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Meet the Staff Members of the Frugal Innovation Hub.

Director
Dr. Silvia Figueira is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering, as well as Director of the Frugal Innovation Hub. She creates and executes program strategy for FIH, and guides student projects to successful outcomes with clients.

Director of Programs and Partnerships
Allan focuses on the development of FIH signature programs with university, corporate and social enterprise partners to create opportunities for faculty and students to engage in the development and implementation of humanitarian technology solutions.

Information & Communication Technologies Assistant
Prerak is a current Computer Science graduate student. He has always been passionate about giving back to the community through his work and enjoys contributing to humanitarian projects at the Frugal Innovation Hub. He primarily assists in software project development, deployment, and management.

Information & Communication Technologies Assistant
Gautam is currently pursuing his Master's in Computer Science and Engineering. He enjoys coding for good causes. He assists the team on the technical front with web/mobile application development and maintenance, along with project management and coordination.
Meet the School of Engineering and other SCU Faculty who make it all happen!

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Solutions Lab)

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (Community Based Projects)

Assistant Professor of Bioengineering (Global Health Lab)

Professor of Electrical Engineering (Signal Processing Research Lab)

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

Lecturer and Researcher in Math & CS, Computer Engineering, and Bioengineering (EPIC Lab)

Lecturer in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering and General Engineering Departments


Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Public Health

Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences

Professor in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering Department

Director of General Engineering

Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
We thank our key partner organizations for their constant support to FIH’s work around the world
We thank our supporters, contributors and partner organizations for letting the FIH be part of their humanitarian work