RASA Alumni
Former Doctoral Graduates
Name, Graduation Year & Dissertation |
Placement |
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Dr. Bayan Hamdan
(Ph.D. 2023) Dissertation “Multifidelity Optimization Methods for Interconnected Multidisciplinary Systems” |
Assistant Professor at American University of Sharjah |
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Dr. Yanwen Xu
(Ph.D. 2023) Dissertation “Developing Physics-Informed Machine Learning Models for Complex Engineering Systems Design” |
Assistant Professor at University of Texas at Dallas |
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Dr. Jiaxin Wu
(Ph.D. 2022) Dissertation “Analysis for Resilience of Complex Energy Systems: Operations and Designs” |
Research Scientist at Meta Platforms, Inc. |
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Dr. Tonghui Cui
(Ph.D. 2021) Dissertation “Reliability-based Control Co-Design: Problem Formulation, Algorithms and Energy Systems Design Applications” |
Reliability Engineer at Rivian Automotive, Inc. |
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Dr. Amirmahyar Abdolsamadi
(Ph.D. 2018) Dissertation “Advanced Fusion Diagnosis with Evolving Data Streams for Health Management of Complex Engineering Systems” |
Data Scientist at FM Global |
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Dr. Nita Yodo
(Ph.D. 2017) Dissertation “Design for Resilience of Complex Engineered Systems” |
Assistant Professor at NDSU |
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Dr. Guangxing Bai
(Ph.D., 2016) Dissertation: “Advanced Data-Driven Prognostics and Health Management for Complex Engineered Systems” |
Faculty at Xi’an University of Sci. & Tech. |
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Dr. Abdulaziz Turki Almaktoom
(Ph.D., 2015) Dissertation: “Reliability, Robustness, and Resilience of Complex Supply Chain Systems: Design Optimization and Analysis Under Uncertainties” |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr. Zequn Wang
(Ph.D., 2014) Dissertation: “Dynamic Reliability Analysis and Design for Complex Engineered Systems ” |
Assistant Professor at Michigan Tech |
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Dr. Prasanna Tamilselvan
(Ph.D., 2013) Dissertation: “Advanced Failure Diagnostics and Prognostics for Complex Engineering System Health Management ” |
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (Houston, TX) |
Former MS Graduates
Name, Graduation Year & Thesis |
Placement |
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Ms. Atousa Nasr
(M.S. 2018) Thesis “Analyzing the Impacts of Energy Storage on the Resilience of Power Distribution Systems” |
Mida Inc. (Sterling, VA) |
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Mr. Neeraj K Dubbalwar
(M.S. 2017) Thesis “Development of an Intelligent Highway Operation Management System Via SUMO” |
Alta Vista Solutions (Sacramento, CA) |
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Mr. Boon Guang Lua
(M.S. 2017) Thesis “Design and Prototyping of An Autonomous Surveillance Robot” |
National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) |
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Mr. Xiaolong Cui
(M.S., 2016) Thesis: “Reliability Analysis and Design Considering Active Disjoint Failure Regions” |
Spirit AeroSystem Inc. (Wichita, KS) |
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Mr. Liang Xu
(M.S., 2013) Thesis: “A Generic Bayesian Approach Using Laplace Approximation for Model-based Failure Prognosis ” |
SpectraQuest, Inc. (Richmond, VA) |
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Ms. Nita Yodo
(M.S., 2013) Thesis: “Design of Thin Film Solar Cell Material Structure for Reliability and Performance Robustness ” |
Currently pursuing PhD in RASA |
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Mr. Yibin Wang
(M.S., 2013) Thesis: “Cost Benefit Analysis of Condition Monitoring System for Optimal Maintenance Decision Making ” |
Chrysler Motor (Detroit, MI) |
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Mr. Tianlong Xu
(M.S., 2012) Thesis: “A Generic Degradation Simulation Platform for Power Management of Photovoltaic Systems ” |
Rayspower Inc. (China) |
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Mr. Gopi K. Sadilingam
(M.S., 2011) Thesis: “Adaptive Response Surface Method for Efficient Bayesian Reliability Based Design Optimization” |
Intel Corporation. (Malaysia) |
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Mr. Dwarakanath Jagannath
(M.S., 2011) Thesis: “A Stochastic Simulation Framework for Condition-Based Operation and Maintenance of Wind Turbines” |
Pall Corp. (San Diego, CA) |