About Us

The Mechatronic Systems Engineering Student Society (MSESS) is established to serve and represent the interests of its members to the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE), throughout Simon Fraser University, and beyond to industry and other engineering societies. If your declared major is in MSE, or you're taking any MSE course in Surrey, then you are automatically a member of the MSESS.

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The MSESS, run entirely by students, promotes school spirit and fosters community building by providing opportunities for you to interact with fellow students, faculty, staff, and industry. Social events take place throughout the year, and the Student Society also organizes career fairs and sends members to conferences including the Western Engineering Competition and the Canadian Engineering Competition.

Executives

Matthew Nikolic — Co President

What's up people of MSE! As one of your Co-Presidents for the 2025-2026 school year for MSESS and the former VP Events from 2023-2024 , I am thrilled to take on this leadership role and work alongside all of you to make this year incredible. My role involves overseeing, planning, and helping execute a variety of events, workshops and initiatives designed to enhance your student experience and foster a strong sense of community within our program. Together with the rest of the MSESS team, we will strive to create opportunities for professional growth, academic support, and, of course, a lot of fun social events you can look forward to each month.

Hemant Dhokia — Co President

Hello MSE! I'm Hemant, your co-president for the 2025-2026 year! I'm very happy to be in this role and to be your president. I have 2 prior years of experience with MSESS which I am wanting to leverage to make this year memorable! Please feel free to reach out to me at president@msess.ca or DM me on Discord! I hope my team and I can make this a memorable year for you!

Sohan Seemakurthy— VP Internal

Hello everyone! I’m Sohan Seemakurthy. I take the privilege to work as the VP internal for the MSESS for 2025-26. I will be assisting the Co-presidents and the MSESS executives to carry out the tasks and duties. Feel free to reach me out at internal@msess.ca

Azzam Haq — VP External

Hey MSE Community, my name is Azzam Haq and I'm your returning VP External. I am one of the oldest members on the MSESS team this year and am a well seasoned MSE veteran at this point. As the VP External, I coordinate and liason with our regional and national partners. I run the SFU Engineering competition and I work for FAS as a tour guide and ambassador. Feel free to contact me about any questions or ideas about MSE.

Nour Zaqout— VP Finance

Hey there! I’m Nour, your VP Finance for this year. I look after everything money-related for MSESS from balancing the books and submitting reports to helping clubs plan budgets and reimburse expenses. Need a hand with personal budgeting, curious about investing, or just want to chat? Catch me on the MSESS Discord or shoot a note to finances@msess.ca as I’m always happy to talk!

Justin Comeau— Co VP Communications

Hey there, I’m Justin Comeau, and I am one of the Co-VPs of Communications! I am here to support you, give you updates on the latest MSE news, let you know about upcoming events within the SFU community, and share potential opportunities for you outside of SFU! My DMs are generally open, so feel free to message me on Discord at justincomeau or through my SFU email jac58@sfu.ca :)

Aiden Storer— Co-VP Communications

Hello, my name is Aiden, and along with my partner, I’m excited to serve as one of your new Co-VPs of Communications for MSESS. We’ll be handling all promotions and serving as your main point of contact for communications. Our responsibilities include managing the official MSESS Instagram and email. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on Instagram or via email with any questions, ideas, or concerns you’d like to share. We’re here to keep you informed and ensure your voice is heard!

Ali Maleki— Co-VP Events

Hello my name is Ali and I am one of your VP events! My Co-VP Events and I are planning super fun and exciting events for MSE. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns please contact me at ama336@sfu.ca

Udhav Gupta — Co VP Events

Hello everyone! My name is Udhav Gupta, and I’m super excited to be one of your VP Events for yet another fun-filled year! I’ll be organizing a variety of exciting events throughout the year to help you unwind, connect, and make great memories. Whether you're here for the vibes, the snacks, or the games, there's something for everyone! Have an idea or just want to chat? Feel free to DM me on Discord or email me at events@msess.ca. Let’s make this year an absolute blast!

Diyadeep Bal— SFSS Representative

Hello! I’m Diya, your Mechatronics Rep at the Simon Fraser Student Society. I represent our department at SFSS and make sure our voice is heard when decisions are being made. Ever wonder where your student fees go or how SFSS actually works? Have any questions, concerns, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes? Reach out at diyadeepbal on Discord or diyadeep_bal@sfu.ca and I’d be happy to chat :)

Kenta Tanaka— Co VP Professional Relations

Hi! My name is Kenta and I am one of the VP-Professional Relations this year. We’ll be organizing technical workshops, managing relationships with professional organizations and inviting companies to join us at SystemsFair 2026! Please feel free to reach out to me or Connor if you want to see any specific workshops or collaborations with industry partners this upcoming year, or information about SystemsFair!

Connor Chai — Co VP Professional Relations

Hello! I'm Connor, one of your VP of Professional Relations. Alongside Kenta, I will be organizing MSE's annual Systems Fair in January as well as monthly workshops relating to co-op and engineering skills! You can find me grinding monkeytype, running, or playing instruments when I'm not in class—feel free to reach out to me on discord @nightcon!

Haris Haq— Co VP Services

Hi, I'm haris and I'll be your Co-Vp Services along with Eric for 2025/2026! I'm excited to work on new hoodies, patches and shirts for MSE!

Eric Cosma— Co VP Services

Hello! My name is Eric Cosma and I will be the Co-VP Services along with Haris Haq this year. We will be in-charge of managing MSESS platforms and delivering you awesome merch! Reach out to me at eac16@sfu.ca if you have any merch suggestions or just want to talk!

Year Representatives

  • Damiyan - 1st Year Rep

    Hey there, I'm Damiyan, your first-year rep for Mechatronics! Whether you need help navigating MSE, have questions, or just want to chat, I’ve got your back. Feel free to reach out at oaa23@sfu.ca or find me around the Surrey campus. Your voice matters, and I’m here to listen and support you!

  • Maan Patel - 1st Year Rep

    Hi everyone! My name is Maan, and I’m so excited to serve as your First-Year Representative! As your rep, I want to make sure your voice is valued and help create an inclusive experience. Whether you have concerns, suggestions, or just want to chat about how we can make things better, I’m here for you. Feel free to reach out to me anytime at mjp25@sfu.ca or catch me around the surrey campus. Thank you!

  • Justin Comeau

    Hey there, I’m Justin Comeau! I am one of the MSE First Year Reps this year! I am here to support you, whether you have any questions, concerns, or just need someone to talk to. If you ever feel like you can’t reach a professor, or have any feedback for MSESS, feel free to contact me. You can do so on discord at justincomeau or through my SFU email jac58@sfu.ca. Looking forward to getting to know you :)

  • Connor Chai - 2nd Year Rep

    Hello! I'm Connor, one of your 2nd year MSESS representatives. On behalf of us second year MSE students I'll be bringing up any problems we might have with schedules, classes, or profs. You can find me grinding monkeytype, running, or applying for co-ops when I'm not in class - feel free to reach out to me on discord @nightcon!

  • Kenta Tanaka - 2nd Year Rep

    Hey guys! My name is Kenta, and I’m one of your second-year reps for the 2024-2025 academic year. As a second-year rep, I am dedicated to helping you resolve any concerns regarding classes, assignments or professors that you may have. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me in person or through email at kta114@sfu.ca. My goal is to make your academic journey as smooth as possible!