The student team behind the Berkeley Physics Tournament.
Astrophysics / 2028
Outreach Chair
Yael is interested in nuclear physics and space. She is currently in the Kolomensky and Bottom groups at Berkeley, which focus on advanced hardware for radiation detection and adaptive optics, respectively. Outside of physics, she spends her time ranking spots on Beli (follow me @yzayats!) and exploring new places.
Competitions Chair
Physics / 2028
Ty is interested in fundamental physics and novel AI applications. He is currently working for the ATLAS group at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, which focuses on developing advanced graph neural networks for CERN's Large Hadron Collider. In his free time he enjoys doing archery, volleyball, and cooking.
Competitions Chair
Physics, Astrophysics / 2028
Everett is interested in studying protoplanetary disks and searching for indicators of life-sustaining planets before they form through spectroscopy. Outside of physics, he spends time rock climbing indoors and outdoors, and playing volleyball with his friends.
President of SPS · Event Organizer
Engineering Physics / 2026
Sanjit is interested in researching condensed matter and is currently studying spintronics, geometrically frustrated systems, and time-reversal symmetry breaking superconductivity and their applications. Outside of physics, he likes to bake, go on hikes, listen to music, play video games, and critique food.