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2024 graduate Student Abstracts

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Ghosh, Shrinwanti

3D in-vitro Model: Platform for Evaluating Anticancer-Drugs Targeting Organ-Specific TME in Primary & Metastatic Breast-cancer
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 1

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Hossain, Rayat

Azobenzene-Incorporated Polymersomes for Control of Targeted Drug Delivery to Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 1

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Brown, Savannah

Evaluation of Schlafen Family Proteins in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 1

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Bansal, Benu

Nested Named Entity Recognition using Multilayer BERT-based Model
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 1

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Pakbaz, Ali

Numerical analysis on the design of an evaporator for a PV/microchannel direct-expansion CO2 heat pump
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 1

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Edvall, Connor

Synergistic Delivery of Encapsulated Drugs to Hypoxia for Stemness Reduction in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 1

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Stach, Thomas

Adsorption of H2S and SO2 on SiO2 Supported Graphene- A Surface Science Study
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 2

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Nair, Gauthami

Dual targeting of ERK and PI3K pathways to impede pancreatic adenocarcinoma progression
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 2

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Gaikwad, Hanmant

Evaluating the Role of Na-Montmorillonite Clay in Biomineralization and Stem Cell Osteogenesis in Nanoclay Scaffolds
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 2

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Duttenhefner, Jenna

Metabolic Reprogramming in PDAC: The Contributions of GSTP1 to Energy Metabolism and Lipid Homeostasis
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 2

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Ambhore, Shubhashri

Peptide conjugated hypoxia-responsive nanoparticles to decrease triple-negative breast cancer stemness.
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 2

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Elayyan, Mouhmad

A Theoretical Investigation of the Selectivity of Aza-Crown-Ether Structures Chelating Alkali Metal Cations for Potential Biosensing Applications
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Qi, Tiansong

An Enhanced Modeling Framework for Simulating Hydrologic Processes in a Depression-dominated Watershed
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Tabish, FNU

Buckling of imperfect unstiffened and stiffened cylindrical shells under external pressure
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Tudjeu Chendjou, Sonia

Cocaine LC-MS Analysis in Insects for the Determination of Post-Mortem Interval
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Guddanti, Sai Susmitha

Control of fast nuclear reactor for space propulsion using Reinforcement Learning
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Van Horsen, Karl

Development of a 3D Printed Bioreactor to Simulate Tumor Metastasis in vitro
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Samarawickrama, Nimasha

Machine learning approaches for classifying temporal patterns and tracing causality in RNA-Seq datasets.
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Vahidi Pashaki, Pooyan

Threshold Optimization of in Situ HAPclay in Polymeric Scaffolds for Superior Biomechanical Tuning
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Concurrent Presentation Session 3

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Al-Goraee, Ashraf

In-vitro Evaluation of SLIT3 Protein Bioactivity in Bone regeneration Scaffold
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #4

Bailey, Zachary

Poly(silyl ether)-based Polymeric Nanoparticles as Potential Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #6

Eniodunmo, Omolola

Validating the Optical Properties of Machine Learning predicted Cu (I) Dipyrrin & Indole Complexes
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #8

Hoang, Quyen

Engineering 3D In Vitro Bone Metastasis Models from Patient-Derived Prostate Cancer Subtypes
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #10

Madduma Hewage, Kavindi

Elucidating the Dynamic Interactions of Borrelia burgdorferi Surface Proteins with Fibronectin using Atomic Force Microscopy
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #12

Musongong, Jude

Development of Biomedical Hydrogels: A Two-Step Approach to Thiol-Ene Clickable PEG-Based Polyester Copolymers
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #14

Nguyen, Tam

Detect Hemodynamic Instabilities in Brain Aneurysms using Dynamic Mode Decomposition
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #16

Ahmed, Yasser

TPMS Bone Scaffolds: Design and Mold Fabrication for Future Mechanical Testing
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #18

Saunders, Fredricka

Exploring STEM Educators' Advocacy and Role Identities in North Dakota
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #20

Westra, Steven

Effect of Manganese Doping on Optical Properties of HgSe Quantum Dots.
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #22

Zaman, Maria

Preparing Educators for the Future of North Dakota: Impacts of the Rural Student Teaching Experience
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #24

Zotov, Vladimir

Ring Opening Reduction of Cyclic Anhydrides Catalyzed by Tris(pentafluorophenyl)Borane Using Hydrosilanes as Hydride Source
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #26

Amb, August

The Role of Defect-Defect Interactions in Chirality Transfer of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes via Chemical Functionalization
Abstract

Master's Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #28

Ashfaq, Muhammad Muzamal

Electrolysis of Aqueous Polymer and Biomass Solutions for Low-cost Production of Hydrogen and Valued-added Chemicals
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #58

Kumari, Priyanka

Mechanically and Biologically Tunable Core-Sheath Fiber Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Using Pressure Gyration
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #60

Aleem, Afia

Next-Generation Microfluidic Devices for Accurate and Rapid Biomarker Separation from Whole Blood
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #62

Mohan, Karthika

Nonhost selective toxins produced by Diaporthe helianthi and D. gulyae infecting sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.)
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #64

Natarajan, Vikneshwari

Aberrant pericytes in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: effects on endothelial-pericyte adhesion, vascular integrity, and tumor microenvironment
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #66

Ozoude, Chukwuebuka

Development of hypoxia-responsive polymersomes for drug delivery to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) cells
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #68

Razzak, Md

Computational Insights on Ligand-Induced Spin Multiplicity in Nickel (II) Complexes Featuring Diamine Moiety
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #70

Salam, Abdul

Experimental Study of the Electrochemical Performance of Low-temperature Proton-exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #72

Sun, Wen

The Next Generation of Energy Storage Devices - Supercapacitors
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #74

Akter, Moreom

The Influence of AGN Feedback on Star Formation in Spiral Galaxies
Abstract

Master's Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session A

Poster #76

Mukaila, Taofeek

Exploring the Interactions Between Soil-Borne Micro-organisms
Abstract

Master's Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #78

Hall, Rhiannon

Buzzing Through Change: Landscape Ecology to Unravel Bumble Bee Dynamics in the Northern Great Plains
Abstract

Master's Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session A

Poster #80

Badsha, MD Abdur Rahim

Bioplastic from Agricultural Byproducts as Potential Replacement for Synthetic Plastic
Abstract

Doctoral Student

Mayville State University

Poster Session B

Poster #5

Fernando, Ashan

Ab-initio investigation of the swelling behavior of Montmorillonite clay and MXenes in the presence of cations.
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #7

Grindeland, Jenna

Characterization of a Novel Hydrogel Matrix for 3D Cell Culture and Co-culture Systems
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #9

Ifrene, Ghoulem

Transforming Concepts into Reality: The Journey from 3D-Model to a 3D-Print
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #11

Mahadurage, Chiranthi

Aggregation-induced emission of hyperbranched poly(silyl ether)s end-capped by benzyl alcohol and cinnamyl alcohol
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #13

Mwaura, Njiru

Visualization of abaqus odb files in Nvidia-Omniverse platform
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #15

Oas, Victoria

DFT Study of Optical Properties for Potential Photosensitizers in Photo-Dynamic Therapy
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session B

Poster #17

Saha, Biraj

Comprehensive Analysis of Heavy Metal Contamination in Daily Consumer Foods from U.S. Market: Health Risk Assessment Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session B

Poster #19

Silva, Victoria

Characterizing the role of focal adhesions in breast cancer epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT)
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #21

Xue, Yujie

Synthesis of Highly Near-Infrared Persistent Luminescence Nanoparticles for Bioimaging
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #23

Zhao, Lun

Talk to Talon: Enhancing Your Research with AI
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #25

Mahmoudian, Kiana

Synthesis and Characterization of Gelatin Methacrylate Hydrogel Microparticles for Biomedical Applications
Abstract

Master's Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session B

Poster #27

Adhikarige, Ushan

Elucidating the Oxidation Mechanisms in Cr2AlB2 Using Density Functional Theory and Thermodynamic Modeling
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #57

Bamunu Arachchige, Thilini

Community Instrument for Validation of ICESat-2-derived Measurements of Snow- and Ice Properties
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #59

Kankanamge, Bashini

Impact of doping on oxidation behavior of MoAlB
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #61

Londe, Roland Lemlack

Investigating the Presence of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Window Installation Materials
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #63

Musbau, Riswat

Synthesis of Amphiphilic Polyesters: Ring-Opening Copolymerization of PEG-Functionalized Epoxides and Cyclic Anhydrides for Polymeric Micelle Formation
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #65

Ussher, Bernard

GC-MS Characterization of Quinoa Extracts for Cancer Intervention
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #67

Perera, Chandana

Synthesis of Poly(silyl ether-ester)s as Potential Drug Delivery Systems and Bioimaging Agents
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #69

Che Mughe, Herbert

Graphene Quantum Dot Based Fluorescent Nanozyme for Sensitive Detection of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADPH)
Abstract

Doctoral Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #71

Samadi Koucheksaraee, Arvin

Leveraging Machine Learning and TVF-EMD for Improved Streamflow Forecasting
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session B

Poster #73

Tani, Sakurako

All-in-one, multi-detection systems for extreme environments
Abstract

Doctoral Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session B

Poster #75

Holte, Nicholas

An Optimized Approximation for the Geometry of an Earth Reentry Vehicle
Abstract

Master's Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #77

Yeboah, Frank

Exploring the feasibility and sustainability of renewable energy technologies for Tribal Nations: A multi-case study approach
Abstract

Master's Student

University of North Dakota

Poster Session B

Poster #79

Mankara Sureshbabu, Bijula

Exploring Soil Microbial Diversity in North Dakota: Implications for Plant Disease Management
Abstract

Master's Student

North Dakota State University

Poster Session B

Poster #81

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