Linn’s research is focused on lighting techniques for vertical farming, specifically, she is writing a report based on ideal lighting conditions for the growth of lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries and peppers. Linn is from Peculiar, Missouri, and she enjoys hiking and music. Her favorite foods are fruits, and her top bucket list item is to go backpacking through Europe.

Mahara’s research focuses on production of bioplastic from monomers of agricultural wastes, specifically, lignocellulosic biomass (hemp) through the means of pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation and extraction. Mahara is from Nepal, and her hobbies include socializing, sketching, painting, listening to philosophical videos and exploring. Her favorite foods are biryani and momo, and her top bucket list items include going bungee jumping and climbing Mount Everest.

Chen’s research is focused on hydrogen production in low-temperature water electrolysis, specifically, developing oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers. Chen is from Henan, China, and her favorite hobby is paddle boarding. Her favorite food is clam chowder, and her top bucket list item is to see the Northern Lights.

Alshamrani’s research focuses on the behavior and nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete members, specifically, beams strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets. He conducted an experimental study on a fully scaled reinforced concrete beam and is working on a model to predict the nonlinear response of strengthening reinforced concrete beams under cyclic loading. Alshamrani is from Saudi Arabia, and he enjoys watching sports and movies. His favorite food is kabsa, and his top bucket list item is to travel through Europe.

Rayan’s research focuses on explaining artificial intelligence, specifically, working on methods that attempt to explain how an AI model makes its predictions. Rayan is from Bangladesh, and his favorite hobby is fishing. His favorite food is fish, and his top bucket list item is to watch a Manchester United match in person at Old Trafford Stadium.

Rout’s research focuses on power distribution network state estimation and control, specifically, enhancing the resilience of power networks through the development of computationally efficient state estimation strategies and designing intelligent controllers that are tailored for microgrid technology. Rout is from India, and his favorite hobby is running. His favorite foods are dal and chawal, and his top bucket list item is to run a marathon.

Behera’s research focuses on using nano-fabrication techniques to fabricate field effect transistors from two dimensional materials like graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides. He then performs cryogenic low-temperature electrical transport and low frequency noise measurements to explain the physics of charge carriers at low dimensions and temperatures. Behera is from Bhubaneswar, India, and his favorite hobbies include watching soccer and motorsports, playing guitar, playing board games and hiking. His favorite food is goat biryani, and his top bucket list item is to watch a Liverpool FC game in Anfield, Liverpool, and to sing chants along with fellow supporters.

Akinseloyin’s research involves developing systems to measure on-tube condensation heat transfer coefficients and performance characteristics of R134a alternative refrigerants used in heating and cooling systems. These alternative refrigerants reduce carbon dioxide emissions and global warming. Akinseloyin is from Nigeria, and his favorite hobbies include playing soccer and traveling. His favorite food is pounded yam and Egwusi soup, and his top bucket list item is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.