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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
Abhilash is pursuing his MS in Computer Science and Engineering. He enjoys working with technology and using it to solve humanitarian problems at the Frugal Innovation Hub. He primarily assists in software project management, development, and deployment.

Information & Communication Technologies Assistant
Aanchal is currently pursuing her Masters in Computer Science. She has always been passionate about giving back to the community through her work and enjoys contributing to humanitarian projects at the Frugal Innovation Hub. She assists the team on the technical front with website 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 Engineering

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

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

Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering


Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Public Health
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