About Us

"As students, we understand the need to educate ourselves and everyone about science-related topics. A lot of the science we come across in the classroom doesn't let us use our interests and creativity to learn. That's why we believe Ahead of the Curve lets both of us, and anyone who stumbles upon our site the ability to find themselves through their usual or newfound love for science."

- Praveena & Ilinca

*Scroll down to learn more about us individually!

Meet the Founders

Co-Founder & CEO

Praveena Mahendran

Praveena absolutely loves science and is an avid writer as well. While she finds science of all sorts interesting, she has immersed herself in the world of biotechnology, biology, and human anatomy. In the future she plans to make her mark in the medical field and hopes to become an orthopedic surgeon. She also is partnered with organizations who share her passion in continuing the fight to end cancer once and for all, and she hopes that future generations will get to live in a cancer-free world. Make sure to follow her on LinkedIn to get updates on all new research posts and papers.

Co-Founder & CIO

Ilinca Hamza

Ilinca loves science and she is particularly interested in marine science and cellular biology. She is captivated by the marine environment in Iceland, and she hopes to study there in the near future. Ilinca is also passionate about preserving the environment and she plans on working towards reversing the harsh effects of climate change for future of generations of scientists. To learn more, make sure to follow the official Ahead of the Curve Instagram, as she often posts important updates there.