Department of Mathematics

Undergraduate Departmental Representatives (UDRs)

2025-2026 Academic Year

Mai Al Shaaban
Mai Al Shaaban
UDR
Spring 2025 Math Mentor

Hello there, I’m Mai, a senior majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science and an international student coming all the way from Damascus, Syria. I’m also a transfer student! I conduct research at the intersection of mathematics and other disciplines, including machine learning, computational fluid dynamics, and this year, neuroscience for my senior thesis.

Besides being a mathophile, I like to crochet, do jigsaw puzzles and go hiking. I’m currently on the SU Executive Board as Head Treasurer, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Computer Science Department, and a Vice President of Brandeis Girls Who Code (GWC) Chapter.

Email me if you have any questions, or concerns. If you saw me on campus, feel free to stop me and ask me questions as well (or maybe just say hi!).

Bhajan Deshpande
Bhajan Deshpande
UDR

Hi everyone, I'm Bhajan, a Junior majoring in Math and Economics. I work as a grader and tutor within the math department and also do research within stochastic processes. I'm really interested in the interdisciplinary applications of math and how our math classes can translate into the real world. Aside from math I love rock climbing, solving rubik's cubes, and eating food. I'm super excited to talk about math and all the different courses Brandeis offers, if you have any questions feel free to reach out! 

Max Shepard
Maximilien Shepard
UDR

I am a junior from Brooklyn, NY majoring in Mathematics and Physics. My primary mathematical interests are in Algebraic Geometry and Complex Geometry. I love talking about math, and I also enjoy playing piano, chess, and running. I’m quite familiar with the pure math major at Brandeis, so feel free to reach out with any questions!