Graduate Student of the Month

Divilbiss’ research focuses on structural applications of Rhino 3D software, specifically, developing architectural engineering course curriculum using Rhino 3D. Divilbiss is from Parker, Kansas, and his hobbies include camping, kayaking and karaoke. His favorite food is pho bo, and his top bucket list item is to visit every country.

Okafor’s research focuses on fire ecology and air-quality modeling, specifically, to advance prescribed burning practices in the Great Plains through the development of an environmental risk index based on meticulous measurements and modeling of weather and fine fuel conditions. Okafor is from Nigeria, and his hobbies include playing soccer and cycling. His favorite foods are garri and oha soup, and his top bucket list item is to travel the world.

Wang’s research focuses on developing advanced protonic ceramic electrochemical cells for green hydrogen production and CO₂ conversion. Wang is from China, and her hobbies include traveling, cooking and skiing. Her favorite food is bubble tea and cakes, and her top bucket list item is to travel to Barcelona, Spain.

Alqarni’s research focuses on the nonlinear analysis of concrete deep beams reinforced with conventional steel and glass-fiber-reinforced polymer. He is conducting an experimental study on three-point bending reinforced deep beams, comparing their responses with an analytical model he developed. Alqarni is from Saudi Arabia, and his hobbies include watching sports and movies. His favorite food is kabsa, a traditional Saudi food, and his top bucket list item is to travel through Europe.

Dong’s research focuses on the explainability of code-generated large language models, with the ultimate goa of proposing a trustworthy method to ensure the security of large language model-generated code. Dong is from China, and her hobbies include making handicrafts, swimming and playing squash. Her favorite food is spicy tofu, and her top bucket list item is to create at least one thing concrete.

Shafique’s research focuses on designing efficient large language models, vision language models and machine learning models for resource-constrained systems. Shafique is from Pakistan, and his hobbies include cricket, travel and interior design. His favorite foods are shawarma and biryani, and his top bucket list item is to visit Disneyland.

Nagaraja’s research focuses on creating phosphate electrochemical sensors, a nutrient responsible primarily for plant growth and reproduction, using graphene and MXene (titanium carbide) atomically thin nanomaterial. Nagaraja is from Malaysia, and her hobbies include baking and cooking. Her favorite type of food is Malaysian, and her top bucket list item is to see the Northern Lights.

Maurath’s research is focused on comparing NACA airfoils with airfoils with KFm characteristics. The overall goal is to determine the similarities and differences in lift, drag and pitching moment performance while incorporating the KFm properties. Maurath is from Halstead, Kansas, and his hobbies include board games and trying new things. His favorite food is French onion chicken, and his top bucket list item is to become an entrepreneur.