Student Common Interest Group

Elevate your academic experience and make new connections within the AOCS community. The Student CIG offers:

  • Deep discounts on AOCS meeting registration rates
  • Networking opportunities and mentorship with industry leaders
  • Resume and skill building through leadership roles and student awards

Leadership Team

Co-Chairs​
Ravinder Singh, University of Manitoba​
Tharushi Samarasinghe, University of Manitoba​

Co-Vice Chairs​
Surani Weerasundarage, University of Manitoba​
Vidheesha Abeysinghe, University of Manitoba​

Secretary of Education and Events, Lightning Talks​
Neeraj Ghanghas, Purdue University​

Secretary of Education and Events, Webinars​
Kofi Oduro, University of Manitoba​

Secretary of Membership, Social Media​
Gihan Wijelath Arachchige, University of Alberta​

Secretary of Membership Communications​
Shimani Attygale, University of Manitoba​

Publications Coordinator​
Lily Lincoln, University of Wisconsin-Madison​

Outreach Coordinator​
Mayuri Bane, University of Manitoba​

Annual Meeting Sessions Coordinator​
Ramona Cheriaparambil, University of Massachusetts Amherst​

Members At-Large​
Harshani Vidana Hewage, University of Manitoba​
Sumanjot Kaur, University of Arkansas​
Aravind Kumar Bingi, Florida State University​
Harthika Mylvaganam, Carleton University ​
Victoria Acevedo‑Estupinan, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Early Career Common Interest Group

Discover the resources you need to support your growing career and find your next opportunity. The Early Career CIG offers:

  • $450+ registration savings and travel grants to attend AOCS meetings
  • Resources to help professionals transition from academia or a role in a different industry/sector
  • Networking opportunities with seasoned AOCS members and industry leaders

To qualify as an early career member, you must have less than 10 years of experience working in the sector.

Leadership Team

Co-Chairs
Orayne Mullings, Desmet Ballestra, USA
Sarah Moran (née Willett), Kerry, USA

Secretary
Hari Kran Kotapati, USDA ARS MAFCL, USA

Ready to enhance your AOCS membership?

AOCS members can join a CIG at no cost. Email membership@aocs.org and request to join.

Not yet a member? Join now and select your preferred CIG.