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)