranean. Outside the library, I enjoy climbing, baking, and dancing, and spend lots of time knitting.
As Culture Officer I organise various fun events for the MCR, from movie nights (with guaranteed snacks!) to cultural trips around Oxford, including theatre trips, comedy nights and some of the great talks that are on offer in our city. Following on from the last officer, I will hope to include some day trips further afield, to provide those all important opportunities to escape the Oxford bubble from time to time.
There are so many amazing cultural events in Oxford it’s hard to keep track of them all, and the interests of the MCR, so if you have any ideas of things you’d like to do or see, please get in touch!
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Claire Keene
Culture OfficerHi, I’m Claire, a doctor from South Africa doing a DPhil in Clinical Medicine. I am looking at patterns of patient engagement behaviour using routine health data, to explore how to target HIV interventions and improve services. Precision public health if you want to give it a sexy name!
As one of the Culture Officers, I organise book clubs, theatre trips and other cultural (or culture-associated) activities. We’re always open to suggestions!
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Lorika Shkreli (she/her)
Women’s OfficerHi all! I’m Lorika, a DPhil student in psychiatry looking at the effects of biological markers and drugs on emotional processing in anxiety. Outside my research, I enjoy travelling, meeting up with friends, doing any kind of creative stuff and nice food!
As your women’s officer, I represent the interests of women and non-binary people in college advocating for gender equality and a safe and inclusive environment. I will organise a mix of social events and critical discussions/talks to foster active engagement and raise awareness. If you have any ideas for events, workshops, talks or anything else, feel free to get in touch anytime! Book/film recommendations on this topic are also highly appreciated!!
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Rainy Dong
Women’s OfficerHi all! I’m Rainy, a DPhil student in psychology researching on children’s language and emotion development, and how emotional context may impact word learning.
Apart from my research, I enjoy travelling, playing table tennis, and having interesting discussions with people.
Together with Lorika, we will organise various events to support gender equality and create opportunities for women to interact and share achievements, challenges and wisdom. Feel free to get in touch and hope to see you around in college!
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Josh Werrett
Sports OfficerHi! I’m Josh and I’m a DPhil Classics student, looking into the relationship between religion, science, and magic in Egypt under the Roman Empire. Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, running, and playing rugby.
As your sports officer, I’ll be your first port-of-call for all sports-related matters in MCR life. I can point you to various college teams, as well as giving all the information you need about the college gyms and our sports cupboard. All in all, I’m here to help you become and stay active during your studies!
Please do feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!
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Simon Lichtinger
Environment and Ethics OfficerHi everyone! Simon here, second year DPhil student in computational biochemistry, specifically molecular simulation. Outside of work, I’m a keen amateur musician, runner and experimental cook.
As one of your MCR Environment and Ethics officers this year, I aim to promote a positive environmental and ethical stance within college by engaging with college officials and the MCR community. I am also involved in organising the allocation of MCR charity donations and various events around the year.
If you would like to know more or have any ideas how to make St John’s a greener and more sustainable place, I’m looking forward to your getting in touch!
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Kaya Axelsson
Environment and Ethics OfficerBio coming soon.
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Zepeng Cao
International Students’ OfficerHi! I’m Zepeng Cao, a first-year DPhil Chemistry student. I come from Beijing, China. I did my BSc and MSc at Durham University.
As one of the international officers, my role is to make the college more international and let our students have global perspectives. Briefly speaking, my job is to help international students to settle down well in Britain and encourage them to share their backgrounds. At the same time, I would also invite home students to come to learn about those cultures and make friends with the internationals.
To do my job, I will organise a wide range of international events to try foreign foods and games or to celebrate other festivals, e.g. Chinese New Year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any event ideas or can help us.
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Filippos Sytilidis
International Students’ OfficerBio coming soon.
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Minying Huang (they/them)
LGBTQ+ OfficerHi! I’m Minying, one of your LGBTQ+ Officers and a third-year DPhil student in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. Unabashedly (sometimes abashedly) into 80s music, 90s dad fashion, poetry, and queer media.
As LGBTQ+ Officers, Sammi and I communicate the concerns, and advocate for the interests and welfare, of LGBTQ+ students within the MCR and to wider College bodies. We also can’t wait to see you at the social events we are planning, including film and game nights, crafts, bowling, and more!
If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for us, or would like to have a confidential chat about anything, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Bruno Marinic
LGBTQ+ OfficerHi! My name is Bruno, and I am a final year DPhil student in organic chemistry, working on developing new methods for dearomatizing nitrogen containing heterocycles.
In my free time I enjoy reading, political podcasts, and trash reality tv.
As LGBTQ+ officer I plan on continuing the great work Sammi and Minying have done over the past year including but not limited to advocating for LGBTQ+ issues in college and organising fun social events. If you have any suggestions about events or activities, we could run in college please don’t hesitate to contact us. Should you need someone to talk to be it queer or not I am always here to listen and have a confidential chat with.
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Alejandro De Los Angeles (he/him)
Disabled Students’ OfficerHi, I’m Alex and I am a DPhil student studying Psychiatry. My research concerns the genetics of psychiatric diseases and I am investigating the alternative splicing of voltage-gated calcium channels implicated in bipolar disorder. Outside of work, I enjoy Netflix, my PlayStation 5, long coffees with friends and swimming.
As your disabilities students officer, I represent disabled students here at St. John’s College. More generally, I promote awareness of disabilities and accessibility at St. John’s College. I am eager to help foster an inclusive graduate community, so please don’t hesitate to send me an email with any suggestions.
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Björn Vahsen (he/him)
Returning OfficerHi! I’m Björn, a third-year DPhil student in Clinical Neurosciences, investigating microglia (brain-resident immune cells) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I also did my master’s at John’s, so this is my fourth year here! There’s quite a good chance to find me in the lab if you’re looking for me – outside of the lab, I enjoy meeting up with friends for a coffee or a pint, watching (trashy) tv shows, and attending St John’s MCR events.
As Returning Officer, I’m responsible for running by-elections and the elections for the next MCR committee and I also take care of the seldom-used complaints procedure. I am also in charge of Sunday cake, which is exactly what is sounds like, free cake in the MCR on Sundays!
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Sparshita Dey
Black and Minority Ethnic Students’ OfficerHi everyone! I’m Sparshita, a DPhil student in Particle Physics looking at the direct detection of Dark Matter. Outside of work, I’m often tinkering around with music, dancing, forcing people to let me draw their faces or baking random things!
As your BAME officer, I am there to listen to any issues raised by the BAME community in college but also to really promote diversity and inclusion of all backgrounds and cultures. I’m also looking forward to organizing various cultural events, music/dance-related events and definitely more food events and dinners!
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Nishant Chauhan
Black and Minority Ethnic Students’ OfficerHi, my name is Nishant and I’m one of your BME officers! I’m a DPhil in Earth Sciences looking at Coccolithophore Biogeochemistry in response to changing Carbonate Chemistry.
When I’m not in my lab, I’m either walking, cycling, cooking, or playing my guitar!
My role in the MCR is to make sure everyone, and I mean EVERYONE’S voice is being heard. At John’s, we’re big fans of celebrating diverse cultures so we organise college events to celebrate the various ethnic backgrounds the students come from. Reach out if you need to talk about anything or everything!
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Genevieve Hayes
Student Parents and Carers OfficerHey! I’m Gen, a DPhil student in Engineering Science with the Biomedical Image Analysis Research Cluster. The focus of my research is to identify risk factors of neurological disease such as dementia using fMRI and pupillometry. I thoroughly enjoy staying active through rowing, yoga, and outdoor adventures, and would never pass up an afternoon of crafts and tea.
As the Parents and Carers Officer, I represent the interests and concerns of any graduate students with children or caring responsibilities. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions, event ideas, or for a cup of tea!
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Charlotte Hand
Academic Affairs OfficerBio coming soon.
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