maako fangajei [resume] [linkedin]

about me

I'm Maako Fangajei, an electrical engineering student at Georgia Tech with interests spanning sensing, signal processing, and robotics—especially where technology meets human impact. My work and studies explore how engineering can inform public policy and law, from biomedical innovation to equitable tech regulation. I'm also drawn to interdisciplinary problem-solving, whether it's designing circuits, building with my team in the makerspace, or dominating the football field. Growing up between the U.S., Switzerland, and Ghana has shaped how I think about community and responsibility—values I carry into everything I build and pursue.

current work

I'm currently involved as an undergraduate research assistant in the Inan Research Lab, assisting with the development of a novel non-invasive wearable closed-loop device to detect and tackle psychological stress in individuals with central nervous system disorders like PTSD. Moreover, I analyse policy as part of the Maternal Mortality focus group within the student-led Science & Technology Policy Connections group at Georgia Tech. Finally, I serve as philanthropy chair for my Associate Member class in the Delta Chi Fraternity at Georgia Tech.

future plans

Over these next few years, I’m hoping to a) further my technical expertise in my area of research, and hopefully pursue a research interest of my own; and b) examine politics and policy from a STEM-tinted lens, hopefully interning in the public sector to apply my own learnings to real life, solving real issues on a larger societal scale.

On a more personal level, however, I’m excited to build on my existing relationships at Tech and forge new ones as I deepen my engagement both on and off campus. I also hope to continue reading and expanding my worldly knowledge, becoming a more well-rounded individual who can offer an informed and analytical lens to any situation. Finally, I hope to take on a mentorship role—be it as a peer instructor, tutor, or otherwise—and offer other students the same guidance I was lucky to receive both before and during my time at Tech.