Doctoral Students Win Awards at Hayes Research Forum

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Sai Kamarajugadda and Farzad Ahmadkhanlou, doctoral students in mechanical engineering, respectively took first and second place at the Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum in the engineering discipline.

Now in its 22nd year, the Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum is co-sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students, the Graduate School and the Office of Research at Ohio State. The Forum is held each year to provide professional development experience for graduate students, encourage graduate students to share their research and to recognize outstanding scholarship within the University.

Kamarajugadda, who also placed first in the 2007 competition, studies the modeling of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and presented his research on the optimal use of platinum within electrodes' catalyst layers, particularly within the cathode catalyst later. His research findings not only won him first place at the competition, but a $350 cash prize and a $500 grant for travel to future conferences.

Ahmadkhanlou's research focuses on developing next generation force feedback systems by combining novel Magnetorheological (MR) fluid based systems with microstructural analysis and advanced control system design.  He was awarded a $200 cash prize and a $250 travel grant.

Congratulations to both winners!

 
Category: Graduate