Session 1
Computation, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, GeoSciences, Novel Materials
April 1st, 2021 | 8.00-9.00AM
Judges: Dr. Jiguang Sun & Dr. Patricia Heiden
Moderator: Nathan Ford
Karrar Takleef Alofari
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Email: ktalofar@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Computationally Efficient Model to Calculate Trapped Saturations in Porous Materials“
Priyanka Dipak Kadav
PhD Student in Chemistry
Email: pdkadav@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Capture and Release (CaRe): A novel protein purification technique“
Sandip Aryal
PhD Student in Physics
Email: sandipa@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Antiferromagnetism in low dimensional core-shell radial heterostructures“
Session 2
Power and Energy, Environmental Studies & Sustainability
April 1st, 2021 | 9.00-10.00AM
Judges: Dr. Brian Barkdoll & Dr. Stas Zinchik
Moderator: Shreya Joshi
Sunit Girdhar
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Email: sgirdhar@mtu.edu
Presentation: “How to get a sound mind – making buildings quieter“
Utkarsh Chaudhari
PhD Student in Chemical Engineering
Email: uschaudh@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Systems Analysis Approach to PET and Olefin Plastics Supply Chains in the Circular Economy: A Review of Datasets and Models“
Sambhawana Sharma
PhD Student in Physics
Email: ssharma5@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Exploring the use of Boron Nitride Dots for Photovoltaic Application“
Session 3
Environmental Studies and/or Sustainability, Structure and Infrastructure
April 1st, 2021 | 10.00-11.00AM
Judges: Dr. Brian Barkdoll & Dr. Dany Jacob
Moderator: Shreya Joshi
Fereshteh Mallakpour
PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering
Email: fmallakp@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Length scale dependent stress relaxation mechanisms in indium at high homologous temperatures”
Ninad Mohale
PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering
Email: nrmohale@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Effects of eta on creep properties of Nickel superalloys“
Prithvi Reddy
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Email: pgreddy@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Estimating the position and size of automotive backlash“
Session 4
Human Factors, Social Sciences
April 1st, 2021 | 11.00AM-12.00PM
Judges: Dr. Samantha Smith & Dr. Nancy Barr
Moderator: Sarvada Chipkar
Isaac John Wedig
PhD Student in Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Email: ijwedig@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Exercise is Medicine: Promoting Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic“
Timothy Maze
MS Student in Social Sciences
Email: tjmaze@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Implications of Waste Streams at Camp Au Train“
Warat Khaewratana
PhD Student in Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Email: wkhaewra@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Learning with word game: Effects of crossword and elaboration on learning scientific vocabulary“
Session 5A
Power and Energy
April 1st, 2021 | 1.00-2.00PM
Judges: Dr. Mary Zadeh & Dr. Stas Zinchik
Moderator: Ranit Karmakar
Udit Sharma
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Email: udits@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Understanding Supercooling in Phase Change Materials (PCM) from Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics Aspect“
Alexis Sophia Pascaris
MS Student in Social Sciences
Email: aspascar@mtu.edu
Presentation: “The Social Dimensions of a Technological Innovation: Agrivoltaics in the U.S.“
Sadaf Batool
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Email: batool@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Closed-loop predictive control of a multi-mode engine including HCCI, PPCI and RCCI combustion modes“
Session 5B
Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences
April 1st, 2021 | 1.00-2.00PM
Judges: Dr. Thomas Werner & Dr. Sangyoon Han
Moderator: Yasasya Batugedara
Amanda Studinger
PhD Student in Chemistry
Email: astuding@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Energetic Competition in the Complexation Affinity of Paracetamol with Other Molecules“
Roya Bagheri
PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics
Email: rbagheri@mtu.edu
Presentation: “Electroconductive 3D carbon nanotube forest scaffold for cardiomyocyte maturation“
