Graduate Seminar Series

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
January 14	Speaker: Md. Aziz AR Rahman Title: Study of Quantum Efficiency Enhancement in Different Mie-type Nanostructured NEA GaAs Photocathodes Abstract and Bio
January 21	ODU Closed
January 28	Speaker: Megan Witherow, Ph.D. Candidate from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Deep Domain Adaptation for Child Facial Expression Analysis Abstract and Bio
February 4	Speaker: Jiajun Jiang, Ph.D. Candidate from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: A Fast Deepfake Detection Method based on Facial Image Quality Abstract and Bio
February 11	Speaker: Dr. Chung-Hao Chen, Graduate Program Director in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: Graduate Policy Review Abstract and Bio
February 18	Speaker: Mr. Taylor Darling, Innovation Division Electrical Engineer at MI Technical Solutions Title: MI Technical Solutions and the MITS-FISH-007 Abstract and Bio
February 25	Speaker: Xi Li, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Irradiation of 1,4-dioxane for Wastewater Remidiation Abstract and Bio
March 4	Speaker: Md. Ali Reza Al Amin, PhD student in the Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering Department at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Privacy Preserving Analytics to Enable Intrusion Detection Data Sharing Host: Dr. Sachin Shetty Abstract and Bio
March 18	Speaker: Ms. Vicky Lam, MS student in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Role of Purkinje-Myocardial Junctions in Arrhythmogenesis in Presence of Long Qt Syndrome Conditions Abstract and Bio
March 25	Speaker: Deewakar Poudel, Ph.D. Candidate in Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Recrystallization of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Semiconductor Thin Films via Metal Halides Treatment Abstract and Bio
April 1	Speaker: Anthony Owusu Mensah, PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: In Silico Investigation of Cardiac Arrhythmia Susceptibility in Long QT Phenotype" Abstract and Bio
April 8	Speaker: Sayyed Farid Ahamed, PhD student in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: ATTL: An Automated Targeted Transfer Learning with Deep Neural Networks Host: Dr. Sachin Shetty Abstract and Bio
April 15	Speaker: Dr. Vaibhav Sundriyal, Research Scientist at Old ��ֱ�� University Research Foundation Title: Runtime Energy Savings Based on Machine Learning Modeling" Host: Dr. Masha Sosonkina Abstract and Bio
April 22	Speaker: Mr. Motaz Alqaoud, PhD Student in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: nnUNet-based Multi-modality Breast MRI Segmentation and Tissue-Delineating Phantom for Robotic Tumor Surgery Planning Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
September 3	Speaker: Dr. Chung-Hao Chen, Graduate Program Director in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: Graduate Policy Review Abstract and Bio
September 10	Speaker: Dr. Subbarao Venkatesh Guggilam, ECE PH.D. Graduate of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: ADDITIVE STATUS FEEDBACK CONNECTION: A CHEN-FLIESS SERIES VIEWPOINT Abstract and Bio
September 17	Speaker: Md. Obidul Islam, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: ULTRAFAST THERMOREFLECTANCE STUDIES OF NIOBIUM THIN FILM Abstract and Bio
September 24	Speaker: Alex Glandon, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: HUMAN IDENTIFICATION USING LIDAR BASED SKELETON EXTRACTION Abstract and Bio
October 1	Speaker: Dr. Qisi Liu, Visiting Assisant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: PROBABILISTIC RELIABILITY AND SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT Abstract and Bio
October 8	Speaker: Dr. Kazi Islam, PH.D. Graduate of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: DEEP LEARNING APPROACHES FOR SEAGRASS DETECTION IN MULTISPECTRAL IMAGERY Abstract and Bio
October 15	Speaker: Dr. Rui Ning, PH.D. Graduate of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: CLEAR: CLEAN-UP SAMPLE-TARGETED BACKDOOR IN NEURAL NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
October 22	Speaker: Defu Cui, PH.D. Student in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: AN EXTENSIBLE CO-SIMILATION FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE DRIVING AUTOMATION RESEARCH Abstract and Bio
October 29	Speaker: Hamdi Kavak, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: HUMAN MOBILITY ANALYSIS, MODELING AND SIMULATION FOR COVID-19 Abstract and Bio
November 5	Speaker: Nahom Kidane, PH.D. Student in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: OPTICAL IMAGING FOR MONITORING PECTUS EXCAVATUM THERAPY Abstract and Bio
November 12	Speaker: Haben Yhdego, PH.D. Student in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR ECG-BASED VIRTUAL PATHOLOGY STETHOSCOPE TRACKING IN PATIENT HEART AUSCULTATION Abstract and Bio
November 19	Speaker: Marounfa Djibo, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: PROTECTION AND DISTURBANCE MITIGATION OF NEXT GENERATION SHIPBOARD MVDC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Abstract and Bio
December 3	Speaker: Dr. Bo Ji, PH.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Teach Title: FAIR RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND LEARNING: COMBINATORIAL SLEEPING BANDITS WITH FAIRNESS CONSTRAINTS Abstract and Bio
December 10	Speaker: Austin Tapp, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at ODU Title: FABRICATION AND APPLICATION FOR GEOMETRICALLY SCOLIOTIC SYNTHETIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY VOLUMES Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
January 22	Speaker: Dr. Ciprian-Romeo Comsa, Associate Professor, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Technical University "Gheorghe Asachi" of Iasi, Romania Title: NEW TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Abstract and Bio
February 5	Speaker: Dr. Andrew T. Gewirtz, PHD, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University. Title: GUT MICROBIOTA, DIET, CHRONIC INFLAMMATION, AND METABOLIC SYNDROME Abstract and Bio
February 12	Speaker: Mr. Dave Shuttleworth, PHD Candidate in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: CAN AI ADVANCE CONCEPTUAL MODEL DEVELOPMENT? Abstract and Bio
February 19	Speaker: Haben Yhdego, PHD Candidate in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation at Old ��ֱ�� Title: WEARABLE SENSOR GAIT ANALYSIS OF FALL DETECTION USING TRANSFORMER Abstract and Bio
February 26	Speaker: Peng Jiang, PHD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: DeepPOSE: PREVENTING GPS SPOOFING ATTACK VIA DEEP NEURAL NETWORK Abstract and Bio
March 5	Speaker: Mark Stefani, PHD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: COMMISSIONING & CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGNETIZED GRIDDED THERMIONIC ELECTRON SOURCE Abstract and Bio
March 12	Speaker: Belfore, PHD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: RECRYSTALLIZATION OF THIN FILM SEMICONDUCTORS WITH METAL HALIDES Abstract and Bio
March 19	Speaker: Ross Petrella, PHD Candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Program at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: APPLICATION OF CONTROL SYSTEMS TO TISSUE ABLATION Abstract and Bio
March 26	Speaker: Dr. Edmund Spencer, Associate Professor in the ECE Department at University of South Alabama Title: A MINIATURIZED PLASMA IMPEDANCE PROBE SYSTEM FOR FAST MEASUREMENTS OF PLASMA DENSITY ON A NASA USIP CUBESAT MISSION (JAGSAT I) Abstract and Bio
April 2	Speaker: Dr. Samar K. Guharay, PH.D., Affiliate with The MITRE Corporation Title: INTEGRATE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURES Abstract and Bio
April 9	Speaker: Gandhari Bhandari, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: PORTABLE APPJ-OES SYSTEM FOR TRACE ELEMENTS DETECTION IN LIQUIDS Abstract and Bio
April 16	Speaker: Ahmet Saglam, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: REAL-TIME CORRIDOR DETECTION FOR MOBILE ROBOT NAVIGATION WITH HOUGH TRANSFORM USING A DEPTH CAMERA Abstract and Bio
April 23	Speaker: Yashwanth Bezawada, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: ANALYSIS ON OPTIMAL IMPEDANCE TRACKING OF CLASS-E2 RESONANT POWER CONVERTER FOR CAPACTIVE-WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
September 4	Speaker: Gabriel Palacio Serrano, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: THE WIEN FILTER SPIN ROTATOR ENERGY UPGRADE AT JEFFERSON LAB Abstract and Bio
September 11	Speaker: Dr. C. J. Reddy, Vice President in Business Development-Electromagnetics for Americas at Altair Engineering, Inc. Title: ANTENNA DESIGN AND OPTIMAZATION USING MACHINE LEARNING Abstract and Bio
September 18	Speaker: Md. Nizam Sayeed, PhD. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: SYNTHESIS OF Nb3Sn BY MAGNETRON SPUTTERING FOR SUPERCONDUCTING RADIO-FREQUENCY APPLICATION Abstract and Bio
September 25	Speaker: Sagar Bhatta, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: SPECIFICATION, PLACEMENT, & CONTROL OF Z-SOURCE, ULTRAFAST AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED CIRCUIT BREAKER IN DC POWER NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
October 2	Speaker: Rui Ning, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: INVISIBLE POISION: A BLACKBOX CLEAN LABEL BACKDOOR ATTACK TO DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
October 9	Speaker: Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Assistant Professor and Director of the Collaborative Robotics and Adaptive Machines (CRAM) Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Old ��ֱ�� University Title: HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATION FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND SURGICAL TASKS Abstract and Bio
October 16	Speaker: Dr. Jaime Zahorian, Director of Transducer Engineering at Butterfly Title: THE BUTTERFLY IQ UNLTRASOUND PROBE AND THE DECISIONS THAT LED ME TO JOIN A REVOLUNTARY STARTUP Abstract and Bio
October 23	Speaker: Mr. J. Kevin Curtis, Vice President-Electric Transmission, Power Delivery Group at ��ֱ�� Energy and Dr. Matthew Gardner, Ph.D., P.E., Director-System Protection, Power Delivery Group at ��ֱ�� Energy Title: MEETING THE CHALLENGES AND SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF A CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE Abstract and Bio
October 30	Speaker: Dr. Saygin Baksi, PhD, Algorithm Engineer at Parallel Wireless Inc Title: EVOLUTION TO 5G NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
November 6	Speaker: Dr. Waleed Al-Assadi, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: CHARACTERIZING SIDE-CHANNEL RESILIENCE OF LOGICAL REDUNDANCY FOR SECURE HARDWARE Abstract and Bio
November 13	Speaker: Mr. Erik Jensen, Graduate Student in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: IMPLEMENTING ASYNCHRONOUS LINEAR SOLVERS USING NON-UNIFORM DISTRBUTIONS Abstract and Bio
December 4	Speaker: Mr. Austin Tapp, PHD Candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: IMPROVING SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION PROCEDURES USING PATIENT-SPECIFIC, SOFT-TISSUE INCLUSIVE MODELS Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224. For more information, contact Dr. Chunsheng Xin at (757) 683-5294 or e-mail cxin@odu.edu. Refreshments will be provided after the seminar.

Date	Speaker
August 30	Speaker: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Title: Graduate Advising for Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Students
September 6	ODU Closed
September 13	No Seminar
September 20	Speaker: Dr. C. Ariel Pinto, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Assessment of the Effectiveness of Cyber Weapons - A Systemic Risk Approach to Both Cyber Offense and Defense Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
October 4	Speaker: Dr. Hongzhi Guo, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at Norfolk State University Title: Wireless Communication and Networking in Extreme Environments Host: Dr. Jiang Li
October 11	Speaker: Mr. Marco Gamarra, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: A Multi-Agent Systems Approach for Analysis of Stepping Stone Attacks Host: Dr. Sachin Shetty
October 18	Speaker: Ms. Abbie Basile, MLS, Engineering & Physical Sciences Librarian at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Becoming an Expert Searcher: Conducting A Comprehensive Literature Review Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
October 25	Speaker: Dr. Hongyi Wu, Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research and Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: An Ultra-Fast, Approximation-Free, and Privacy Preserved Neural Framework Based on Joint Obscure Linear and Nonlinear Computation Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
November 1	Speaker: Dr. Alex G. Kravchenko, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Understanding Variability in Advanced Composite Materials Through Simulation and Process Modeling Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
November 8	Speaker: Dr. Zhanping Liu, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: High Performance Flow Visualization-Research, Development and Application Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
November 15	Speaker: Mr. Subbarao Venkatesh Guggilam, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Combining Model and Learning Based Multivariable Control Host: Dr. W. S. Gray
November 22	No Seminar (Cybersecurity Center hosted seminar on 11/20)
November 29	ODU Holiday
December 6	Speaker: Dr. Hyun Jung Kim, Associate Research Fellow at the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA in Hampton, VA Title: Optical Cleanroom Fabrication Techniques for Space Flight Applications Host: Dr. Gon Namkoong

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224. For more information, contact Dr. Chunsheng Xin at (757) 683-5414 or e-mail cxin@odu.edu. Refreshments will be provided after the seminar.

Date	Speaker
January 18	Speaker: Dr. Chunsheng Xin, GPD, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Od ��ֱ�� University Title: Graduate Advising for Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Students
January 25	Speaker: Dr. Jeremiah Still, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Discovering the Influence of Visual Saliency within User Interfaces Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 01	Speaker: Mr. Anthony Cappiello, MS student in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Electrical System Design for Cubesat to Ground Communications Using Software Defined Radio and Packet Radio Switching Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 08	Speaker: Mr. Rui Ning, PhD student in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: DeepMag: Sniffing Mobile Apps in Magnetic Field through Deep Convolutional Neural Networks Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 15	Speaker: Mr. Pengtao Lin, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Enhanced Sensing Performance of ZnO Nanostructure Gas Detectors Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 22	Speaker: Dr. Indrajit Ray, Program Director, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace, National Science Foundation and Professor of Computer Science, Colorado State University Title: APTRON - Active Perception for adapTive Response in cOmplex Networks Host: Center for Cybersecurity Education & Research and Department of Computer Science
March 01	Speaker: Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Effect of Grain Size and Interface Engineering On the Photovoltaic Performance and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
March 08	Speaker: Dr. Wie Yusuf, Associate Professor in the School of Public Service in Strome College of Business at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Start Sooner Rather Than Later: Taking Advantage of the Career Pathways Program and Opportunities for Professional and Career Development Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
March 22	Speaker: Mr. Christopher Rogers, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Compressed Sensing and Its Application to a Novel MIMO Radar System to Detect Multiple Extended Targets in Clutter Host: Dr. Dimitrie Popescu Abstract and Bio
March 29	Speaker: Irina Winter-Arboleda, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: On Analytic Nonlinear Input-Output Systems: Expanded Global Convergence and System Interconnections Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
April 05	Speaker: Dr. Jian Wu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Mining Scholarly Big Data Host: Dr. Jiang Li Abstract and Bio
April 12	Speaker: Lacramioara Balan, PhD candidate, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Latent Choice Models to Account For Misclassification Errors in Discrete Transportation Data Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
April 19	Speaker: Dr. Min Song, Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology Title: Message Coverage Maximization in Infrastructure-Based Urban Vehicular Networks Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
April 26	Speaker: Dr. Bin Hu, Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Resilient Vehicular Networked Systems: Theories and Applications Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
January 14	Speaker: Md. Aziz AR Rahman Title: Study of Quantum Efficiency Enhancement in Different Mie-type Nanostructured NEA GaAs Photocathodes Abstract and Bio
January 21	ODU Closed
January 28	Speaker: Megan Witherow, Ph.D. Candidate from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Deep Domain Adaptation for Child Facial Expression Analysis Abstract and Bio
February 4	Speaker: Jiajun Jiang, Ph.D. Candidate from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: A Fast Deepfake Detection Method based on Facial Image Quality Abstract and Bio
February 11	Speaker: Dr. Chung-Hao Chen, Graduate Program Director in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: Graduate Policy Review Abstract and Bio
February 18	Speaker: Mr. Taylor Darling, Innovation Division Electrical Engineer at MI Technical Solutions Title: MI Technical Solutions and the MITS-FISH-007 Abstract and Bio
February 25	Speaker: Xi Li, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Irradiation of 1,4-dioxane for Wastewater Remidiation Abstract and Bio
March 4	Speaker: Md. Ali Reza Al Amin, PhD student in the Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering Department at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Privacy Preserving Analytics to Enable Intrusion Detection Data Sharing Host: Dr. Sachin Shetty Abstract and Bio
March 18	Speaker: Ms. Vicky Lam, MS student in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Role of Purkinje-Myocardial Junctions in Arrhythmogenesis in Presence of Long Qt Syndrome Conditions Abstract and Bio
March 25	Speaker: Deewakar Poudel, Ph.D. Candidate in Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Recrystallization of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Semiconductor Thin Films via Metal Halides Treatment Abstract and Bio
April 1	Speaker: Anthony Owusu Mensah, PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: In Silico Investigation of Cardiac Arrhythmia Susceptibility in Long QT Phenotype" Abstract and Bio
April 8	Speaker: Sayyed Farid Ahamed, PhD student in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: ATTL: An Automated Targeted Transfer Learning with Deep Neural Networks Host: Dr. Sachin Shetty Abstract and Bio
April 15	Speaker: Dr. Vaibhav Sundriyal, Research Scientist at Old ��ֱ�� University Research Foundation Title: Runtime Energy Savings Based on Machine Learning Modeling" Host: Dr. Masha Sosonkina Abstract and Bio
April 22	Speaker: Mr. Motaz Alqaoud, PhD Student in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: nnUNet-based Multi-modality Breast MRI Segmentation and Tissue-Delineating Phantom for Robotic Tumor Surgery Planning Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
September 3	Speaker: Dr. Chung-Hao Chen, Graduate Program Director in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: Graduate Policy Review Abstract and Bio
September 10	Speaker: Dr. Subbarao Venkatesh Guggilam, ECE PH.D. Graduate of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: ADDITIVE STATUS FEEDBACK CONNECTION: A CHEN-FLIESS SERIES VIEWPOINT Abstract and Bio
September 17	Speaker: Md. Obidul Islam, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: ULTRAFAST THERMOREFLECTANCE STUDIES OF NIOBIUM THIN FILM Abstract and Bio
September 24	Speaker: Alex Glandon, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: HUMAN IDENTIFICATION USING LIDAR BASED SKELETON EXTRACTION Abstract and Bio
October 1	Speaker: Dr. Qisi Liu, Visiting Assisant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: PROBABILISTIC RELIABILITY AND SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT Abstract and Bio
October 8	Speaker: Dr. Kazi Islam, PH.D. Graduate of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: DEEP LEARNING APPROACHES FOR SEAGRASS DETECTION IN MULTISPECTRAL IMAGERY Abstract and Bio
October 15	Speaker: Dr. Rui Ning, PH.D. Graduate of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: CLEAR: CLEAN-UP SAMPLE-TARGETED BACKDOOR IN NEURAL NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
October 22	Speaker: Defu Cui, PH.D. Student in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: AN EXTENSIBLE CO-SIMILATION FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE DRIVING AUTOMATION RESEARCH Abstract and Bio
October 29	Speaker: Hamdi Kavak, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: HUMAN MOBILITY ANALYSIS, MODELING AND SIMULATION FOR COVID-19 Abstract and Bio
November 5	Speaker: Nahom Kidane, PH.D. Student in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: OPTICAL IMAGING FOR MONITORING PECTUS EXCAVATUM THERAPY Abstract and Bio
November 12	Speaker: Haben Yhdego, PH.D. Student in the Department of Computional Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU Title: CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR ECG-BASED VIRTUAL PATHOLOGY STETHOSCOPE TRACKING IN PATIENT HEART AUSCULTATION Abstract and Bio
November 19	Speaker: Marounfa Djibo, PH.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at ODU Title: PROTECTION AND DISTURBANCE MITIGATION OF NEXT GENERATION SHIPBOARD MVDC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Abstract and Bio
December 3	Speaker: Dr. Bo Ji, PH.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Teach Title: FAIR RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND LEARNING: COMBINATORIAL SLEEPING BANDITS WITH FAIRNESS CONSTRAINTS Abstract and Bio
December 10	Speaker: Austin Tapp, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at ODU Title: FABRICATION AND APPLICATION FOR GEOMETRICALLY SCOLIOTIC SYNTHETIC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY VOLUMES Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
January 22	Speaker: Dr. Ciprian-Romeo Comsa, Associate Professor, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Technical University "Gheorghe Asachi" of Iasi, Romania Title: NEW TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Abstract and Bio
February 5	Speaker: Dr. Andrew T. Gewirtz, PHD, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University. Title: GUT MICROBIOTA, DIET, CHRONIC INFLAMMATION, AND METABOLIC SYNDROME Abstract and Bio
February 12	Speaker: Mr. Dave Shuttleworth, PHD Candidate in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: CAN AI ADVANCE CONCEPTUAL MODEL DEVELOPMENT? Abstract and Bio
February 19	Speaker: Haben Yhdego, PHD Candidate in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation at Old ��ֱ�� Title: WEARABLE SENSOR GAIT ANALYSIS OF FALL DETECTION USING TRANSFORMER Abstract and Bio
February 26	Speaker: Peng Jiang, PHD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: DeepPOSE: PREVENTING GPS SPOOFING ATTACK VIA DEEP NEURAL NETWORK Abstract and Bio
March 5	Speaker: Mark Stefani, PHD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: COMMISSIONING & CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGNETIZED GRIDDED THERMIONIC ELECTRON SOURCE Abstract and Bio
March 12	Speaker: Belfore, PHD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: RECRYSTALLIZATION OF THIN FILM SEMICONDUCTORS WITH METAL HALIDES Abstract and Bio
March 19	Speaker: Ross Petrella, PHD Candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Program at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: APPLICATION OF CONTROL SYSTEMS TO TISSUE ABLATION Abstract and Bio
March 26	Speaker: Dr. Edmund Spencer, Associate Professor in the ECE Department at University of South Alabama Title: A MINIATURIZED PLASMA IMPEDANCE PROBE SYSTEM FOR FAST MEASUREMENTS OF PLASMA DENSITY ON A NASA USIP CUBESAT MISSION (JAGSAT I) Abstract and Bio
April 2	Speaker: Dr. Samar K. Guharay, PH.D., Affiliate with The MITRE Corporation Title: INTEGRATE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURES Abstract and Bio
April 9	Speaker: Gandhari Bhandari, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: PORTABLE APPJ-OES SYSTEM FOR TRACE ELEMENTS DETECTION IN LIQUIDS Abstract and Bio
April 16	Speaker: Ahmet Saglam, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: REAL-TIME CORRIDOR DETECTION FOR MOBILE ROBOT NAVIGATION WITH HOUGH TRANSFORM USING A DEPTH CAMERA Abstract and Bio
April 23	Speaker: Yashwanth Bezawada, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: ANALYSIS ON OPTIMAL IMPEDANCE TRACKING OF CLASS-E2 RESONANT POWER CONVERTER FOR CAPACTIVE-WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER Abstract and Bio

All seminars to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays in Kaufman 224 and via Zoom. For more information, contact Dr. Chung-Hao Chen at (757) 683-3475 or e-mail cxchen@odu.edu.

Date	Speaker
September 4	Speaker: Gabriel Palacio Serrano, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: THE WIEN FILTER SPIN ROTATOR ENERGY UPGRADE AT JEFFERSON LAB Abstract and Bio
September 11	Speaker: Dr. C. J. Reddy, Vice President in Business Development-Electromagnetics for Americas at Altair Engineering, Inc. Title: ANTENNA DESIGN AND OPTIMAZATION USING MACHINE LEARNING Abstract and Bio
September 18	Speaker: Md. Nizam Sayeed, PhD. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: SYNTHESIS OF Nb3Sn BY MAGNETRON SPUTTERING FOR SUPERCONDUCTING RADIO-FREQUENCY APPLICATION Abstract and Bio
September 25	Speaker: Sagar Bhatta, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: SPECIFICATION, PLACEMENT, & CONTROL OF Z-SOURCE, ULTRAFAST AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED CIRCUIT BREAKER IN DC POWER NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
October 2	Speaker: Rui Ning, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: INVISIBLE POISION: A BLACKBOX CLEAN LABEL BACKDOOR ATTACK TO DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
October 9	Speaker: Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Assistant Professor and Director of the Collaborative Robotics and Adaptive Machines (CRAM) Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Old ��ֱ�� University Title: HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATION FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND SURGICAL TASKS Abstract and Bio
October 16	Speaker: Dr. Jaime Zahorian, Director of Transducer Engineering at Butterfly Title: THE BUTTERFLY IQ UNLTRASOUND PROBE AND THE DECISIONS THAT LED ME TO JOIN A REVOLUNTARY STARTUP Abstract and Bio
October 23	Speaker: Mr. J. Kevin Curtis, Vice President-Electric Transmission, Power Delivery Group at ��ֱ�� Energy and Dr. Matthew Gardner, Ph.D., P.E., Director-System Protection, Power Delivery Group at ��ֱ�� Energy Title: MEETING THE CHALLENGES AND SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF A CHANGING ENERGY LANDSCAPE Abstract and Bio
October 30	Speaker: Dr. Saygin Baksi, PhD, Algorithm Engineer at Parallel Wireless Inc Title: EVOLUTION TO 5G NETWORKS Abstract and Bio
November 6	Speaker: Dr. Waleed Al-Assadi, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: CHARACTERIZING SIDE-CHANNEL RESILIENCE OF LOGICAL REDUNDANCY FOR SECURE HARDWARE Abstract and Bio
November 13	Speaker: Mr. Erik Jensen, Graduate Student in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: IMPLEMENTING ASYNCHRONOUS LINEAR SOLVERS USING NON-UNIFORM DISTRBUTIONS Abstract and Bio
December 4	Speaker: Mr. Austin Tapp, PHD Candidate in the Biomedical Engineering Institute at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: IMPROVING SCOLIOSIS CORRECTION PROCEDURES USING PATIENT-SPECIFIC, SOFT-TISSUE INCLUSIVE MODELS Abstract and Bio

Date	Speaker
August 30	Speaker: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Title: Graduate Advising for Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Students
September 6	ODU Closed
September 13	No Seminar
September 20	Speaker: Dr. C. Ariel Pinto, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Assessment of the Effectiveness of Cyber Weapons - A Systemic Risk Approach to Both Cyber Offense and Defense Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
October 4	Speaker: Dr. Hongzhi Guo, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at Norfolk State University Title: Wireless Communication and Networking in Extreme Environments Host: Dr. Jiang Li
October 11	Speaker: Mr. Marco Gamarra, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: A Multi-Agent Systems Approach for Analysis of Stepping Stone Attacks Host: Dr. Sachin Shetty
October 18	Speaker: Ms. Abbie Basile, MLS, Engineering & Physical Sciences Librarian at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Becoming an Expert Searcher: Conducting A Comprehensive Literature Review Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
October 25	Speaker: Dr. Hongyi Wu, Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research and Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: An Ultra-Fast, Approximation-Free, and Privacy Preserved Neural Framework Based on Joint Obscure Linear and Nonlinear Computation Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
November 1	Speaker: Dr. Alex G. Kravchenko, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Understanding Variability in Advanced Composite Materials Through Simulation and Process Modeling Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
November 8	Speaker: Dr. Zhanping Liu, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computational Modeling and Simulation Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: High Performance Flow Visualization-Research, Development and Application Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin
November 15	Speaker: Mr. Subbarao Venkatesh Guggilam, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Combining Model and Learning Based Multivariable Control Host: Dr. W. S. Gray
November 22	No Seminar (Cybersecurity Center hosted seminar on 11/20)
November 29	ODU Holiday
December 6	Speaker: Dr. Hyun Jung Kim, Associate Research Fellow at the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA in Hampton, VA Title: Optical Cleanroom Fabrication Techniques for Space Flight Applications Host: Dr. Gon Namkoong

Date	Speaker
January 18	Speaker: Dr. Chunsheng Xin, GPD, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Od ��ֱ�� University Title: Graduate Advising for Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Students
January 25	Speaker: Dr. Jeremiah Still, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Discovering the Influence of Visual Saliency within User Interfaces Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 01	Speaker: Mr. Anthony Cappiello, MS student in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Electrical System Design for Cubesat to Ground Communications Using Software Defined Radio and Packet Radio Switching Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 08	Speaker: Mr. Rui Ning, PhD student in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: DeepMag: Sniffing Mobile Apps in Magnetic Field through Deep Convolutional Neural Networks Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 15	Speaker: Mr. Pengtao Lin, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Enhanced Sensing Performance of ZnO Nanostructure Gas Detectors Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
February 22	Speaker: Dr. Indrajit Ray, Program Director, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace, National Science Foundation and Professor of Computer Science, Colorado State University Title: APTRON - Active Perception for adapTive Response in cOmplex Networks Host: Center for Cybersecurity Education & Research and Department of Computer Science
March 01	Speaker: Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Effect of Grain Size and Interface Engineering On the Photovoltaic Performance and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
March 08	Speaker: Dr. Wie Yusuf, Associate Professor in the School of Public Service in Strome College of Business at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Start Sooner Rather Than Later: Taking Advantage of the Career Pathways Program and Opportunities for Professional and Career Development Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
March 22	Speaker: Mr. Christopher Rogers, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Compressed Sensing and Its Application to a Novel MIMO Radar System to Detect Multiple Extended Targets in Clutter Host: Dr. Dimitrie Popescu Abstract and Bio
March 29	Speaker: Irina Winter-Arboleda, PhD Candidate in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: On Analytic Nonlinear Input-Output Systems: Expanded Global Convergence and System Interconnections Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
April 05	Speaker: Dr. Jian Wu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Mining Scholarly Big Data Host: Dr. Jiang Li Abstract and Bio
April 12	Speaker: Lacramioara Balan, PhD candidate, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Latent Choice Models to Account For Misclassification Errors in Discrete Transportation Data Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
April 19	Speaker: Dr. Min Song, Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology Title: Message Coverage Maximization in Infrastructure-Based Urban Vehicular Networks Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio
April 26	Speaker: Dr. Bin Hu, Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at Old ��ֱ�� University Title: Resilient Vehicular Networked Systems: Theories and Applications Host: Dr. Chunsheng Xin Abstract and Bio

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