Doctoral Oral Exams for December 9, 2024 – December 13, 2024
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The Graduate Dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:
Shuai Gong, PhD., Chemistry
Monday, December 9, 2024, 2:00PM, Goessmann 153.
Dissertation: “Efficient Bio-Orthogonal Conjugation Strategies and Nanoassembly Platforms for the Targeted Delivery of Biologics.” S. Thayumanavan, Chair.
Sherilyn Herron, PhD., Nursing
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:00PM, Skinner 106.
Dissertation: “The Lived Experience of Nursing Witnessing Deathbed Phenomena of Dying Patients.” Pam Aselton, Chair.
Lindsey Russo, PhD., Public Health
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:00PM, Goessman 250.
Dissertation: “Ambient Air Pollution During Spermatogenesis and Impact on Semen Quality and Infertility Treatment Outcomes.” Carrie J. Nobles, Chair.
Justyne Oghdahl, PhD., Molecular and Cellular Biology
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:00PM, ISB 221.
Dissertation: “Allosteric Regulation of the Lon Potease.” Peter Chien, Chair.
Krishna Chaitanya Rao Kathala, PhD., Education
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12:30PM, via Zoom.
Dissertation: “Investigating the Impact of Computing-Focused Hackathons on Self-Efficacy Development Towards Computing, Computational Thinking and Innovation.” Ivon Arroyo, Chair.
Fangying Huang, PhD., Chemistry
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 10:00AM, Lederle 1681 and via Zoom.
Dissertation: “Profiling Ubiquitin Conjugates on the Proteasome.” Eric Strieter, Chair.
Apoorva Pramod Hungund, PhD., Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 12:00PM, Kellogg Conference Room.
Dissertation: “Impact of Vehicle Automation on Young Drivers’ Distraction and Strategies for Mitigating Risks.” Anuj Kumar Pradhan, Chair.
Myles Bittner, PhD., Education
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1:00PM, Furcolo S125.
Dissertation: “Respecting Small Moments: Exploring Intra-Actions of Early Literacy Experiences.” Maria Jose Botelho, Chair.
Zhan Chen, PhD., Polymer Science
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 12:00PM, Conte Polymer Research Building A110/111.
Dissertation: “The Influence of Chain Architecture on the Assembly of Block Copolymers at Interfaces and in Thin Films.” Thomas P. Russell, Chair.
Phuthipong Bovornkeeratiroj, PhD., Computer Science
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 9:00AM, LGRD A215.
Dissertation: “Accelerating Sustainability of the Electric Grid Using Distributed Energy Resources.” Prashant Shenoy, Chair.
Cary Speck, PhD., Anthropology
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 2:00PM, via Zoom.
Dissertation: “Gold Hands and Green Thumbs: Conspicuous Production, Food Activism, and Gendered Labor in Post Socialist Czechia.” Krista Harper, Chair.
Jane Piselli, PhD., Education
Friday, December 13, 2024, 11:00AM, Furcolo S115.
Dissertation: “Nature-Based Educational Settings for Promoting Prosocial Behaviors for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool: A Mixed Methods Case Study.” Alexandra Lauterbach, Chair.
Alysha B. Putnam, PhD., Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:00PM, French 209.
Dissertation: “Species Responses to Climate Change in Coastal Ecosystems: Biodiversity, Adaptation, and the Role of Native and Introduced Species.” Michelle Staudinger, Chair.
Phachara Saiphet, PhD., Education
Friday, December 13, 2024, 3:30PM, Furcolo S125.
Dissertation: “English Language Learning and Teaching as Products of the Coloniality of Power: An Analytic Autoethnography of a Thai Teacher.” Theresa Austin, Chair.
Cornelia Meissner, PhD., Polymer Science
Friday, December 13, 2024, 3:35PM, Conte Polymer Research Building A110/111.
Dissertation: “Mesoscale Polymer Ribbons: Insights into Efficient Fabrication, Composition, and Chemical Functionalization.” Todd S. Emrick, Chair.