Past Team Members

“I joined MECC because of the great opportunity I saw to be innovative and explore different parts of engineering. As a Computer Engineering major, I have never been close to exploring marine energy or the different mechanics in which that energy could be harvested.”

“The reason I joined MECC is simple; I love water-related sciences, and though I may not be the most informed in marine energy/technology, I am very excited to learn more and meet professionals of the field -plus I will be joining an amazing team! In addition to my passion towards water and hydrology, I am keen on making professional connections as well as academic, and being a part of this competition will help me expand my network.”

“As a student of entrepreneurship, impactful innovation excites me. When presented with the opportunity to work with the team of engineering students on marine energy solutions, I saw an opportunity to put my business knowledge to use while learning about a new space and how it will serve the future generations.”

“I’ve always been interested in renewable energy sources and devices. The Marine Energy Collegiate Competition provides a unique opportunity to work with a group of like-minded students in order to gain more insight about the field of marine renewable energy devices.”

“The progression of technology has always persuaded me to learn more. Joining the MECC team will allow me to gain experience and work with future engineers. In our meeting, you guys explained the group’s technology; being at the forefront of this innovation is an exciting experience and allows me to bring value to its community.”

“The immense opportunities available at UH have allowed me to focus my time in many other areas of interest, aside from my studies. The MECC team provides students the chance to collaborate and innovate new ideas in the emerging blue economy. For me, being a part of this team means I can expand on my engineering knowledge and connect with like-minded peers.” 

“I joined the MECC team at the University of Houston because I am interested in the blue economy and renewable marine energy. I believe that these areas have the potential to make a significant positive impact on the environment and on the economy, and I wanted to be a part of a team that is working to promote and develop these technologies. Additionally, the competition being sponsored by the Department of Energy adds a level of legitimacy and importance to the work that we are doing, and I am excited to be a part of something that has the potential to make a difference on a national level.”

“The MECC has provided me with the platform to share and develop my ideas in the emerging Blue economy. The team presents an opportunity to contribute novel ideas that could lead to game-changing innovation in the energy and marine industry. I believe achieving net-zero emission is our responsibility, the MECC team provides me with the right drive, resources and environment to contribute to the design of clean energy. Also, the opportunity to give back to the society and inspire young aspiring engineers feels exciting and rewarding for me.”

“I joined the MECC team because I am passionate about the environment and sustainability, especially sustainable energy.”

“Through the MECC Team, I hope to make significant contribution towards bettering the Blue Economy and inspire the future generation in working together to enhance the potential of Blue Economy to benefit the community we live in.”

“I joined MECC to gain practical and real-world engineering/design experience. It also seemed like fun to help research and develop a product involving the marine environment.
Additionally, I was excited to learn about a new industry I had not heard much about before through a competition set up by the Department of Energy.”

“Being an inquisitive person, I am always looking for ways to learn new thing be that technology or soft skill wise. After I joined UH for my master’s and was looking at the vast opportunities available to students this famous quote “Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching” really hit home for me. When I heard about this competition and our UH team involved in it I was beyond excited to join. The opportunity to gain not only technical knowledge but industrial exposure along with the great relations I could build if I were a part of the team were too good to miss! As a subsea engineer contributing for a project that focuses on marine technology is also something I am passionate about, so I guess many reasons to join MECC!”

“I joined MECC to utilize the skills I’ve learned at my time at UH to work on a project that could have a real-life impact on society. I’ve always had an interest in energy delivery and generation, and I think it the perfect blend of working on a team with like-minded people on issues that I care about.”