Graduate Students and Alumni

Elnaz Nikoumanesh Ph.D. ’27

Once obtaining her Ph.D. in chemical engineering, she hopes to apply her knowledge in soft matter and experience in industry to design innovative products.

Ali Rabiee Ph.D. ’27

Ali Rabiee is excited to build impactful, real-world applications, grow his industry experience, and ultimately launch a startup.

Jaymes Connor Dionne Ph.D. ’25

Jaymes Dionne worked a lot with battery material research with a focus on next-generation batteries and novel materials like covalent organic frameworks.

Liyuan Gong, Ph.D. ’25

Liyuan Gong has received her doctorate from URI and she will begin postdoctoral training at the University at Buffalo in biomedical engineering.

Andrew Sheerin, M.S. ’23, Ph.D. ’25

Andrew Sheerin, civil and environmental engineering, pursues commercialization of his startup.

Carrie Ellis M.S. ’25

Carrie Ellis chose to forgo an industry career and instead chase a dream to work for a non-profit, Engineers Without Borders.

Jesse Duroha, Ph.D. ’23

After earning his Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering, Jesse became a post-doctoral fellow and lead researcher for a team of interdisciplinary of energy experts.