Copy Department

Editor in Chief

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Zuvi Quang is the Editor in Chief for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). She attends school in New York City and aspires to be a researcher/scientist in the future. She is interested in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies. Her hobbies include reading books, writing articles, and spending time with friends and family.

Editor in Chief

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Shreya Srivathsa is the Editor in Chief for the International Review in STEM (IRIS) copy department. Born in India, she studies biotech engineering. Her primary interests are research and development (fields: cancer, genetic engineering,and general biology). In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and reading.

Managing Editor​

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Sanjana PB is the Managing Editor at the International Review in STEM (IRIS). She is a recent high school graduate who has taken a gap year to work on her passions while simultaneously preparing for her medical entrance examinations. She is multifaceted and has many interests–science, research, medicine, and technology to list a few. She has had a lot of experience being a writer and editor at various organizations and loves to be a part of any literary work. She also enjoys singing and playing the piano.

Managing Editor​

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Charles Luo is the Managing Editor and IT assistant for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in Taiwan, he currently attends school in Shanghai, China. His interests include biotechnology, genetics and philosophy. Outside of the publication, he enjoys listening to reading, gaming and spending time with his cats.

Copy Editor​

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Jishnu Kolla is a copy editor for International Review in STEM (IRIS). He currently attends school in North Carolina and is interested in biomedical engineering and biotechnology. He likes to go on nature walks, solve puzzles, play instruments, and learn new skills in his free time.

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Alice Chen is the Business Director and a copy editor at IRIS. She is currently attending school in Wisconsin, US and she has a passion for STEM and medicine. In her free time, Alice likes to play tennis, perform on the violin, and volunteer in her community.

Staff Writer​

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Hayden Lim is a staff writer and business manager at the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Hayden was born in Singapore and currently studies in Singapore. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess, playing football and listening to music. He is particularly interested in medicine and hopes to become a medical doctor in the future to contribute back to society. He is also interested in scientific research, and has been part of a few research projects in the past. 

Staff Writer

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YoonJoo Choi is the IT Director, Design Director and staff writer for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in South Korea, he is currently using online schools for education. Joo’s primary interests are coding, watching Netflix and playing with his sister. Most of the time, he either studies or solves coding problems on websites such as Leetcode or Codingninjas.

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Ryan Choi is a staff writer in the copy department of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in South Korea, he currently attends school in South Korea. His primary interests are physics, table tennis, and basketball. Outside of the publication, he enjoys listening to music and talking with friends.

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Belinay is a staff writer and business manager of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in Turkey, she enjoys playing the piano, reading books and visiting historical places. She is interested in science and mathematics, as well as learning and teaching science from daily life.

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Deniz is a staff writer for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Deniz. Born in Turkey, she is interested in mathematics and chemistry. She plays violin, feeds animals, and reads essays in her leisure time. She likes to help people with things she's good at.

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Kyra Myers is a staff writer for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born and raised in Florida, United States, she is passionate about mathematics and physics. Outside of school, she enjoys competing in mock trials, dancing at her school’s Latin dance club, and hanging out with friends.

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Ainna Abbasi is a staff writer at IRIS, from Jamshoro, Pakistan, and currently studying environmental engineering and management at MUET. She's passionate about sustainability, climate action, and ecology, with a particular interest in research, renewable energy, and community engagement. In her free time, Ainna enjoys reading fiction, gardening, writing, art, and spending time with cats.

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Yewon Choi, preferably called Sally, is a staff designer and staff writer of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in South Korea, Sally is currently preparing for an online school. Her primary interests are listening to music and art. She also loves reading books and spending time with her friends.

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Sarah Nwokeji is a staff writer for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in the United States, she currently attends school there. Her main interests are chemistry, forensic science and biology. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and painting.

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Mahek Shah is a staff writer and business manager for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in India, she has spent most of her life in Singapore. She is interested in technology and medicine. She likes to have adventures and read books.

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Devina Paul is a staff writer and IT assistant at the International Review in STEM (IRIS). She currently attends school in Massachusetts, United States. She is interested in biology and neuroscience. Devina’s hobbies include reading and playing the violin.

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Rachana R is a staff writer from India. She is interested in neuroscience. She is studying in grade 10. She is a bharatanatyam dancer with a senior degree. Her hobbies are classical dance, painting, sketching and reading novels.

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Leland Chen is a staff writer for the International Review in STEM (IRIS). He attends school in Bellevue, Washington, and is interested in engineering and sustainability. Leland’s hobbies include playing baseball and the cello, while also cooking and drawing in his free time.

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Karolina Chaloupka is a staff writer and IT assistant at the International Review in STEM (IRIS). She currently attends school in Houston, Texas. She is interested in Computer Engineering and Computer Science. Karolina’s hobbies include reading books and watching Formula 1.

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Bach Nguyen is a staff writer for International Review in STEM (IRIS). He attends school in the Los Angeles area, and his interests are research, public health, bioengineering and business. Outside of that his hobbies are running, reading books and learning new languages.

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Serafima Patarkatsishvili is a staff writer in the copy department of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). She currently attends an international school based in Georgia, Tbilisi. Her main interests are biochemistry, biotechnology and engineering. Outside of the publication, she enjoys doing sports, listening to music and cooking.

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Makayla Anderson is a Staff Writer and Staff Designer at the International Review in STEM (IRIS), where she brings a creative and analytical lens to the intersection of design and science communication. She is from Minnesota with a passion for making STEM topics both accessible and visually engaging, Makayla crafts compelling articles and designs layouts that capture the essence of innovation and discovery. Her dual role allows her to merge storytelling with visual aesthetics, enhancing the publication’s mission to inspire and inform readers worldwide. Makayla is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices in STEM and believes in the power of design and writing to drive educational impact and global understanding.

Editor in Chief (2023-2025)

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Leah Song was the President and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in South Korea, she currently attends school in Florida. Her primary interests are biology, psychology, neuroscience and writing. Outside of the publication, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music.

Editor in Chief (2023-2025)

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Hana Chen was the Co-IT Director and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in Singapore, she currently attends school in Shanghai, China. Hana’s primary interests include biotechnology, genetics, and programming. Outside of the publication, she enjoys listening to music, baking, and reading.

Copy Editor (2023-2024)

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Kamdi Oguchi was a copy editor for the IRIS. Born to Nigerian immigrants, she lives in Bowie, Maryland with two younger sisters. At IRIS, you might see Kamdi write about healthcare, neuroscience, or technology. Her hobbies include reading, dancing and cooking Nigerian dishes.  

Copy Editor (2023-2024)

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Jullien David is a copy editor and staff designer at IRIS. She was born in the United Kingdom and has since moved to the state of Texas where she currently attends school. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and listening to music in her free time. She enjoys learning about STEM-related topics and hopes to gain a degree in neurology or psychology in college.

Staff Writer (2023-2024)

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Karen Guo was a staff writer of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Born in China, she currently attends school in Thailand. Her primary interests are biology, environmental science and music. When she has free time, she loves to listen to and play music or engage in adventurous outdoors activities like camping.

Staff Writer (2023-2024)

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Kyuhyeon Kim was a staff writer at IRIS. Born in South Korea, he is currently studying in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He is an avid student of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology, and likes to share his knowledge about the universe with others, which is why he writes space- and astronomy- related articles for IRIS. Outside the  publication, he loves to listen to music and can play the cello and drum kit. He also loves to read, play badminton, go road cycling, and hang out with friends in his free time.

Staff Writer (2023-2024)

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Alyssa Yang was a staff writer of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). She lives in Taipei, Taiwan, and her primary interests include bioethics and STS. At IRIS, you might read Alyssa’s articles on biology, health, and STEM across borders. Outside of her publication, she enjoys reading and crocheting.

Staff Writer (2023)​

Adilet Akash was a staff writer of the International Review in STEM (IRIS). Outside of IRIS he loves playing football, doing sports, playing chess, reading and studying physics. Born in Kazakhstan, while was a student he participated in a bunch of olympiads, and that’s why he loves physics and competitions. He also enjoys teaching and mentoring physics to younger students in Kazakhstan in a funny way.

Staff Writer (2024)

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Murtaza Habib was a staff writer at IRIS. Originally from Islamabad, Pakistan, Murtaza is currently pursuing a degree in project management at the International Islamic University. His passion lies in environmental sustainability and climate action. Beyond this, Murtaza enjoys playing football, content creation, and spending time in friends.

Staff Writer (2024)

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Thanissa Ganason is a staff writer and a staff designer  for the International Review In STEM (IRIS). She was born in Malaysia and currently attends high school there. She is passionate about Astronomy and Computer Science. Her main interest is Mechanical Engineering and Astrophysics.

Staff Writer (2024)​

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Gabriel Cacho was a staff writer at the International Review in STEM (IRIS). He currently attends school in Ruskin, Florida. He is interested in Biotechnology and Astrophysics. Gabriel’s hobbies include playing basketball and playing video games.