Our Executive Team.

Meet the people behind the magazine. These are our Scientific executive members for 2025 and we’re all excited to be bringing you more original science content this year. While we all share a passion for science communication, we have different roles and specialties that keep the publication ticking smoothly. Read on to get to know us!

Administrative Team.

Nargiss

President

Nargiss is the President for UoA Scientific for 2025. She is currently a first-year PhD student in Environmental Science with a focus on compostable products, contaminants and their influence on soil.

Jarod

Vice-President

Jarod is the Vice-President for UoA Scientific in 2025, his second year in the role. He is a current MSc student in the School of Biological Sciences, with his research focused on native pekapeka (bats) and moths.

Aariana

Treasurer

Aariana is the Treasurer for UoA Scientific for 2025. This is her second year in the role and she is currently undertaking her Masters in Biomedical Science, with her research focused on the early detection of dopamine-related disorders and Parkinson's disease.

Writing Team.

David

Head Editor

David is the Head Editor of UoA Scientific. He is currently in his third year of MBChB, with a side passion for research and neurosurgery. 

Kevan

Writing Coordinator

Kevan is a Writing Coordinator for UoA Scientific for 2025. He is in his final year of a BA/BSc conjoint in French and Mathematics.

Kate

Writing Coordinator

Kate is a Writing Coordinator for UoA Scientific for 2025. She is heading into her second year of a BAdvSci/BA conjoint in Computational Biology and Anthropology.

Emily

Writing Coordinator

Emily is a Writing Coordinator for the UoA Scientific for 2025. She is currently doing her Honours in Biomedical Science, researching the molecular effects of gene editing.

Creative Team.

Deiza

Creative Director

Deiza is the Creative Director at UoA Scientific. She's in her final year of her BSc, majoring in Computer Science and IT Management. She is passionate about anything creative and learning random new things.

Rose

Print Designer

Rose is the Print Designer of the Scientific for 2025. She is heading into her third year of a BA in Psychology and Criminology.

Bernice

Content Designer

Bernice is the Content Designer at UoA Scientific. She's currently in her 5th year of university, completing her Psychology component of her conjoint with Biomedical Engineering.

Lily

Social Media Officer

Lily is the Social Media Officer at UoA Scientific for 2025. She is currently a MSc student studying Marine Biology, and is excited to use her science communication and creative skills to increase Scientific Review exposure to a diverse range of students!

Aimee

Illustrator

Aimee is the resident Illustrator of the UoA Scientific. She is a first-year Master of Mathematical Modelling student. This is her fourth year with the team, and she is certain 2025 will bring even bigger things for the magazine!

Outreach Team.

Nadia

Head of Outreach

Nadia is a second-year psychology student and the Head of Outreach for the Scientific. After serving as an Outreach Officer last year and loving the experience, she was eager to take on a larger role in connecting students with the magazine. Passionate about making science accessible and engaging, Nadia is excited to help grow the Scientific Review community through events and initiatives.

Ayush

Outreach Officer

Ayush is the Outreach Officer for UoA Scientific 2025. He is in his ultimate year of BAdvSci - Applied Physics - Space Systems.

Zunaira

Events Officer

Zunaira is an Events Officer for UoA Scientific 2025. She is in her second year of BSc majoring in Chemistry and Pharmacology.

Ali

Events Officer

Ali is an Events Officer for UoA Scientific in 2025. She is in her last year of Biomedical Science at AUT.