Biomedical Engineering
Workers in physically demanding fields—such as healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics—face high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive lifting and sustained strain. Cu…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Uveal melanoma, cancer of the melanin-producing cells in the eye, is the most common type of intraocular cancer in adults. Approximately half the patients develop metastatic disease, which h…
Microbiology
Chronic inflammation is a significant health concern, damaging tissues and cells, leading to serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Many anti-inflammatory treatments, suc…
Translational Medical Science
Pancreatic cancer is the “king of cancer” due to its aggressiveness and high lethality. Although it ranks 9th in incidence, it is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death, and is projec…
Systems Software
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of vision loss projected to affect 130 million people by 2030, is often undetected until advanced stages due to subtle early symptoms, leading to c…
Physics and Astronomy
Ultra-high-precision sensors are essential in research areas including earthquake detection, medical imaging, autonomous vehicle navigation, and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave O…
Animal Sciences
This research proposed methods to enhance targeted crop pollination by training honeybees using synthetic floral mimic scents. Honeybees were individually trained through the Proboscis Exten…
Environmental Engineering
The fashion industry generates substantial textile waste, contributing to environmental pollution and resource depletion. This study investigates the enzymatic separation of mixed poly-cotto…
Biomedical Engineering
My research this year was devoted to creating a non-invasive method to efficiently detect gastrointestinal conditions without causing harm to the digestive tract, as GI diseases affect milli…
Materials Science
The purpose of this project was to design polyimide-taped high entropy alloys (HEAs) to shield ionizing radiation. It was hypothesized that if the thickness of each HEA is increased, then th…
Physics and Astronomy
Supermassive black hole accretion disks, predicted to emit optical continuum from regions spanning light-hours, remain challenging to resolve via traditional reverberation mapping (RM) techn…
Biomedical Engineering
This project tested which prosthetic materials are habitable for human epithelial cells, primarily to determine if a prosthetic could integrate with the body. Three mesh materials (stainless…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and a complex disease characterized by genetic heterogeneity. Despite advancements in cancer management, the risk of recurrence and death re…
Microbiology
The dengue virus infects over 400 million people each year and can lead to organ failure and death. Until 2024, there was only one current vaccine option for dengue; however, studies have sh…
Translational Medical Science
Stroke is a leading cause of both morbidity and long-term disability. Timely and accurate detection is critical, as ischemic stroke (IS), caused by blood clots blocking brain circulation, an…
Environmental Engineering
Climate change is greatly attributed to an excess of greenhouse gasses trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Livestock digestive function contributes to a portion of these emissions, sugg…
Materials Science
Soft-plastic fishing lures consistently break off from the hooks of anglers, sinking to the bottom of waterways where they degrade into microplastics over time. The goal of the project is to…
Materials Science
With more than 360 million tons of plastic produced each year, plastic pollution has become a critical issue as plastics accumulate in our environment and inside us; microplastics are even k…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency in DNA is an ongoing problem as a factor behind DNA mutations and various cancers, including colorectal cancer and gliomas. Understanding how to strengthen D…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The purpose of this research was to determine how different types of puzzles—Sudoku and jigsaw puzzles—affect memory retention and concentration, and whether engaging in both leads to greate…
Earth and Environmental Sciences
A healthy stream is vital to the local ecosystem for many reasons. The stream helps regulate floodwaters, filters pollutants, serves agricultural purposes, and maintains a balanced ecosystem…
Translational Medical Science
Wound care management is a major medical challenge, causing significant clinical, social, and economic burden. To address this, I developed WoundView, an AI-powered app for real-time wound a…
Embedded Systems
Water is essential for life, but accessing clean water is a challenge in many places due to pollution. In this study, we focus on plankton, tiny water organisms that can reveal a lot about w…
Translational Medical Science
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a primary cause of vision loss worldwide, is projected to affect 130 million individuals by 2030. Difficulties related to diagnosis have led to an estimated underd…
Biomedical Engineering
Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death worldwide. In the United States, drowning remains a significant public health concern, leading to preventable deaths…
Animal Sciences
Third Award
This research proposed and built the first integrated AI-based honeybee health assessment system called BeeMind AI. It includes eight different sensors, allowing it to track in-hive and exte…
Plant Sciences
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food, providing 20% of the caloric needs for half of the global population. Rice production is adversely affected by abiotic stresses such as drought, sali…
Systems Software
The prevalence of dementia has increased over time as global life expectancy improves and populations age. An individual's risk of developing dementia is influenced by various genetic, lifes…
Animal Sciences
Canine mammary tumors (CMTs) represent the most common neoplasia in female dogs. Histopathology analysis is considered the gold standard for classification but is invasive and does not alway…
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of photometric methods in predicting redshift values of Quasars. Photometric magnitudes from the SDSS SkyServer was gathered a…