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Fun moments and social activities with my research group and fellow graduate students at Georgia Tech, National Labs, and Conferences.
Game Night!
Having fun with board games during our Christmas party. Nothing beats a good strategy game to bring the research group together for some friendly competition!
Surprise Birthday Celebration!
We surprised Prof. Molzahn for his birthday! It's always great to celebrate our amazing advisor who makes research both challenging and enjoyable.
Christmas Party!
Our research group Christmas celebration at Prof. Molzahn's house. These get-togethers are the best way to unwind after long hours in the lab and bond as a team!
Celebrating Dr. Alejandro’s PhD Defense!
Celebrating a labmate's successful PhD defense at AltaToro in Atlanta, GA with the GOAL Lab. Congratulations again, Dr. Alejandro!
Persian Dinner with AI4OPT Labmates!
Enjoying a Persian dinner with AI4OPT labmates at Yalda Restaurant, bringing together different factions of our AI divisions across Energy, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.
Reunited with a Mentor!
So great to reconnect with my former GT faculty from my first year in the PhD, Ana Mazmishvili, at the Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Awards ceremony. Always inspiring to celebrate great educators!
Back in Chicago for Argonne Training!
Sightseeing around Chicago with friends during the Argonne National Lab training program. The city never gets old!
Chicago River — DoE CyberForce Hackathon!
A quick visit to the Chicago River with friends during the DoE-sponsored CyberForce Hackathon. Great break between long hacking sessions!
Exploring Downtown Chicago!
Taking in the Chicago skyline and architecture during the Argonne Training visit. Always something new to discover in the Loop!
Skydeck Tour at Willis Tower!
Standing 1,353 feet up on the Skydeck at Willis Tower with friends — the views over Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline are unreal.
Sushi Night after Week One of HPC Workshop!
Celebrating the end of a packed first week of the High-Performance Computing workshop with friends over sushi in Chicago. Well earned!
Internship at Los Alamos National Lab!
Wrapping up my internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory with great conversations and memories from the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico.
AI4OPT Reunion!
Great to see former AI4OPT Energy division postdoc Prof. Rabab Haider, now an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, present on fast algorithms for large-scale optimization in renewable-rich power systems. Inspiring to see her journey!
Ghana Independence Night 2026 at GT!
A great night of teachings and networking at the GT-hosted Ghanaian independence event in 2026! Awesome hearing from keynote speaker Mr. Oko Buckle, Senior VP and General Manager (Southeast U.S.) at Burns and McDonnell.
Karaoke Night!
Fall 2025 collaborative karaoke event bringing together students from Ethiopian & Eritrean, Ghanaian, African, African-American, and Caribbean student associations. Music truly brings everyone together!
Supporting a Fellow PhD Student at ACS!
Supporting a fellow PhD student's presentation at the American Chemical Society conference at the Georgia World Congress Center. Great to cheer on colleagues and engage with interdisciplinary research!
Birthday Celebration with Fellow PhD Students!
Fellow PhD students across Georgia Tech GSA and Clemson coming together to celebrate my birthday. So grateful for this wonderful community that makes graduate school an incredible journey!
Helping Kids with Electronics Project!
Volunteering with STEM Santa Fe helping K-12 students build laser harps and guitars with electronics in association with the STEM Santa Fe Organisation. Inspiring the next generation of makers!
Ghana Independence Night 2025 at GSU!
Celebrating Ghana's independence at Georgia State University with fellow Ghanaian graduate students and Prof. Amekudzi-Kennedy from Georgia Tech's Civil Engineering department. Proud moments with the community!
NSBE50 Conference!
Representing at the National Society of Black Engineers Conference NSBE50 in Georgia at the World Congress Center. Amazing networking and scholarship opportunities!
Seasons Greetings from FCGS!
Celebrating Christmas 2024 with the Fellowship of Christian Graduate Students at Georgia Tech. A wonderful community bringing together faith, friendship, and joy during the holiday season!
Presenting AI for Energy Optimization!
Sharing my passion for AI applications in power systems with motivated high school students from Denmark High School. Inspiring the next generation to explore careers in AI and energy optimization!
Buzz and Me at GT Awards Ceremony!
A fun moment posing with Buzz, Georgia Tech's iconic mascot, at the annual Up With The White and Gold student engagement awards ceremony in 2026. Great recognition of our community contributions!
Machine Learning CS7641 Group Project!
Final group photo with my Machine Learning CS7641 team. We utilized unsupervised learning, supervised learning, and optimization techniques to develop congestion mitigation strategies for metro Atlanta.
Marvel's Ironheart Filming at Georgia Tech!
The filming of the Ironheart TV series took place at my AI Institute for Optimization office at Georgia Tech (Coda Building). It was a really cool moment showcasing Georgia Tech as an AI and technology hub.
Visit from Prof. Priya Donti!
A visit from Prof. Priya Donti from MIT to my second lab at Georgia Tech, the Grid Optimization and Algorithms Lab. It is always great to interact with her and bounce ideas around.
Bringing Power Grids to Life with MPower Boards!
Excited to work with my undergraduate research assistant Audrey Vu (ECE GT, 2028) and Prof. Molzahn on MPower Boards, a hands-on platform using 3D printing, LEDs, and real-time simulations to make power systems more interactive and engaging.