10 Questions with Dean Burkey
A podcast dedicated to showing off all the amazing things our students in the UConn College of Engineering are doing. Each month we'll hear from another undergraduate engineering student and see how they respond to the 10 questions!
10 Questions with Dean Burkey
10 Questions! with MSE Junior Krish Bhuva
Today’s guest is someone who thrives on turning the impossible into possible. Meet Krish Bhuva, a junior at UConn whose journey has been defined by reimagining limits—whether in the lab or in the workshop.
On one side, Krish is pushing the boundaries of materials science, working in Dr. Dupuy’s lab to engineer ceramics that behave more like metals. Imagine ceramics—normally brittle and breakable—suddenly becoming ductile, opening doors to safer airplanes, tougher electronics, and technologies we haven’t even dreamed of yet.
On the other side, he’s leading the Underwater Robotics Club, where he’s transformed a group of students into a startup-style engineering team. From building a modular, 3D-printed ROV to instilling a culture of accountability and mentorship, Krish is proving that leadership is just as critical as innovation.
He’s not content to just solve equations in the corner—Krish wants to lead teams, build organizations, and take on challenges bigger than any one person. Today, we’ll dive into his journey of curiosity, persistence, and what it means to chase the impossible.