Khahill-Akil Richards - PETNA Scholarship Recipient

Start Year

2022

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Expected Graduation Date

2027

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Degree

Bachelor's of Engineering Biomedical Engineering (BEng BME)

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Programme

Aspiring Biomedical and Materials Science Engineering

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Intended career path

Biomaterials research with a focus on tissue engineering and regenerative treatment.

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Experience at McMaster

My time at McMaster has been one of growth and knowledge. Being at McMaster I have been exposed to a diverse group of people and opportunities enabling me to grow not only as an engineer but as a person. Through my research experience and projects I have been able to work with various materials and learn many techniques which I am sure I will use in the future. Moreover, my time at McMaster has allowed me to meet people from all over the world expanding my understanding of different cultures.

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The importance of the financial support you received from The PETNA Foundation

The financial support I have received from the PETNA Foundation has been life changing. This support has allowed me to attend McMaster and be in a highly competitive program and focus on my studies.