Batuhan Bozkurt is a Ph.D. candidate developing novel drug and gene delivery systems. He has over a decade of research experience, in addition to multiple patents and peer-reviewed publications.

Bassel Elgharbawy is a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering. He seeks to advance next-generation communication and biomedical systems, fostering innovation in research, industry, and education.

Maryam Foroozmehr is a Ph.D. candidate who specializes in molecular dynamics simulations, protein modeling, and computational design. Her research focuses on understanding protein dynamics for applications in drug development, enzyme engineering, and food science innovation.

Momchil Gavrilov is completing his M.S. in biomedical engineering at the Bionic Engineering and Assistive Robotics (BEAR) lab. His research aims to improve the adoption of critical technologies studied through the lens of neuroprosthetics.

Marie Klein is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. She studies adaptation mechanisms in the tree species Populus trichocarpa to develop drought-resistant bioenergy crops, aiming to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy.

Armin Mafakheri is a Ph.D. candidate in plant genetics at UC Davis, investigating how hops adapt to their environment. His focus is on breeding climate-resilient, low-input varieties.

Connor Patton is a Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering at UC Davis and is developing innovative materials to combat smoke-taint in wines. Connor’s work applies selective adsorption to precisely target free volatile phenols associated with wildfire smoke exposure while preserving the natural matrix of the wines.

Valentina Roel is a Ph.D. Candidate in the horticulture and agronomy program at UC Davis. Her research focuses on nitrogen management, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions in cropping systems. She is particularly interested in quantifying the trade-offs and synergies between crop productivity, environmental impacts, and ecosystem services.

Abbibrinda Senthil is a master’s student in forensic science at UC Davis, specializing in DNA analysis and molecular biology. She plans to continue her research in the Centre for Health and Environment and the UC Davis Orthopedics Lab, advancing innovations in environmental health, forensics, and biomedical science.