The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Academics

Doctoral Oral Exams for July 1-5, 2024

The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:

Saman Nayyab, Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology, Monday, July 1, 10 a.m., ISB 221. Dissertation: “Investigating Testis Specific Serine/Threoine Kinase 1, 2, and 3 as Targets for Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptives in Mice.” Pablo Vlsconti, chair.

Meng Liu, Ph.D., Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences, Monday, July 1, 10 a.m., Morrill Science Center 225 and via Zoom. Dissertation: “Seismic Imaging of the Middle American Subduction Zone and Alaska Northwestern Canada: New Insights into Subduction Dynamics and Tectonic Evolution.” Haiying Gao, chair.

Qianlin Liang, Ph.D., Computer Science, Tuesday, July 2, 9 a.m., Lederle A311. Dissertation: “Resource Management for Edge AI.” Prashant Shenoy, chair.