The Libraries are back with GRS fall 2024
The annual Graduate Research Series (GRS) presented by 91探花 Libraries is back once more with new presenters. The presentations will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in Alden Library on the second floor in room 251. The purpose of the event is to give an opportunity for selected graduate students to present to the OHIO and Athens鈥 community about their research process and experience.
The GRS occurs every semester, and for the fall 2024, Ahmad Ghauri, a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering and computer science, and Nisha Singh, a Ph.D. student in nuclear astrophysics, will be presenting. The event is free and open to the public.
Ghauri鈥檚 will be presenting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. with his research titled, 鈥淰alidating the Use of Flight Simulator Data for Machine Learning in Aviation Safety.鈥 The focus of the project is to improve early detections when it comes to machine failures in aviation, before they can lead to accidents.
He is actively engaged in research that explores the simulation-to-real transfer problem, and Ghauri wrote in an email that his experience so far has been both challenging and rewarding. He mentioned the Libraries鈥 has been a pivotal resource in his research by providing access to a vast range of academic journals, databases and research tools, among others.
鈥淚 was particularly impressed with the turnaround for the Interlibrary Loan because the Libraries did not have access to a journal article I wanted, and so they helped me obtain the item from another library,鈥 Ghauri wrote. 鈥淚 had access to it in only a few hours after first putting in my request.鈥
He also mentioned that he has utilized much of what University Libraries has to offer in order to help him make his research the best it can be.
鈥淥verall, the Libraries have not only supported my coursework but also enriched my independent research by making high-quality resources accessible and manageable,鈥 Ghauri wrote.
The presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. will be led by Singh with her project, 鈥淯nlocking the Mysteries of Neutron Stars.鈥 Her research focuses on refining knowledge of nuclear reactions on neutron stars and developing a new detector system to measure and estimate potential reactions.
Singh wrote in an email that her love for academia, specifically physics, began in the library because she would spend free time there for the quiet vibe and space. Eventually, she came across the nuclear physics aisle and her journey for her studies began there. She mentioned that her experience with her work has been both amazing and arduous, but those at OHIO help her push through.
鈥淚 have been very lucky to have amazing and supportive advisors, research group members and faculty members who make these tough times a little easier to go through,鈥 Singh wrote. 鈥淚 am very grateful for my lab and project, and I couldn't have been happier.鈥
Singh also mentioned that on top of her research, the Libraries has been a place for her to attend workshops and other presentations on how to use resources as well, such as study in a quiet environment, host group discussions and get help from understanding and supportive staff.
鈥淎lden Library has always been an important aspect of my research and grad school journey,鈥 Singh wrote. 鈥淚t has not only provided books and literature materials when needed but there have been many other resources that I have found to be extremely useful.鈥
For more information, contact Kelly Roder, events and exhibits coordinator, at kroder@ohio.edu