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Hein Htet Aung
hxh483@case.edu

Research Areas:
Data-driven digital Twins, Direct Ink Write, Advanced Manufacturing, Study Protocol, Degradation Modeling (netSEM)

Jonah Bachman
jab433@case.edu

Research Areas:
Neutron Imaging, X-Ray Diffraction

Johan Buecker
jxb1224@case.edu

Meredith Francis
maf203@case.edu

Isabella Giammettei
img24@case.edu

Qingzhe Guo
qxg88@case.edu

Research Areas:
Graph Neural Networks

Kristen Hernandez
kjh125@case.edu

Research Areas:
FAIR Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, XCT Imaging, Interdigitated Combs, st-GNN, Knowledge Graphs

Rishabh Kundu
rxk857@case.edu

Research Areas:
data ensued lifetime prediction of electronic components

Mingjian Lu
mxl1171@case.edu

Research Areas:
Image Processing, Graph Mining, Scene Graphs

Redad Mehdi
mxm168@case.edu

Research Areas:
Synchrotron XRD analysis, Deep neural networks, FAIR Materials

Ayorinde Emmanuel Olatunde
aeo49@case.edu

Research Areas:
Advanced Manufacturing, Interdigitated Combs

Kevin Roughgarden
ke052931@ucf.edu

Research Areas:
electron microscopy for segmentation tasks

Maliesha Sumudumalie
mxs2087@case.edu

Research Areas:
XCT Imaging, data segmentation

Weiqi Yue
wxy215@case.edu

Research Areas:
XRD Analysis, Computer vision and deep learning, Federated Learning

Masters-track Graduate Researchers

Jube Augustino
jja92@case.edu

Research Areas:
st-GNN, Image Segmentation

Peter Burdick
plb59@case.edu

Research Areas:

Anthony Lino
aml334@case.edu

Research Areas:

Lam Nguyen
ltn18@case.edu

Research Areas:
Large Language Models, Agentic Workflows

Gabriel Ponon
gop2@case.edu

Research Areas:
FAIR Materials, Ontology Development, Synchrotron XRD Analysis

Brent Thompson
mis60@case.edu

Research Areas:
Analysis Infrastructure

Van Tran
vxt101@case.edu

Research Areas: FAIR Materials, Ontology Development, Deep Learning

Janice Yeung
Janiceyeung@ucf.edu

Undergraduate Researchers

Lilly Cooper
lpc44@case.edu

Research Areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Accelerated Aging and Lifetime, Chemical Formulation

Nathaniel Hahn nrh51@case.edu

Research Areas:
XRD Analysis

Bhoomika Kahtri bxk421@case.edu

Research Areas:
EBSD, Image Processing, Deep Learning

Shawn Liang
sgl57@case.edu

Research Areas:

Khoa Luong
kml148@case.edu

Research Areas: Computing Infrastructure

Ram Mallampati
rxm997@case.edu

Research Areas: advanced manufacturing

Santiago Salazar Garza
sxs2928@case.edu

Research Areas:
FAIRification, Direct Ink Write

Mark Shteyn
mis60@case.edu

Research Areas:
Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Neutotechnology

Oreofe Solarin
ons8@case.edu

Research Areas:
XRD Analysis

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email@case.edu | LinkedIn | Google Scholar

Education:
B.S. in XXX, College
M.S. in XX, CWRU
2nd-Year PhD Student in XXX, CWRU

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Kristen Hernandez
kjh125@case.edu

Education:
B.S., Chemistry, Youngstown State University
M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

Hometown: Twinsburg, OH

Research Areas: XRD Crystallography; Material Characterization and Failure; Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Image Feature Extraction; FAIR Ontology Development

Background: I am a PhD/MS Student in Material Science pursuing higher education. Graduate from Youngstown State University (YSU) in Chemistry with dual minors in Physics and Mathematics, I embarked on an early career with Element Materials Technology, a leading provider of materials and product qualification testing services. The evaluation of materials . I am involved in MDS3 mission as a material scientist that focuses on advanced manufacturing challenges that can be solved using data science methods.

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Priyan Rajamohan
priyan@case.edu | LinkedIn | Github

Education:
B.E. (w/ Honors), Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Current MS Student, Computer & Data Science Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: FAIRification of Data, Ontology Development, Knowledge Graphs

Thesis Topic: FAIRification of Research Data

Hometown: Singapore

Background: As a graduate student in Computer Science with a solid foundation in software engineering, I specialize in the intersection of AI, data analytics, and software development. My thesis delves into the FAIRification of data, uncovering the synergies between Software Engineering and AI. In the immediate future, my goal is to make significant contributions to research data management, focusing on enhancing automation. Looking ahead, I aspire to forge a career in cutting-edge research, with a specific interest in collaborating with national labs to address intricate challenges. Ultimately, my overarching objective is to leverage my expertise at the forefront of technology, propelling transformative advancements in the field.

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Mingjian Lu
mxl1171@case.edu | LinkedIn | Google Scholar

Education:
B.S. in Computer Science, Tianjin University of Technology
Current PhD Student in Computer and Data Science, CWRU

Research Areas: Image Processing, Graph Mining, Scene Graphs

Background: Mingjian specializes in the intersection of deep learning and material science. His research is primarily focused on applying advanced deep learning techniques to tackle complex challenges in materials science. Mingjian's work involves utilizing sophisticated algorithms in data mining and machine learning to process and analyze large sets of data, particularly in the realm of image processing. His contributions include the application of deep learning methodologies for object detection and segmentation, which are critical in understanding and solving material-related problems. By integrating deep learning with material science, Mingjian is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for material degradation, life extension, and other crucial aspects of material science. His work not only advances the field of computational data science but also has tangible impacts on the practical applications of materials in various industries.

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Weiqi Yue
wxy215@case.edu

Education:
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Miami
M.S. in Applied Statistics, Johns Hopkins University
Current PhD Student in Computer Science, CWRU

Research Areas: XRD Analysis, Computer vision and deep learning, Federated Learning

Thesis Topic: Deep Learning approaches for phase identification in Ti64 HEXRD pattern

Hometown: China

Background: My research focus lies in the realm of 2D X-ray diffraction data analysis, where I leverage computer vision and deep learning techniques to extract complex features. Additionally, I am actively involved in the development of federated learning frameworks, ensuring collaborative model training across multiple clients while prioritizing privacy protection. My overarching goal is to delve into the theoretical foundations of deep learning algorithms, identifying and optimizing models tailored to specific tasks in diverse areas.

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Rachel Yamamoto
rsy6@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
Current BS/MS Student, Computer & Data Science Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Computing Infrastructure & Distributed Computing, Advanced Manufacturing

Hometown: Saratoga, CA

Background: My current research interests include parallel and distributed computing, networks, and security. I currently work on manipulating large datasets with Pyspark.

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Qingzhe Guo
gxg88@case.edu

Education:
B.S. in Software Engineering, Northeastern University (China)
M.S. in Computer Science, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Computer Science, CWRU

Research Areas: Distributed Machine learning

Background: My main research interest is distributed machine learning, specializing in massively parallel computing for complex machine learning models. My work is deeply involved in enhancing communication protocols between distributed nodes to minimize latency and maximize resource utilization. My ultimate goal is to design efficient algorithms, communication protocols and build basic framework components to fully utilize resources to achieve efficient computation on large models and large-scale data sets.

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Max Ligget
maliggett@knights.ucf.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. in Applied Physics, Ursinus College
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, UCF

Research Areas: FAIR Materials, Interdigitated Combs

Hometown: Denver, CO

Thesis Topic: Front contact Metallization of Fielded Silicon Photovoltaics

Background: As a PhD student with a foundation of physics, I have always been interested in hands on research related to root cause analysis. My research focus is on the reliability of silicon photovoltaics on a material level with a focus on metallization. I aspire to contribute useful characterization tools and technical approaches for such characterization that can be used in the future. Ultimately, I aim to work towards a career in research and development or in a capacity where I can contribute to innovation or development of solar cell technologies.

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Finley Holt
frh10@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S.E in Mechanical Engineering, CWRU
Current M.S. student in Aerospace Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: XRD Images

Hometown: Jamestown, NY

Background: My primary research focus is the rapid analysis of two-dimensional x-ray diffractograms by employing advanced techniques such as computer vision mapping of ellipses to rings. I aim to iterate upon our ellipse detection methods and incorporate a surrogate model into the analysis process to determine valuable information from diffractograms in a computationally efficient manner. In pursuing this research, my overarching goal is to develop as an aerospace engineer with a unique interdisciplinary perspective, incorporating principles from both materials science and data science.

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Thomas Ciardi
LinkedIn

Education:
B.A. in Computer Science & Cognitive Science, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Computer & Data Sciences, CWRU

Research Areas: Deep Learning, 2-4D Segmentation (XCT, AFM, SEM Imaging), st-GNN, Computing Infrastructure

Thesis Topic: Deep Learning Framework for the Spatiotemporal Graph Representation of Terabyte-scale 4D XCT Datasets

Hometown: New Fairfield, CT

Background: My research sits at the intersection of machine learning and materials science. I am fundamentally interested in 1) how models work, 2) their extension to real-world problems, 3) frameworks to translate Tera/Petabyte scale datasets into digestible representations, and 4) interpretability mechanisms that enable scientific understanding in model decisions. I focus on the adaptation of vision-based deep learning, spatiotemporal GNNs, and generative models to materials science challenges and modalities: XCT of AlMg SCC, FKM crystallization growth kinetics, LPBF defect detection, PV power forecasting. I also contribute to our group’s computing and data infrastructure, designing APIs to make high performance and distributed computing accessible to researchers.

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Jarod Kaltenbaugh
ja391950@ucf.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. in Materials Sciences Engineering, UCF
Current PhD Student in Materials Sciences Engineering, UCF

Research Areas: FAIRification of Electronic Components, Interdigitated Combs

Hometown: Del Rio, TX

Background: My main interests are combining data sciences and material analysis to create robust data-enabled processes for determining lifetime and reliability of various materials. My specific focus is analyzing lifetime and reliability of PV materials using data-driven models based on IV curve data. I would like to work at a national lab at some point after my Ph.D. program is over, with the goal of continuing data-enabled analysis of materials. Eventually I would like to return to academia as a professor in some capacity.

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Kai Zheng
kyz10@case.edu | LinkedIn | GitHub

Education:
Current B.S. student in Computer Science, CWRU

Research Areas: Profilometry

Hometown: Beachwood, OH

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Vibha Mandayam
vsm21@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
Current B.S. student in Data Science & Analytics, CWRU

Research Areas: Geospatial Modeling

Hometown: Stow, OH

Background: As an undergraduate student in Data Science with special interests in geospatial modeling, I have developed strong technical skills through my research experience. I have worked with geostatistical modeling techniques, such as kriging, and gained an understanding of the relationship between materials and climate. During my undergraduate career, I aim to contribute to studies of geospatial data and spatiotemporal GNNs. In the future, I would like to collaborate with national labs to further explore data science applications to the development and improvement of renewable energy. Ultimately, I aim to utilize data science methodologies to solve issues in sustainability and climate change.

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Hein Htet Aung
hxh483@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Applied Data Science Minor, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Data-driven digital Twins, Direct Ink Write, Advanced Manufacturing, Study Protocol, Degradation Modeling (netSEM)

Thesis Topics: Data-Driven Approach for Study of Acrylic Polymer Degradation (MS); Direct Ink Write (PhD)

Hometown: Yangon, Myanmar

Background: With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Hein loves applying data science to gain insights from systems at macro and micro levels. For his Master’s research, he worked on data-driven modeling for degradation of acrylic polymers and released an R software package. After his internship with Lawrence Livermore National Lab during his Ph.D. program, Hein is working to expand his research in DIW systems to model the error behavior of the build platform during the printing process and contribute towards the development of data-driven digital twins. Hein aspires to work in an interdisciplinary research area where he can explore novel ideas through data science.

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Sameera Nalin Venkat
sxn440@case.edu | LinkedIn | Google Scholar

Education:
Integrated M.Sc in Chemical Sciences, University of Hyderabad
M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: FAIR Materials, Graph Neural Networks, Deep Learning

Thesis Topic: Graph-Based Machine Learning for Assessing Similarity of Particle Growth in Material Systems

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Background: I enjoy learning and utilizing data science tools to solve materials science problems. My research focus is to understand growth kinetics and behavior of different material systems using deep learning methods, such as graph neural networks. During my virtual internship with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in summer 2022, I had the opportunity to explore image analysis techniques for atomic force microscopy datasets. My long-term goal is to continue working on interdisciplinary research problems using state-of-the-art data science methods.

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Hayden Caldwell
hwc11@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
Current BS Student, Computer Science (Software Engineering Track), CWRU

Research Areas: Computing Infrastructure, FAIR Materials

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Background: My research interests include development for Microsoft HoloLens, cloud computing, and Python packaging. I currently work with developing the FAIR FindTheDocs site, a search engine containing files, tools, and resources related to SDLE FAIROntology research.

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Alexander Harding Bradley
ach159@case.edu | LinkedIn | GitHub

Education:
B.S. in Computer Science & Mathematics, CWRU
2nd-Year Masters student in Computer Science, CWRU

Research Areas: FAIRification of Data, Ontology Development, Image Analysis for Radiography

Hometown: Dublin, Ireland & San Jose, CA

Background: I am currently pursuing a masters degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence. I am fascinated by the intersection of computer science and different material-science domains. Currently, I am working on an automated FAIRification pipeline for experimental data as well as different scripts to analyze and segment radiography images. While this has been the focus of my research experience, I am also open to exploring different domains within material science as it applies to computer science. Long term, I hope to gain some further research experience in a national lab and possibly further my research experience in the form of a PhD.

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Taylor Currie
taylor.currie@ucf.edu | LinkedIn | Google Scholar

Education:
B.S., Chemistry, University of Central Florida
M.S., Chemistry, University of Central Florida
current PhD Student in Chemistry, University of Central Florida

MDS³ Research Areas: FAIR Materials, Interdigitated Combs

Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL

Thesis Topic: Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Mo- and W-Based Precursors for CVD and ALD Applications

Background: Taylor’s research interests are at the intersection of inorganic synthesis, thin film growth, and heterogeneous catalysis. She uses chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) to grow transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) materials, which she then uses in (photo)catalytic applications. As such, she also has a research interest in studying and developing novel transition-metal- based molecular precursors in service of ALD and CVD applications. As a soon-to-be graduate, Taylor aspires to continue research in materials chemistry as a postdoctoral researcher in a national lab.

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Galya Vicnansky
Galya.Vicnansky@ucf.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
Current BS Student, Materials Science & Engineering, UCF

Research Areas: Electronic Components

Background:I am an undergraduate student studying materials science and engineering with a focus on renewable energy and electronic materials. My senior design project deals with automating in situ electrical measurements of electronic devices. Upon graduation, I hope to join a company or national lab and acquire a solid foundation in materials characterization, synthesis, and processing. Ultimately, my long-term career goal is to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical applications for a more sustainable future.

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Ben Pierce
bgp12@case.edu | LinkedIn | GoogleScholar | GitHub | Website

Education:
B.S. Computer and Data Sciences, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Photovoltaic System Modeling, Statistical Learning, Computer Vision, Digital Twins

Hometown: North Royalton, OH

Background: Ben’s research focus is on combining statistical/machine learning with materials domain knowledge, with a current emphasis on application to photovoltaics. Ben received his BS in computer science from Case Western Reserve University in 2021, and worked as a Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Labs until 2023. Currently, Ben works on a variety of topics in PV, such as single axis trackers and module degradation, and is also conducting research into generalized data-driven digital twin models. He is also interested in self-supervised generative models for paired image-vector data, and is supported by the NSF GRFP.

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Rohan Rajappan
LinkedIn | GitHub

Education:
Current B.S. student in Computer Science, CWRU

Hometown: Simsbury, CT

Background: My research interests are in the intersection of materials science and artificial intelligence. I am currently working in additive manufacturing and image segmentation with laser powder bed fusion. I am also interested in areas of propulsion and rocketry, and I hold an L1 rocketry certification. My long-term goals include pursuing a PhD. I hope to work in a wide variety of environments, including national labs, to gain experience.

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Maliesha Sumudumalie
mxs2087@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: Deep Learning, Image Processing, XCT Imaging, Advanced Manufacturing, Data segmentation, EBSD

Hometown: Matara, Sri Lanka

Background: Maliesha's research interests lie at the intersection of machine learning and materials science. During her undergraduate studies, she focused on enhancing face recognition methods by integrating a neural network into the established FaceNet framework, surpassing existing benchmarks. Transitioning to her career, Maliesha initially served as an image processing engineer and later as a software engineer. Currently, she is engaged in developing an automated pipeline for segmenting and characterizing pitting corrosion in aluminum using XCT images, alongside setting a benchmark for image segmentation in materials science. Looking ahead, her aim is to persist in tackling interdisciplinary research challenges employing cutting-edge data science methodologies.

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Arafath Nihar
axn392@case.edu | LinkedIn | Github | GoogleScholar

Education:
PhD Student in Computer Science, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: Deep Learning, Data engineering, Big Data, MLOps

Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Ayorinde Emmanuel Olatunde
aeo49@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria)
M.S. Statistics, Kyungpook National University (South Korea)
PhD Student in Applied Mathematics, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: Uncertainty Quantification, Advanced Manufacturing, Study Protocol, Interdigitated Combs

Hometown: Ise Ekiti, Nigeria

Background: As a PhD student in Applied Mathematics with a background in Statistics, Ayorinde is currently researching with MDS3, focusing on Uncertainty Quantification and extensions to other topical areas where statistical solutions for Material Data Science problems are needed. While collaborating with other field experts, he employs statistical methodologies and machine learning to optimize processes and contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives.

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Jia Kambo
jxk1403@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. student in Computer Science, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: FAIRfication, Python Package Development, Website Development (not research, but I am working on that right now for SDLE), ontology development, and distributed database management

Hometown: India

Background: My curiosity brought me to the USA as a 16-year-old pursuing my education and passion for making a positive impact using technology. Through my curiosity, I joined SDLE, hoping to learn more about the applications of computer science in making a positive real-world impact. I am an enthusiastic learner, hoping to learn more and expand my horizons; I do so through my engagements on this campus, my internships with L&T, Progressive Insurance, and Dell Technologies, as well as a research assistant at SDLE. I am particularly interested in the fields of AI, distributed computing, and robotics.

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Nathaniel Hahn
nrh51@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. student in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: XRD Image Analysis, Deep Learning

Hometown: Los Altos, California

Background: I’ve always been fascinated by computers, including both hardware and software. My aim is to fully understand these systems, which is why I am currency pursuing both electrical engineering and computer science. Ultimately, I plan to earn a PhD in electrical engineering and conduct research in the field.

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Ethan Fang
ewf22@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. student in Computer Science & Math, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: XRD Image Analysis, Cybersecurity

Hometown: San Francisco, California

Background: Very interested in machine learning and data analysis. After graduating from CWRU, I hope to obtain a master’s degree in financial engineering.

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Preston DeLeo
pcd42@case.edu | LinkedIn | GitHub | Google Scholar

Education:
B.S. student in Computer Science, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: Deep Learning, Graph Machine Learning

Hometown: St. Augustine, FL

Background: My main interests revolve around machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science. I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science. I later intend to complete a Ph.D. in computer science and become a machine learning research scientist. My long term goal is to eventually become a professor.

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Santiago Salazar
sxs2928@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. student in Chemical Engineering, CWRU

Hometown: Northvale, NJ

Background: My research interests involve materials science and data science. Currently, I am working in advanced manufacturing with a direct ink writing printer and analyzing its properties using R. I hope to expand my expertise by integrating materials science and data analytics techniques to optimize manufacturing processes and contribute to technological advancements.

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Rishabh Kundu
rxk857@case.edu | LinkedIn | Google Scholar | MatSci Blog

Education:
BTech, Ceramic Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India
M.S., Materials Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
Current PhD Student in Materials Science, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: data ensued lifetime prediction of electronic components

Hometown: Kolkata, India

Background: Rishabh is deeply passionate about sustainable materials science. Initially drawn to structural ceramics, inspired by space shuttle tiles, Rishabh later shifted focus toward addressing the global sustainability crisis by working on projects combining functional material properties with environmental sciences. Through the course of his PhD, Rishabh aims to gain expertise in data science to predict the lifetime of electronic components. Post-PhD, blending materials science, environmental sciences, and AI, Rishabh aspires to advocate for true sustainable development, driving innovations that are both technologically advanced and environmentally responsible, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.

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Redad Mehdi
mxm1684@case.edu | Google Scholar

Education:
B.Tech in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from IIEST, India.
M.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur, India.
current PhD student in Materials Science at CWRU

MDS³ Research Areas: FAIR Materials, Synchrotron XRD analysis, Deep neural networks

Thesis: Automated analysis of synchrotron XRD experimental data using ML

Hometown: Dehradun, India

Background: I am a Materials scientist by trade and love understanding fundamental atomic phenomena underlying various material behaviours and mechanical properties. As a PhD student at MDS3, I am applying cutting-edge data science and machine learning to simplify the analysis of colossal synchrotron XRD data. I also want to keep solving these fundamental materials science problems using computer and data science advances in the future.

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First Last
email@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Computer & Data Sciences, CWRU

Research Areas: research areas

Thesis Topic: thesis title

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Background: My research background.

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Lam Nguyen
ltn18@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. in Computer Science, CWRU
Current M.S. Student in Computer & Data Sciences, CWRU

Research Areas: Large Language Models, Agentic Workflows

Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam

Background: My research aims at utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for Ontology Learning. For my Master's studies, I focus on developing a Multi-agent Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflow that ensures accuracy and precision in generating structured data representations such as JSON-LD. The long-term goal is to create agent-driven solutions that democratize data and knowledge, making it accessible and usable even by those without domain-specific expertise.

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Jonah Bachman
jab433@case.edu | LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, CWRU
Current PhD Student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: x-ray and neutron diffraction/imaging

Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts

Background: After getting my B.S. in mechanical engineering and minor in applied data science from CWRU, I worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory engineering sample environments for the MST-8 neutron scattering team. I was drawn towards the analytical side of experimentation and returned to CWRU for my PhD in materials science, where I am continuing to work in neutron and x-ray scattering, just this time on the data side. I eventually hope to leverage my test engineering, automation, and data skills to become a 'full-stack' researcher, ideally in data-driven complex systems.

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Khoa Luong
LinkedIn

Education:
Current B.S. student in Computer Science, CWRU

Research Areas: Computing Infrastructure

Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam

Background: My main areas of interest include full stack development, machine learning, and distributed computing. I am interested in building scalable infrastructure and efficient algorithms that could support millions of users. I am in the infrastructure team at MDS3.

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Gabriel Ponon
LinkedIn | Google Scholar | GitHub

Education:
Current BS/MS student, Materials Science and Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Ontology Development, Synchrotron XRD Analysis

Hometown: Nabua, Philippines

Background: I am a BS/MS student in materials science and engineering with a keen interest in materials data science. My research primarily focuses on developing algorithms and tools for accelerating the analysis of 2D XRD diffraction data, leveraging deep learning, ontologies and FAIR principles. Through the program, I aim to develop my skills to be able to generalize my work to wider applications in synchrotron research. My overarching goal is to approach contemporary materials characterization techniques with an algorithmic data-driven perspective to improve scalability and utility.

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Jube Augustino
LinkedIn

Education:
Current BS/MS student, Biomedical Engineering & Materials Science and Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Image segmentation using U-net Architecture

Hometown: Juba, South Sudan

Background: My main interest is in bridging Materials Science and Data Science to efficiently understand polymers (fluoropolymer) crystallization kinetics. I am interested in understanding materials aging specially fluoropolymers due to its need in the advancing technology. My BS/MS goal is to familiarize myself with adequate Data Science knowledge that I can incorporate into my materials Science research interest. In the near future, I am planning on pursuing a PhD in materials science with a focus in nanotechnology.

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Van Tran
LinkedIn

Education:
B.S. in Mathematics & Physics, John Carroll University
Current MS Student in Materials Science, CWRU

Research Areas: FAIR Materials, Ontology Development, Deep Learning

Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Background: My research interests include ontology development for different materials science domains and deep learning. For my MS, I am interested in learning and implementing different data science solutions to increase the pace of scientific development in materials science research. In the future, I would like to apply data science methodologies to developing environmentally sustainable materials.

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Lilly Cooper
LinkedIn

Education:
Current B.S. student in Chemistry, CWRU

Research Areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Accelerated Aging and Lifetime, Chemical Formulation

Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee

Background: Currently, I am working towards a B.S in chemistry with a minor in applied data science. I am part of the direct ink write project, so I use R to process and analyze the data. This closely aligns with my interests because I enjoy using R and python to engage with large data sets. In the future, I hope to find a career where I can continue to utilize my knowledge of chemistry and data science.

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Jason Lai
LinkedIn

Education:
Current B.S./B.S.E. Student in Computer Science & Computer Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image Analysis

Hometown: San Jose, California

Background: My research focuses on applying machine learning and deep learning models to tackle challenges in health and material science. My goal for my studies is to deepen my understanding of these fields, refining my ability to develop models that can address real-world problems. In the future, I'm hoping to find a career where I can continue to pursue machine learning or another subsection of Computer Science for research or industry.

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Bhoomika Khatri
LinkedIn | GitHub

Education:
Current B.S student in Data Science & Astronomy, CWRU

Research Areas: EBSD, Image Processing, Deep Learning

Hometown: Waxhaw, North Carolina

Background: My research interests lie with using data science as a tool in various fields and exploring the intersectionality between data science and other fields. In the future, I would like to work in various environments, such as national labs, to gain experience in different working enviroments. I am also planning on working towards a master's degree after undergrad.

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Ravi Lin
LinkedIn

Education:
Current B.S student in Materials Science & Engineering, CWRU

Research Areas: Electronic Components

Hometown: Pullman, Washington

Background: I am a current materials science student interested in studying functional properties of materials, focusing especially on ceramics. I have research experience in different materials characterization including electrical measurements, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, and microscopy, as well as experience in multiple programming languages including R for data analysis. As a researcher, I hope to work on important problems regarding materials challenges.

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Mark Shteyn
LinkedIn | GitHub

Education:
B.S. Student in Data Science & Mathematics, CWRU

MDS3 Research Areas: Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Neutotechnology

Hometown: Livingston, New Jersey

Background: My main scientific and engineering interests are in deep learning, neuroscience/neurotech research, and LLM research. After completing my undergraduate studies, my goal is to either pursue entrepreneurship or become a machine learning researcher. In the long term, I aim to be an entrepreneur who owns multiple technological companies, ideally within the neurotechnology field.

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Brent Thompson
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Education:
B.A.S. Student in Computing Technologies and Software Development, UCF

MDS3 Research Areas: Analysis Infrastructure

Hometown: Cocoa, Florida

Background: My research consists of implementing novel frameworks and computing infrastructure for multimodal analysis of photovoltaic module data at FSEC. Currently I am designing and implementing analysis infrastructure with Python and Postgres for use in the PVMCF, by students at UCF, and collaborators in the materials science space.

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