Fall 2024 Doctoral Ceremony Program

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DOCTORAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY CLASS OF 2024

December 12, 2024

Dear Doctoral Candidates, On behalf of the Graduate School, the graduate faculty, and the university community, I am honored to be able to offer my congratulations to all the doctoral candidates who graduated in August and who are graduating now in December of 2024. You have achieved a truly remarkable milestone in your academic career. I am sure that the road was not easy, and that you persisted and overcame challenges in pursuit of your goal of earning the title of Doctor. It is a great pleasure for us to participate in this special recognition of the hooding ceremony. The hooding itself is an active reminder of the welcoming of you into the intellectual community as peers, members who have reached the highest academic accomplishment. No matter your career trajectory, you will wear the mantel of your doctoral education into everything you do.

In addition to you own recognition, it is important that we also acknowledge your contributions, through your research efforts, to the university’s broader success. You are an active participant in the recognition of Mississippi State University as a Carnegie very high activity R1 research institution. You have worked shoulder to shoulder with our faculty and research staff to help us continue to reach this significant goal each year. Thank you for the important role you have played in our faculty’s and our institution’s continued success. Whether you are completing your first degree with us, or you are a triple degree recipient, you are a member of the Bulldog family. We wish you every success in your future career endeavors. We also hope you will stay connected and continue to see Mississippi State as a home. We are excited to see what you will do next.

All the best,

Angi Elsea Bourgeois, Ph.D. Interim Dean - The Graduate School Dean - College of Architecture, Art, and Design

ORDER CEREMONY of

The Graduate School, Mississippi State University® Doctoral Commencement Ceremony 4:00 pm | Thursday, December 12, 2024 | Lee Hall | Bettersworth Auditorium

Prelude

Mr. Trent Smith-Hawkins Organist

Processional

“Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar

Welcome

Dr. Brien Henry Associate Dean The Graduate School

Dr. Angi Bourgeois Interim Dean - The Graduate School Dean - College of Architecture, Art, and Design

Dr. David Shaw Provost and Executive Vice President Mississippi State University

Dr. Mark Keenum President Mississippi State University

THE DOCTORAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Dr. Scott Willard Dean College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Rick Travis Dean College of Education

Dr. Teresa Jayroe Dean James Worth Bagley College of Engineering

Dr. Robert A. Green Dean College of Forest Resources

Dr. Wes Burger Dean College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Nicholas Frank Dean Recessional

Mr. Trent Smith-Hawkins Closi

Please join us after the ceremony for a reception honoring our doctoral graduates.

Foster Ballroom, Second Floor - Colvard Student Union

DOCTORAL CANDIDATES Fall 2024

College of

AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

RAMANDEEP KUMAR SHARMA​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n P l a n t a n d S o i l S c i e n c e s​ Concentration - Agronomy DISSERTATION TITLE

A tripartite study on climate change, nitrogen-sulfur interactions, and sulfur’s role in Mississippi corn production​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J a g m a n d e e p D h i l l o n

ANDREW BEALL COLE​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o o d S c i e n c e , N u t r i t i o n ,​ a n d H e a l t h P r o m o t i o n​ Concentration - Nutrition DISSERTATION TITLE

Effects of a SNAP-Ed social marketing campaign on behavior change B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. S y l v i a B y r d a n d ​ D r. H o l l i S e i t z​

T YLER SCOTT SOIGNIER​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n P l a n t a n d S o i l S c i e n c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n - A g r o n o m y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Evaluation of subsurface drainage in a cotton and soybean production system in Mississippi B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B r i a n P i e r a l i s i​

College of AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

KRIST Y MARIE MCANDREW​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n L i f e S c i e n c e s​ Concentration - Entomology DISSERTATION TITLE

Characterizing threats to coastal forests by a native defoliator and non-native woodborer B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. N a t r a j K r i s h n a n​

HUNTER KELLY WALT​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C o m p u t a t i o n a l B i o l o g y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Using genomics and transcriptomics as a tool to understand unique phenotypes of hemipteran insects that are relevant to agriculture and public health B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. N a t r a j K r i s h n a n​

BENJAMIN MILES​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o o d S c i e n c e , N u t r i t i o n ,​ a n d H e a l t h P r o m o t i o n​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n - F o o d S c i e n c e a n d Te c h n o l o g y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

A multivariate analysis of coliform microbial dynamics and intervention efficacy in a complex ready-to-eat beef value stream B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. H a r t B a i l e y

College of AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

OL ADAYO EMMANUEL APALOWO​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o o d S c i e n c e , N u t r i t i o n ,​ a n d H e a l t h P r o m o t i o n​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n - F u n c t i o n a l F o o d s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Physiological roles of selenoprotein H in age-related trace element regulation and selenoprotein expression in mice B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J o e l Ko m a ke c h​

REBEKAH BUC KLEY SPARKS​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n H u m a n D e v e l o p m e n t​ a n d F a m i l y S c i e n c e​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Longitudinal influences of parental relationships on positive adolescent functioning B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. D o n n a Pe t e r s o n

SENA ISBILIR​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n L i f e S c i e n c e s​ Concentration - Entomology DISSERTATION TITLE

Assessment of molecular and biochemical resistance mechanisms in soybean looper (Chrysodeixis includens) to diamide insecticides B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. S e u n g - J o o n A h n​

College of AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

College of

ARTS & SCIENCES

ALEXANDER CUTRIGHT​

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemis tr y DISSERTATION TITLE

Biothermodynamics of metal and DNA coordination to the pneumococcal transcription factors AdcR, SczA, and CopR B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J o s e p h E m e r s o n

NIROSH UDAYANGA DISSANAYAKE MUDIYANSEL AGE​ D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C h e m i s t r y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Ruthenium(II)-catalyzed intramolecular and intermolecular hydroarylation via stereoselective C–H bond activation B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J o s e p h E m e r s o n​

ASHLEY RENEE PATE​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Examination of the impact of discriminatory legislation on gender minority stress and suicide desire and intent in gender minority adults B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M i c h a e l N a d o r f f​

DEEPALI M. DHRUVE​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Examining the impact of de-escalation training for rural Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers: Using simulation to assess behavioral outcomes B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M i c h a e l N a d o r f f​

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

COURTNEY KAY MASON​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Expanding the emotional cascade model of borderline personality disorder with negative thoughts, thought control strategies, suicide attempts, and non-suicidal self-injury B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M i c h a e l N a d o r f f​

NATHAN BARCL AY​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Buffering the strained relation between masculinity ​ and social support with self-compassion B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M i c h a e l N a d o r f f​

EVANS FOSU​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C h e m i s t r y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Synthesis, isolation, and characterization of imidazole-based abnormal N-heterocyclic carbene (aNHC) pincer complexes of group 10 metals (Ni, Pd, Pt): catalysts towards dinitrogen reduction, and materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ke i t h H o l l i s​

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

HAIFA AL ALI​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n P h y s i c s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Exploring single particles through optical trapping and advanced laser spectroscopy techniques B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C h u j i Wa n g

JUSTIN AARON JAC KSON​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n P u b l i c Po l i c y ​ and Administration DISSERTATION TITLE

The determinants of turnover intentions among U.S. Federal employees: Investigating the moderating roles of organizational publicness B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J u l i u s N u k p e z a h​

REZWAN TANVIR​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n B i o l o g i c a l S c i e n c e s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Exploring the plant orphan gene QQS: Unveiling its molecular mechanism, functional network, and agricultural implications B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. L i n g L i​

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

KAREN KELLEY​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Reconceptualizing the relations between impulsivity, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism using variableand person-centered approaches B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C l i f f M c K i n n e y​

JENNA KATELYN KILGORE​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

An examination of depressive symptoms of African Americans as a part of a complex system B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. S a m W i n e r a n d D r. C l i f f M c K i n n e y

RAC HEL KATHERINE SCOTT​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Living with mamaw and pawpaw: Examining the impact of context when raising one's grandchildren B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. D a n i e l l e N a d o r f f​

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

L AKAN L. POWELL​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n P u b l i c Po l i c y and Administration DISSERTATION TITLE

Accountability matters: An in-depth analysis of institutional faculty support programs and how they impact Black faculty B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. E d d i e F r e n c h

KYMARA D. SNEED​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n H i s t o r y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Mississippi mud: Race, agriculture, and disharmony in the era of civil rights B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J a m e s G i e s e n

KWABENA ANSONG BOATENG​

Doctor of Philosophy in Mat hematical Sciences DISSERTATION TITLE

Advances in cluster detection via order statistics, renewal processes and model selection methods with applications to financial forensic statistics​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Q i a n Z h o u

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

SHELBY HART DUDGEON​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n M a t h e m a t i c a l S c i e n c e s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Anomaly detection with extreme value and uncertainty considerations B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Q i a n Z h o u

BANDAR ALRESHIDI​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n M a t h e m a t i c a l S c i e n c e s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Analysis of positive solutions for classes of nonlinear boundary value problems B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Q i a n Z h o u

SAKIE JAL ADHA ARAC HC HIGE

Doctor of Philosophy in Mat hematical Sciences DISSERTATION TITLE

Survival analysis in the presence of independent or dependent censoring B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Q i a n Z h o u

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

MAX C HRISTIAN WAMSLEY​ D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C h e m i s t r y​​​​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Instrument and methodology development for expanding the capabilities of optical spectroscopic techniques B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. D e n n i s S m i t h J r.​

GUSTAVO ADOLFO MUÑOZ RUIZ Doctor of Philosophy in Chemis tr y DISSERTATION TITLE

Synthesis of hexafluoroisopropylidene (6F) polyarylenes via interfacial polymerization of aromatic monomers with hexafluoroacetone trihydrate B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. D e n n i s S m i t h J r.

C HRISTINE WILLIAMS​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n P u b l i c Po l i c y and Administration DISSERTATION TITLE

Evaluating depictions of representation: An analysis of female law enforcement officers in prime-time fictional entertainment television B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C h r i s t i n e R u s h a n d D r. L e s l i e B a ke r​

MIC HAEL A SARAH PATOILO​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n A p p l i e d P s y c h o l o g y ​ Concentration – Clinical Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Investigating the effects of multiple concussions on neuropsychological performance B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B e n Po r t e r

College of ARTS & SCIENCES

College of

EDUCATION

MALIA SC HIMMINGER​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – H i g h e r E d u c a t i o n L e a d e r s h i p​ DISSERTATION TITLE

International student-athletes' agency, authorship, and voice at U.S. Higher education institutions B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. E r i c M oy e n

JUNC HEN GUO​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l P s y c h o l o g y​ Concentration – Sc hool Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

The impact of stimulus set size on efficiency of sight words training B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. H a i l e y R i p p l e​

CL AY TON MIC HAEL WHALEN​ D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n K i n e s i o l o g y​ Concentration – Spor t Studies DISSERTATION TITLE

Three rival versions of physical education: A macintyrean analysis of the field B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. G r e g g Tw i e t m e y e r​

SANGWON NA​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n K i n e s i o l o g y​ Concentration – Spor t Studies DISSERTATION TITLE

Humblebragging as a self-promotional strategy on social media B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. G r e g g Tw i e t m e y e r

College of EDUCATION

HUNTER CRAIG DERBY​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n K i n e s i o l o g y​ Concentration – Exercise Science DISSERTATION TITLE

The physiological and biomechanical effects of awkward working postures

B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. H a r i s h C h a n d e r​

ORL ANDRIA DAR'SHAY BEAMON​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l P s y c h o l o g y​ Concentration – Sc hool Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Examining barriers in building multicultural competency within school psychology faculty B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ta w n y E v a n s - M c C l e o n​

SCOUT JOSEPH SAVOY​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l P s y c h o l o g y​ Concentration – Sc hool Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Adverse childhood experiences, behavioral problems, and the role of positive childhood experiences B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ta w n y E v a n s - M c C l e o n​

TASHINA RENÉ VANDERWOUDE​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l P s y c h o l o g y​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – S c h o o l P s y c h o l o g y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

How teacher-student relationships affect child and adolescent resilience B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ka y l a B a t e s - B r a n t l e y a n d D r. Ta w n y E v a n s - M c C l e o n​

College of EDUCATION

MADISON BILLINGSLEY RING​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l P s y c h o l o g y​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – S c h o o l P s y c h o l o g y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Evaluating the effects of incremental rehearsal at increasing drivers permit exam material knowledge for individuals with ASD​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ka y l a B a t e s - B r a n t l e y ​

AIESHA L. BROOKS​

D o c t o r o f E d u c a t i o n i n E d u c a t i o n​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – P - 12 S c h o o l L e a d e r s h i p DISSERTATION TITLE

Understanding the correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement amongst high school students in rural Mississippi B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M y r o n L a b a t ​ a n d D r. L e i g h A n n M c M u l l a n​

LORI PARKMAN NAIL​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – P - 12 S c h o o l L e a d e r s h i p DISSERTATION TITLE

The effect of teacher efficacy on career technical education program participation in select Mississippi schools B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M y r o n L a b a t

PATRIC K MILLER​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – P - 12 S c h o o l L e a d e r s h i p DISSERTATION TITLE

Beyond the classroom: Leveraging P-12 education brand equity to cultivate community capitals and drive economic growth in rural Mississippi B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M y r o n L a b a t

College of EDUCATION

NATASHA MIC HELLE PORTER​ D o c t o r o f E d u c a t i o n i n E d u c a t i o n​

C o n c e n t r a t i o n – P - 12 S c h o o l L e a d e r s h i p DISSERTATION TITLE

Examining special education programming through the lens of upper elementary and high school general education teachers in select black rural schools in Mississippi - Do they feel prepared to serve?

B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M y r o n L a b a t

L AKESIA FAL ANDA BRYANT​​​

D o c t o r o f E d u c a t i o n i n E d u c a t i o n​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – P - 12 S c h o o l L e a d e r s h i p DISSERTATION TITLE

An analysis of suspension days among students in special education and general education in a rural school district​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M y r o n L a b a t ​​

BREANA JAMISON​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C u r r i c u l u m a n d I n s t r u c t i o n​ Concentration – Special Education DISSERTATION TITLE

Evidence-based practices: The special educator's experience B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ke l l i e F o n d r e n

PHYLLIS YUCATONIS​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C u r r i c u l u m a n d I n s t r u c t i o n​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – S p e c i a l E d u c a t i o n​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Serving students with specific learning disabilities: Identifying prevalent eligibility practices in Mississippi B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ke l l i e F o n d r e n​

College of EDUCATION

BARBARA MAUER LEE​​

Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

A narrative inquiry exploring the role of trust in college decision-making among rural Mississippi community college students B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C a r o l C u t l e r W h i t e​

TIMOTHY EDWARD CLOUSE​​

Doctor of Philosophy in Community College L e a d e r s h i p​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Utilizing supplemental instruction in English Composition I: Are there differences in retention and success outcomes?

B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C a r o l C u t l e r W h i t e

JENNY REBECCA SANDERS​

Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

Traditional and nontraditional community college student mental health B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C a r o l C u t l e r W h i t e​

MARK ANTHONY JIMERSON , JR.​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p​ Concentration – Higher Education Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

May our impact continue: A qualitative study of university graduate diversity recruitment work in an era of shifting statelevel DEI policies B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. D a n i e l l e M o l i n a ​ a n d D r. J a s o n Wa l l a c e​

College of EDUCATION

AMANDA MC KNIGHT BAINE​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p​ Concentration – Higher Education Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

Perceptions of university staff member organizational belonging in higher education: A quantitative analysis​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. D a n i e l l e M o l i n a ​

DEANDRA MONÉT KEES​​​​

Doctor of Philosophy in Ins tructional Sys tems​and Wo r k f o r c e D e v e l o p m e n t DISSERTATION TITLE

Reclaiming the journey: A phenomenological study of black lactation professionals B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Va n c e D u r r i n g t o n

ALINA FASIROVNA NIGMATULLINA​​ Doctor of Philosophy in H ​ igher Educational Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

The impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainings and study/work abroad experiences on the ability of staff and faculty to build systems of support for international students​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C h r i s t a W i n k l e r

TOLERNISA SMITH BUTLER ​​​

Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

A phenomenological exploration of the lived experiences concerning motivation to persist to graduation among degreeseeking academically successful African American male students at Mississippi community colleges B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. L i n d a T. C o a t s​

College of EDUCATION

RAWAN ALZUKARI​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l P s y c h o l o g y​ Concentration – General Educational Psyc hology DISSERTATION TITLE

Academic self-efficacy, achievement motivation, and academic success of international graduate students B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ka s i a G a l l o​ a n d D r. E l a i n e We i​

RUSSELL KEVIN LOWELL​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n K i n e s i o l o g y​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – E x e r c i s e S c i e n c e​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Effects of an auditory versus visual stimulus on can reaction and response time during countermovement and squat jumps B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Z a c h a r y G i l l e n

AMY WALL ACE PAULS​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C u r r i c u l u m a n d I n s t r u c t i o n​ Concentration – Elementar y Education DISSERTATION TITLE

Third-grade Choctaw students’ perceptions of an in-school Choctaw Language and culture program B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ka t h l e e n A l l e y a n d D r. D e v o n B r e n n e r​

KELSEY ALINE WALKER​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p​ Concentration – Higher Education Leadership DISSERTATION TITLE

"We don't say that, Margaret!": Narratives of white women admissions officers and their exploration of whiteness and white racial identity Being hooded by Dr. Tommy "T.J." Walker and Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

College of EDUCATION

James Worth Bagley College of

ENGINEERING

TRISHA C HAKRABORT Y​

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science DISSERTATION TITLE

Resource sharing in secure distributed systems​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M a x w e l l Yo u n g​

FAHMIDA ISL AM​​

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and ​ C o m p u t e r E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Robust longitudinal velocity control for advanced vehicles: A deep reinforcement learning approach​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J o h n B a l l

C HINMOY SAHA​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n - C h e m i c a l E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Designing and understanding physical behavior of polymeric materials B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. N e e r a j R a i​

RONALD JAMES UNZ​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ Concentration – Applied Physics DISSERTATION TITLE

A Geant4-based simulation toolkit for detector response evaluations in operational health physics and nuclear safety applications B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B e n j a m i n C r i d e r ​ a n d D r. C h a r l e s Wa g g o n e r​

James Worth Bagley College of ENGINEERING

KATHERINE LEIGH CONSTANT-COUP​ D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n I n d u s t r i a l a n d​ Systems Engineering DISSERTATION TITLE

Assessment of cognitive decision-making with the use of wearable technology by general aviation pilots conducting preand post-flight aircraft inspections B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B r i a n S m i t h

SALPY RITA TOVAR​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n I n d u s t r i a l a n d​ S y s t e m s E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Happiness at work? Why does it matter?

B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B r i a n S m i t h

ADIT YA SHAH​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ Concentration – Aerospace Engineering DISSERTATION TITLE

Analysis of stitched t-joints under tension, bending, and combined tensile-flexure B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. R a n i S u l l i v a n

THOMAS JONATHAN BOWMAN Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science DISSERTATION TITLE

Improved vector pruning for partially observable Markov decision processes B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. E r i c H a n s e n

James Worth Bagley College of ENGINEERING

MORGAN LEE REECE​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C o m p u t e r S c i e n c e​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Multi-cloud identity security utilizing Self-Sovereign Identity B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. A n d y Pe r k i n s

JONATHAN RANDY EASTERLING​​ D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ Concentration – Civil Engineering DISSERTATION TITLE

A case against exclusive reliance on volumetric mixture characterization for future asphalt pavements and the advancement of a viable alternative​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. I s a a c H ow a r d

JASON HOWELL STEWART​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – C i v i l E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

The plastics crisis: Responsible recycling in civil engineering and infrastructure B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. I s a a c H ow a r d

SESHENDRA PAL AKURTHY​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n C o m p u t a t i o n a l E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Investigation of coupled fluid-structure interactions in supersonic flows B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. S h a n t i B h u s h a n​

James Worth Bagley College of ENGINEERING

MOHAMMED ELMELLOUKI​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – M e c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Numerical predictions of turbulent heat transfer in liquid metal flows B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. S h a n t i B h u s h a n​

AMRIT SHRESTHA​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – B i o s y s t e m s E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Multi-temporal UAV remote sensing combined with machine learning for estimating cotton yield​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. A l e x T h o m a s s o n

DURANT HAYES FULLINGTON​ D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n I n d u s t r i a l a n d​ S y s t e m s E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Enhanced intellectual property protection mechanisms towards collaborative data sharing in metal-based additive manufacturing​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. S e u n g h a n L e e

James Worth Bagley College of ENGINEERING

SAVIZ SAEI​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n I n d u s t r i a l a n d​ S y s t e m s E n g i n e e r i n g​ DISSERTATION TITLE

On topological measures and network vulnerability patterns: A review and comparative analysis B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. N a z a n i n Ta j i k​

JEFFERY LOGAN BETTS​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E n g i n e e r i n g​ Concentration – Mechanical Engineering DISSERTATION TITLE

Advancing digital twins of wire arc-DED through process control with a multi-modal sensor array B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. M a t t h e w P r i d d y​

MARC MOORE​

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science DISSERTATION TITLE

Predicting vegetation override force for off-road autonomy B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. C i n d y B e t h e l

James Worth Bagley College of ENGINEERING

College of

FOREST RESOURCES

JIAXIN WANG​​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – F o r e s t r y​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Using phenological and physiological data to improve bioenergy feedstock production of populus in the Southeastern United States​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. H e i d i R e n n i n g e r

NATHAN JAMES SVOBODA​​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – W i l d l i f e , F i s h e r i e s , a n d A q u a c u l t u r e​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Predator-prey dynamics among large carnivores and their ungulate prey: From the Great Lakes to the Last Frontier​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Ke v i n H u n t

JACOB AL AN GINES​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – S u s t a i n a b l e B i o p r o d u c t s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Mass timber utilization in architecture: Carbon sequestration, building materials and construction practices B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. R u b i n S h m u l s k y

College of FOREST RESOURCES

SHUAIB AHMED MUBARAK​​​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ Concentration – Sustainable Bioproducts DISSERTATION TITLE

Design and fabrication of cellulose nanofibril (CNF) based microcapsules and their applications B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. Yu n s a n g K i m​

QUEEN AGUMA​​​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – S u s t a i n a b l e B i o p r o d u c t s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Investigations of guayule resin as a wood protectant​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B e t h S t o ke s

BRIANNA ABIGAIL DUQUETTE​​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n – S u s t a i n a b l e B i o p r o d u c t s​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Durability of 34-year-old treated test structures in Mississippi B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. B e t h S t o ke s​

SEGUN MIC HAEL ADEYEMO​​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n F o r e s t R e s o u r c e s​ Concentration – Forestr y DISSERTATION TITLE

Habitat suitability modeling for optimizing stand initiation and restoration efforts of economically and ecologically important hardwoods B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. J o s h u a G r a n g e r​

College of FOREST RESOURCES

College of

VETERINARY MEDICINE SANTIAGO CORNEJO​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n Ve t e r i n a r y ​ a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e s​ Concentration - Infectious Disease DISSERTATION TITLE

Antimicrobial activity of bovine antimicrobial peptides against bovine respiratory disease pathogens and utilization of mRNA technology as a tool for their delivery​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. A m e l i a Wo o l u m s

MONZUR C HOWDHURY​​​

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n Ve t e r i n a r y ​ a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e s​ C o n c e n t r a t i o n - I n f e c t i o u s D i s e a s e​ DISSERTATION TITLE

Deciphering metabolic pathways that regulate membrane integrity and their impact on Listeria monocytogenes pathogenesis​ B e i n g h o o d e d b y D r. H o s s a m A b d e l h a m e d​

College of VETERINARY MEDICINE

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