I am immensely grateful to receive the Finishing Fellowship Award from the Graduate School and the Graduate Dean Awards Advisory Panel. I sincerely thank my advisor, Professor Jin Choi, for his continuous support and guidance throughout my academic journey at Michigan Technological University. I also extend my appreciation to the Electrical Engineering Department and faculty for their unwavering support.
Since joining Michigan Tech in Fall 2023, I have had the privilege of working under Professor Jin Choi, whose mentorship has profoundly shaped my approach to both research and teaching. During my time here, I have been honored to receive the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (Spring 2025) and the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship (Spring 2026), recognizing my contributions to teaching and research.
I have served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Digital Logic Design and Digital Signal Processing, and as the Instructor of Record for Circuits in Summer 2025. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to teaching and mentoring students. In addition, I have actively engaged in professional development through programs such as the Engineering Unleashed Faculty Development Workshop (Minnesota, USA), the Emerging Engineering Educators (EMEE) Workshop (Texas, USA, 2025), the iREDEFINE Workshop at the ECEDHA Annual Conference (Virginia, USA, 2025), the Engineering Unleashed UVT Workshop (Ohio, USA, 2025), and the NSF I-Corps Bootcamp (Michigan, USA, 2025), which have further strengthened my teaching philosophy and pedagogical practices.
My doctoral research focuses on advancing the use of antennas beyond traditional communication systems toward sensing applications. As I approach the completion of my PhD dissertation this summer, this fellowship provides critical support, allowing me to dedicate my full attention to finalizing my research and dissertation.
I am deeply thankful for this recognition by the Graduate School and for the support as I complete this important milestone in my academic journey.
