Meet Our Alumni
Where Are They Now?
A VIPER education prepares students for a wide range of paths. The combination of interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on research training opens doors across industries and sectors — from graduate and professional programs to startups, research institutions, and tech companies. VIPER alumni are researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and everything in between, and their stories reflect just how far a VIPER degree can take you. Explore their stories below.
Meet Ben Hammel (VIPER '21)
Fun Fact: When I used to work as a cook at a baseball park, my coworkers called me "Ben Frank" since my first and middle name are Ben Franklin.
James Kwon (VIPER '20)
Fun Fact: Can tell you about chair history and where to eat in NYC.
Kyle Kersey (VIPER '19)
Fun Fact: Is a James Spader superfan.
Abhinav (Abhi) Ramkumar (VIPER '21)
Fun Fact: I love singing Carnatic (Indian Classical) music and playing instruments!
Emily (Emmy) Cunningham (VIPER '19)
Fun Fact: On pace to finish hiking all of the major peaks in the White Mountains and the Adirondacks
George Popov (VIPER '21)
Fun Fact: Favorite book is Icefire since its a fun, wholesome atmosphere I loved growing up and gives me a lot of nostalgia.