Helen Hardin Honors College
Student Research Forum Awardees
The University of Memphis Student Research Forum is an annual event which showcases the diverse research of undergraduate and graduate students. The purpose is to provide an outlet for students matriculating at the University of Memphis to present their research to a panel of faculty judges in their respective disciplines. This forum enables students to develop their presentation skills and present their research in a formal, supportive environment.
2026 Undergraduate Award Winners
Engineering
Nima Aflaki (1st)
David Adaway (2nd)
Liberal & Fine Arts
Bishar Ahmed (1st)
Life & Health Sciences
Helen Tran (1st)
Kaitlyn Brewer (2nd)
Math & Computer Science
Thika You (1st)
Miguel Juan Sebastian (2nd)
Physical & Applied Sciences
Subhana Mufti (1st)
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Jasmine Blake (1st)
Leann Rosson (2nd)
Business
N/A
Education
N/A
2026 Graduate Award Winners
Business
Peyton Berry (1st)
Education
Kalyani Garde (1st)
Kimberly de Lara-Staunton (2nd)
Engineering
Kashta Dozier-Muhammad (1st)
Saliha Qamar (2nd)
Liberal & Fine Arts
Mark Cellini (1st)
Lora Yopp (2nd)
Life & Health Sciences
David Basnet and Maziar Ganji (1st (tie))
Eden Landry; Syeda Mashnia Tasnim; Ferial Ahmadi; Briana Robinson (2nd(ties))
Math & Computer Science
Uttaran Choudhurry (1st)
Hema Siva Gayathri Dalavayi (2nd)
Physical & Applied Sciences
Suprava Shah (1st)
Hadi Heydarizadeh Shali (2nd)
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Zachary Mikkelson (1st)
Elaine Mooney (2nd)