Hamzeh Tanbakji

Biography

Hamzeh is a second-year student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was raised in Cranston, Rhode Island, and became interested in pursuing engineering because of his love for STEM, rooted in one of his favorite childhood shows, How It’s Made. He attended Cranston High School West, where he was involved in Academic Decathlon, track and field, and numerous other clubs and extracurriculars. Upon graduation, he hopes to pursue a hands-on occupation in the field of things such robotics, cars, or aerospace. In spring 2024, Hamzeh participated in research rotations in the labs of Dr. Meenach, Dr. Roxbury, and Dr. Andreu to explore different research areas of engineering, and is joining the Lin lab this year. In his free time, Hamzeh enjoys bodybuilding and powerlifting, hanging out with and talking to family and friends, playing video games, exploring new things, and traveling.