International Student Advisory Council

EEB Sustainability, Ph.D.

Nigeria

Electrical Engineering, Ph.D.

India

Sarbajit ‘Sam’ Basu is a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering, investigating data-driven control applications for DC Micro-grids. A former instructor and avid student advocate, Sam brings a wealth of experience in mentoring and collaborating with peers. Beyond his academic pursuits, Sam is passionate about advocating for the rights and duties of international students, graduate student concerns, queer rights, and the importance of celebrating his Asian Indian Hindu religio-ethnic identity while blending in with the fabric of the USA. Sarbajit enjoys engaging in thought-provoking discussions and finding humor in everyday life. You can contact him via email or join him for his daily brew at Starbucks.

Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

Nigeria

Biomedical Sciences, B.S.

India

Tanvi is currently a junior and has been a part of ISAC for a year. She has shown her campus involvement by holding various positions. She is a WiSE ambassador (Women in Science and Engineering) and an academic coach at the Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS).  She is also a Resident Assistant (RA) in Campus Living and an International Student Service (ISS) Academic Success Student Advocate. She is also the director of engagement at the UB chapter of Food Recovery Network (FRN). In addition, she is also a student researcher and an active volunteer.

Biotechnology, M.S.

Iran

My name is Pantea and I have been a founding member of ISAC since Fall 2022. I am from Tehran, Iran. I graduated with a bachelor's in neuroscience from UB in May 2025 (a proud UB Class of 2025 graduate), and I am currently a Biotechnology master's student at UB. Besides academics, I've always been highly involved in extracurricular activities on campus. During my undergraduate years at UB, I had the chance to be an ISAC member, Welcome Weekend Leader, Student Engagement Ambassador, Academic Tutor and Lead Tutor, Teaching Assistant (TA), and Research Assistant. During my junior and senior years of college, I had the chance to get involved in research at two labs, and I am currently working on my master's thesis in a research lab at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. UB has truly turned into my second home, and I am always grateful for what I have had the chance to experience through UB. 

Global Gender Studies, Ph.D.

Nigeria

Joyce Adeola Jekayinoluwa, M.A. is a Ph.D. student, Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Fellow in Global Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on the Implementation of sexual violence policies in higher education institutions in Nigeria and the US. She is passionate about gender violence prevention, community-based interventions, and advocacy.

As a Peer Educator with the UB Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Unit, Joyce develops initiatives promoting healthy attitudes toward gender roles and relationships. Joyce's commitment to service and leadership is evident through her involvement in several organizations. She currently serves as the President of the UNA-USA University at Buffalo Chapter, a Delegate for the Commission on the Status of Women, and the Co-founder of BBRIDGE, a supportive community for Black women addressing intimate partner violence and educating the public on healthy relationships.

Exploratory, B.A.

Bangladesh

Theater and Dance, Ph.D.

South Africa

Kuhle Mbawu is an international South African student working on her Theatre and Performance, Ph.D. Her pronouns are (She/Her/Hers). She is a member of the Graduate Students of Color (GSOC) and the Executive member of the Nigerian Students Association. In her spare time, she takes walks to observe nature, sing, and listen to music.

Computer Science, B.S.

India

Computer Science, B.S.

India

Rishav is the current PR Chair of UB Divtech, a SEAS club affiliated with the Department of Computer Science. He also serves as an ISS Academic Success Student Advocate, SEAS Peer Mentor, and Student Engagement Ambassador. He hails from a musically inclined family and is an ardent lover of Indian classical music.

Curriculum Instruction and the Science of Learning, Ph.D.

Nigeria

Anthonia Ojeh is a Ph.D. student in the Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning program within the Department of Learning and Instruction. Her research focuses on evaluating commercially developed literacy curricula to assess their alignment with evidence-based practices. This effort is aimed at improving literacy and reading instruction through equitable access to high-quality materials for both educators and students.

Outside of her academic pursuits, Anthonia enjoys binge-reading novels by her favorite authors and nurturing close connections with family. As a member of the International Students Advisory Council (ISAC), she is dedicated to amplifying the voices of international students and advocating for inclusive policies, meaningful support, and a vibrant campus experience.

Educational Leadership and Policy, Ph.D.

Kazakhstan

Karly is a Ph.D. student in Higher Education, originally from Kazakhstan, with a deep interest in how AI is shaping the student experience and well-being. As a mother and international graduate student, she cares deeply about advocating for the diverse needs of our global community, especially fellow student-parents. Her journey has taken her from corporate leadership to MBA teaching and now to educational research, all driven by a passion for empowering underrepresented voices. As an ISAC member, she is excited to listen, collaborate, and help create meaningful solutions that support and uplift international students. Outside of academics, you will find her traveling, swimming, walking, or happily lost in a good book.

Biomedical Engineering, B.S.

Nepal

Diwash (He/Him/His) is majoring in Biomedical Engineering with interests in Medical Imaging. He is a part of UB Nepalese Student Association (NSA), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Chapter at UB for a year now. Besides this, he is the Club Director for L.Y. 2025/26 of Nepal’s oldest living Leo Club, Leo Club of Kathmandu Himalayas Patan. One of his motives to join ISAC is to increase the visibility of ISAC amongst International Students at UB so that they can get good advice and support in times of need. Also, he is representing his country, Nepal at ISAC.

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Bangladesh

Wasif is an undergraduate Honors Scholar at the University at Buffalo, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. On campus, he works at the Silverman Library and serves as an Admissions Office Tour Guide, a SEAS Peer Mentor, and a tutor at the TASS Center. Actively involved in student leadership, he has been part of organizations such as Engineers for a Sustainable World and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Passionate about international collaboration and student advocacy, Wasif brings experience in public speaking, community engagement, and global outreach. Outside academics, he enjoys mentoring peers, exploring new cultures, and applying his skills in engineering, digital marketing, and social impact initiatives.