Aras was born in Kurdistan and has moved to Glasgow in 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He has a experience of working with refugees in Kurdistan, where they created opportunities for children to try different sports and art projects.

He is passionate about the outdoors and wildlife. He enjoys exploring and learning more about different cultures around the world. He spends most of his spare time hiking, playing tennis, volleyball, or being on the water doing different water sports.