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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DR. JACK CHESSA
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CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Congratulations graduating Mechanical Engineering Class of Spring 2021. This goes for all of those receiving their bachelor’s of science degrees, master’s of science degrees and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering this semester. I and the faculty of the department sincerely applaud your achievements in graduating with these degrees this semester and we don’t believe that it is hyperbolic in any way to recognize the unique situation that you are graduating under.
I and the faculty and staff from the department really wish you all the best in your future rise of your careers and really looking forward to seeing that path that you choose to follow and that path to the higher destinies. So, congratulations graduates of Spring 2021.
LIST OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES
PH.D. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1. Billah, Kazi Md Masum 2. Makeswaran, Nanthakishore 3. Valenzuela Brok, Jonathan 4. Zade, Vishal Bhimrao
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1. Abu-Issa, Ahmad 2. Alcantar, Jacob 3. Azmi, Muhammad 4. Castillo, Jairo 5. Castrejon Ponce, Pablo 6. Centeno, Victoria 7. Luevano, Dominique 8. Orrantia Muela, Mario 9. Ramirez Garcia, Diego 10. Reza, Elizabeth 11. Varela, Jaime
Students that have completed a degree with a thesis option.
MESSAGES FROM OUR GRADUATES
KAZI MD MASUM BILLAH | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering I am privileged to pursue my Ph.D. degree at UTEP Mechanical Engineering Program. I am grateful for all the opportunities created by the mentors and faculties at UTEP, NIST, and ORNL. I am thankful to my parents, wife, and son for their unwavering support of this journey. Now, it’s a payback time and I am looking forward to doing so.
NANTHAKISHORE MAKESWARAN | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering My path to my Ph.D. was not always easy, but I have been excessively fortunate to have the unfailing support of my family, guidance of my advisor, and the camaraderie of my fellow students at UTEP. With their support, my journey has been made, not just possible, but also worthwhile and fulfilling.
JONATHAN VALENZUELA BROK | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering I want to thank my family for all their support and love throughout this journey. I would also like to thank cSETR and its staff for giving me the tools necessary to succeeded during my years at UTEP and beyond.
VISHAL BHIMRAO ZADE | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. is a journey which demands personal sacrifices and support from all quadrants of your personal life. I have been fortunate enough to make a few sacrifices and receive plenty of support from my friends, family, and wonderful people at UTEP. Without their support, this journey would have been extremely difficult. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity.
JACOB ALCANTAR | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering To my friends, colleagues, and professors, I had the opportunity of having over my academic career, thank you for accompanying me on this path. To my parents, thank you for all the sacrifices that you have made to ensure my academic success.
JAIRO CASTILLO | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Most importantly, I would like to dedicate this academic achievement to my parents who have given me everything from nothing, to my loved ones who give me the strength to endure any obstacle that presents itself, and last but not least my mentors that have prepared me for the journey ahead. Through difficulties to honors.
VICTORIA CENTENO | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Thank you to my parents and my boyfriend for encouraging me to apply to the master’s program and for supporting me throughout my time at UTEP. Thank you to Dr. Yirong Lin and the research group for pushing me to become my best. I will always be grateful and proud to be part of the research family under Dr. Lin.
DOMINIQUE LUEVANO | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering I am thankful for the opportunity I had at The University of Texas at El Paso. Grateful for my family for their encouragement and constant support. I knew coming back as an alumnus would be the right decision in continuing my education.
MARIO ORRANTIA MUELA |Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering I would like to recognize my family, which includes my mom, dad, two brothers, my grandparents, and specially my sister for all their patience and help throughout this graduate journey. This achievement is dedicated to each of you, IMPOSSIBLE without your support. Thank You Fam!
DIEGO RAMIREZ GARCIA | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering I would like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my career and my managers as both empowered me to continue pursuing my career as well as working full time. Thanks to them, I was able to grow both academically and professionally. The opportunities that my family allowed me to have, have not gone unnoticed.
ELIZABETH REZA | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering I would like to thank to all of my loved ones who have supported me during this journey. I am eternally grateful for my mentor, Dr. Yirong Lin, and the amazing research group I have had the honor to work and grow in. UTEP’s tradition of access and excellence is the reason I can go into the professional world feeling confident in my role as an engineer and a leader. Go Miners!
