Computer Science PhD Student Highlights

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.

  • Emin Mary Abraham.

    Emin Mary Abraham

    Hometown: India

    Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

    Master of Technology in Computer Cognition Technology


    Shapna Akter.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    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

    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 成人直播.


    Navneet Verma.

    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.


  • Umme Afifa.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.  

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    Christopher Regan

    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.

    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.


    Long Thang Vu.

    Long Thang Vu

    Hometown: Haiduong, Vietnam 

    Degree: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems 

    Biggest Accomplishment: VNU Excellent Undergraduate Dissertation 


    Yinning Zhang.

    Yinning Zhang

    Hometown: Zhejiang, China

    Degrees:  Master of Science in Software Engineering

    Master of Education  in Learning, Design, and Technology

    Master of Engineering in Technology of Computer Application

    Bachelor of Education in Educational Technology

    Biggest Accomplishment: I am proud of my academic achievements. I am also a proud mother to my three beautiful children.