Xiangxin Rui is from Yangzhou, China. He recieved his B.E. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Currently he is working towards his Ph.D. His current project is high performance magnetic materials. In his free time he enjoys table tennis, fishing, and is a car enthusiast.

 

 

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Joe Abdelmesih is from Cairo, Egypt. He recieved his Bachelors in Industrial and Material Engineering from American University in Cairo. Currently, he is persuing his Masters Degree in Metallurgy. His research is hydrogen storage in nano structured alloys using rapid solidification and laser ablation. In his free time he enjoys weight lifting, watching movies, and outdoor activities with his wife.

 

 

Rama Santhosh Kiran Valiveti is from Vizag, India. He has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Currently, he is pursuing his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. His research is related to the study of microstructures in rare earth elements. He enjoys trekking, biking, soccer, basketball, traveling, and making new friends.

Shampa Aich is from Calcutta, India. She received a Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Calcutta University, one Masters Degree in Metallurgical Engineering (Industrial Metallurgy) from Jadavpur University, and another M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering (Physical Metallurgy) from University of Utah. Very recently she finished her Ph.D Degree in Materials and Chemical Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her Ph.D research was focused on crystal structure, microstructure, and magnetic properties of SmCo based permanent magnets. Currently she is working as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research is related to synthesis and characterization of boron-carbide thin films. She enjoys singing, listening to music, swimming, badminton, travelling, and making new friends.

 

 

Manoj Dhulipala is from Hyderabad, India. He has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Currently, he is pursuing his Masters Degree in Design/Control Systems. His research is related to nano-motion annealing of material ribbons. He enjoys following Formula One racing and playing sports such as: tennis, soccer, volleyball, and cricket.

Clement Baudet is from Rouen, France. He completed his Masters coursework at Universitiy of Rouen. Currently, he is an exchange student doing research to finalize his Masters Degree. His research is to improve magnetic properties of the SmCo alloy by adding a third element. He enjoys riding motorcycles, and sports such as: swimming, ice hockey, and squash.

 

 

Pam Rasmussen is a teacher at Raymond Central High School. She teaches chemistry, physics, and 9th grade science. Her research is supported by MRSEC teacher outreach which is an opportunity for high school teachers to participate in nano-materials research. Experinces taken back to the classroom enlighten students to the possibilities of materials research. She enjoys reading, camping, and golf in her free time.

Jared Goertzen is from Lincoln, NE. He is currently studying for his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He helps graduate students with some of their research projects as well as developing websites when not working on his own research project. As a hobby, he enjoys making websites and print work. Some sports he likes to play are soccer, ice hockey, and tennis.