The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Academics

Doctoral Oral Exams for July 15–19, 2024

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

Dong Li, Ph.D., Computer Science
Monday, July 15, 9 a.m., via Zoom
Dissertation: “Advancing Acoustic Sensing from the Laboratory to the Real World: Theories, Applications, and Practical Considerations.” Jie Xiong, chair.

Dean Katsaros, Ph.D., Mathematics
Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m., Lederle 1681
Dissertation: “Random Averaging Operators for Periodic Quadratic Derivative Wave Equations.” Andrea Nahmod, chair.

Binbin Xie, Ph.D., Computer Science
Tuesday, July 16, 9 a.m., via Zoom
Dissertation: “From LoRa Sensing to Coexistence of LoRa Sensing and Communication.” Jie Xiong, chair.

Tiarra Maznick, Ph.D., German
Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Dissertation: “Jewish Women’s Wombs: The Holocaust and Postwar Pronatalism.” Jonathan Skolnik, chair.

Sudhir Sharma, Ph.D., Plant and Soil Science
Friday, July 19, 10 a.m., Paige Lab 202
Dissertation: “Effect of Nano-Sulfur on Crop Productivity and Food Safety.” Om Parkash Dhankher, chair.

Mohammed Abdelaal, Ph.D., Regional Planning
Friday, July 19, 3 p.m., Olver Design Building 221
Dissertation: “How Emerging Challenges in Higher Education are Revolutionizing the Campus Planning Paradigm.” Robert Ryan, chair.