Introducing the bright minds in the realm of Computer Science at Kennesaw State! Our
PhD student highlights celebrates excellence, innovation and dedication within the
world of academia. Meet the future leaders who are pushing the boundaries of technology,
conducting groundbreaking research and shaping the digital landscape of tomorrow.
Explore their stories, achievements and contributions to the ever-evolving field of
Computer Science, as we showcase the passion and brilliance of our exceptional doctoral
students.
Cohort 2022
Emin Mary Abraham
Hometown:India
Degrees:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Master of Technology in Computer Cognition Technology
Shapna Akter
Hometown:Bangladesh
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishment:Being accepted in a journal paper as a first author.
Syed Md Shamsul Alam
Hometown:Dhaka,Bangladesh
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:My first paper was published in the IEEE conference.
Abm. Adnan Azmee
Hometown:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:I stood 5th from Bangladesh in Information-Technology Engineers Examination.
Jobair Hossain Faruk
Hometown:Barishal, Bangladesh
Degrees:Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering
Master of Technology in Software Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:Best paper award for one of my research papers at IEEE International Conference on
Health Informatics (ICHI) 2022.
Thinh Le
Hometown: Vietnam
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishment:I am just starting out in the field of Quantum Computing. I'm also interested in the
application of Data Science particularly anomaly detection to smart homes.
Manh Nguyen
Hometown:Nghe, Vietnam
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishments:After my Freshmen year ended, I decided to take on the challenge of learning the English language. I am from Vietnam, and it is a very big deal to learn the English language. I received my IELTS test results in July 2017 and received an amazing score. I am very proud of these accomplishments because I became accountable for my own decisions and furthering myself from many different angles.
Pablo Ordonez
Hometown:Brookhaven, Georgia
Degrees:Master of Science in Computer Science
Doctor of Medicine, General Surgeon
Biggest Accomplishments:I have three big accomplishments that I deeply care about. They are becoming a father,
having a patent and being able to save people's lives.
David Stabler
Hometown:Marietta, Georgia
Degrees:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishment: I received an outstanding part time teaching award in the college of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University.
Navneet Verma
Degrees: Master of Business Administration in Management Science
Master of Science in Computer Science & Mathematics
Biggest Accomplishment: I enjoy solving business problems using artificial intelligence and applied mathematics.
Cohort 2023
Umme Afifa
Hometown:Chattogram, Bangladesh
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Engineering
Master of Science in Information and Communication Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:I participated in and successfully completed all the requirements of the 10th Summer School on Laser and Laer Applications (SSOLLA), organized by the Advanced Photonics Research Institute (APRI), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea.
El Arbi Belfarsi
Hometown:Safi, Morocco
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishment:Throughout the last four years, I have offered academic tutoring and mentorship to
hundreds of university students to make progress towards their STEM degrees.
Lingtao Chen
Hometown:Fuzhou, China
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computational Science & Pure Math
Biggest Accomplishment: I published a paper while I was completing an internship at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Nobel Dhar
Hometown:Sylhet, Bangladesh
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:First-authored publication on Bengali Text Summarization at an IEEE conference.
Ethan Hunt
Hometown:Woodstock, Georgia
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Pure Mathematics.
Biggest Accomplishment:My current research is what I am most proud of. The paper I am currently working on
deals with finding a new algorithm to find Hamiltonian Paths.
Md Majedul Islam
Hometown:Chandpur, Bangladesh
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:Having my research work published at several reputed conferences. Also, my name is
included in the Firefox browser's "about:credits" page for my contributions.
Md Romyull Islam
Hometown: Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods
Biggest Accomplishments: Achieved the honor of being the top student of the year in the entire department while pursuing my master's degree.
Ilia Jahanshahi
Hometown:Mashhad, Iran
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:Receiving a direct Ph.D. admission in my chosen area of expertise.
Nitin Jha
Hometown:Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Physics
Biggest Accomplishment:I am the second person in my whole family to get accepted into a Ph.D. program. I
also am the first to get a Ph.D. admission from my high school (DAV NIT) in my hometown.
Mourya Teja Kunuku
Hometown: Rajahmundry, Andhra pradesh India
Degrees: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Achievement: For years, I had dreamt of delving deep into research, contributing to the pool of knowledge in my field, and making a lasting impact on society. The decision to take a leap of faith and start my Ph.D. became a defining moment. Each day is a new opportunity to expand my horizons, engage with brilliant minds, and uncover the mysteries of my chosen field. Surrounded by like-minded individuals who share my thirst for knowledge, I have found encouragement, support, and mentorship. As I immerse myself in the pursuit of my Ph.D., I feel a profound sense of purpose. The decision to pursue a Ph.D. has taught me that sometimes the greatest rewards lie on the other side of fear. It is a testament to my belief that following one's passion is the key to a truly fulfilling life. I am filled with gratitude and excitement for the journey ahead.
Jui Mhatre
Hometown:Mumbai, India
Degrees:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Achievement:My paper got published in ACM /SIGAPP Symposium conference.
Viraaji Mothukuri
Hometown:Hyderabad, India
Degrees:Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
Master of Science in Software Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:In my enriching career journey, two significant milestones stand out. One, earning
the Best Paper Award from FGCS in 2022, which is a nod to the impact of my research.
Two, while at JP Morgan & Chase, I made pivotal contributions leading to a pending
patents and industry awards, underscoring my knack for innovation on Data Science
projects.
Kiran Mai Narnavaram
Hometown:Madanapalle, India
Degrees:Master of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Biggest Accomplishment:I worked as Software Developer at Eureka IT solutions Pvt Ltd
Kazi Fahim Ahmad Nasif
Hometown:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Degrees:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Data Science
Biggest Accomplishment:Forecasting Humidity of Dhaka City for "Bangladesh Meteorological Department".
Francis Nweke
Hometown:Enugu, Nigeria
Degree:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishment:My proudest accomplishment was completing my bachelor's degree with First-Class Honors.
P.S. Since I am now a proud Owl, This is also a major achievement, right? I mean, “Hoo” wouldn't be impressed by my nocturnal prowess and ability to hoot on key?
Christopher Regan
Hometown: Newnan GA, (but I was born in Cincinnati OH)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development
Master of Science in Computer Science
Biggest Accomplishment:I developed solutions using Federated Learning, a machine learning approach, and applied
these techniques to real-world datasets. This work led to the publication of a paper
in an Elsevier ScienceDirect journal, Machine Learning with Applications, on the use
of Federated Learning for IoT botnet attack detection. Beyond research, I've also
applied my skills in a practical context. I've maintained and managed a public-facing
personal blog site, regularly updating content to engage with the audience and continue
my growth as a writer.
Nishat Tasnim
Hometown:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Degrees:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods
Biggest Accomplishment:I was recognized as a top performer in the AI Professional Training Program conducted
by the ICT Division of Bangladesh.
