Rumena Begum
Rumena Begum
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I am Rumena Begum
Ph.D. student in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. My research is conducted under the supervision of the Aqlan Lab, where I am engaged in advancing studies related to systems optimization, data-driven decision-making, and intelligent manufacturing processes.
Ph.D. student in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. My research is conducted under the supervision of the Aqlan Lab, where I am engaged in advancing studies related to systems optimization, data-driven decision-making, and intelligent manufacturing processes.
Education.
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Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
Dissertation: AI-Driven Adaptive Task Allocation for Human-Machine Teaming in Virtual Reality Systems
Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
Dissertation: AI-Driven Adaptive Task Allocation for Human-Machine Teaming in Virtual Reality Systems
Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
Dissertation: AI-Driven Adaptive Task Allocation for Human-Machine Teaming in Virtual Reality Systems
M.Sc. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering.
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
MS project: Value-based Redesign of Hospital Admission Process Workflows
M.Sc. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering.
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
MS project: Value-based Redesign of Hospital Admission Process Workflows
M.Sc. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering.
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
MS project: Value-based Redesign of Hospital Admission Process Workflows
B.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Thesis: Investigation of the satisfaction level of customers and hidden factors for retail store shopping
B.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Thesis: Investigation of the satisfaction level of customers and hidden factors for retail store shopping
B.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Thesis: Investigation of the satisfaction level of customers and hidden factors for retail store shopping
Research Projects
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Publications
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Rumena Begum, Hamado Nour, Faisal Aqlan, Marci Decaro, Hui Yang, Richard Zhao, Jason Saleem, Karen Murphy, “Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory for Advanced Manufacturing: Investigating User Experience and Team Dynamics” Manufacturing Letters, 2025.
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Rumena Begum, Hamado Nour, Faisal Aqlan, Marci Decaro, Hui Yang, Richard Zhao, Jason Saleem, Karen Murphy, “Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory for Advanced Manufacturing: Investigating User Experience and Team Dynamics” Manufacturing Letters, 2025.
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Rumena Begum, Hamado Nour, Faisal Aqlan, Marci Decaro, Hui Yang, Richard Zhao, Jason Saleem, Karen Murphy, “Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory for Advanced Manufacturing: Investigating User Experience and Team Dynamics” Manufacturing Letters, 2025.
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Dalton Spark, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jason Saleem, Marci DeCaro, “Exploring Team Dynamics in Virtual Reality Environments,” IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2025.
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Dalton Spark, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jason Saleem, Marci DeCaro, “Exploring Team Dynamics in Virtual Reality Environments,” IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2025.
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Dalton Spark, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jason Saleem, Marci DeCaro, “Exploring Team Dynamics in Virtual Reality Environments,” IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2025.
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Faisal Aqlan, Rumena Begum, Chetan P. Nikhare, Mohammad Rasouli, Matthew Swinarski, Daniell DiFrancesca, “Integrating Business and Engineering Education: An Alternate Approach,” Engineering Management Journal, 2025.
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Faisal Aqlan, Rumena Begum, Chetan P. Nikhare, Mohammad Rasouli, Matthew Swinarski, Daniell DiFrancesca, “Integrating Business and Engineering Education: An Alternate Approach,” Engineering Management Journal, 2025.
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Faisal Aqlan, Rumena Begum, Chetan P. Nikhare, Mohammad Rasouli, Matthew Swinarski, Daniell DiFrancesca, “Integrating Business and Engineering Education: An Alternate Approach,” Engineering Management Journal, 2025.
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C. A. A. Rashed, J. Rifat, R. Begum, M. Bhuiyea, and S. Hossain, “Investigation of satisfaction level of customers and hidden factors for selected retail store shopping,” Review of General Management, vol. 7, issue 1, pp. 22-43, 2018
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C. A. A. Rashed, J. Rifat, R. Begum, M. Bhuiyea, and S. Hossain, “Investigation of satisfaction level of customers and hidden factors for selected retail store shopping,” Review of General Management, vol. 7, issue 1, pp. 22-43, 2018
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C. A. A. Rashed, J. Rifat, R. Begum, M. Bhuiyea, and S. Hossain, “Investigation of satisfaction level of customers and hidden factors for selected retail store shopping,” Review of General Management, vol. 7, issue 1, pp. 22-43, 2018
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Sensor-Based Machine Learning Modeling of Task Complexity in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Systems,” IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors (Under 2nd Review), 2025
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Sensor-Based Machine Learning Modeling of Task Complexity in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Systems,” IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors (Under 2nd Review), 2025
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Sensor-Based Machine Learning Modeling of Task Complexity in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Systems,” IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors (Under 2nd Review), 2025
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Kevin Mekulu, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Hui Yang, “From Gaze Transitions to Digital Biomarkers: Markov Prediction of VR Task Performance”, Expert Systems with Applications (Submitted), 2025
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Kevin Mekulu, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Hui Yang, “From Gaze Transitions to Digital Biomarkers: Markov Prediction of VR Task Performance”, Expert Systems with Applications (Submitted), 2025
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Kevin Mekulu, Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Hui Yang, “From Gaze Transitions to Digital Biomarkers: Markov Prediction of VR Task Performance”, Expert Systems with Applications (Submitted), 2025
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings:
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings:
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings:
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Function Allocation in Human-Machine Teaming: A Systematic Review,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6834
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Function Allocation in Human-Machine Teaming: A Systematic Review,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6834
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Function Allocation in Human-Machine Teaming: A Systematic Review,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6834
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Evaluating Team Efficiency in Manufacturing Industry Using Data Envelopment Analysis,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6297
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Evaluating Team Efficiency in Manufacturing Industry Using Data Envelopment Analysis,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6297
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, “Evaluating Team Efficiency in Manufacturing Industry Using Data Envelopment Analysis,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6297
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Nikki Neali, Rumena Begum, Aruna Rani Nath, Faisal Aqlan, “Adaptive Problem-Solving in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Environments,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6298
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Nikki Neali, Rumena Begum, Aruna Rani Nath, Faisal Aqlan, “Adaptive Problem-Solving in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Environments,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6298
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Nikki Neali, Rumena Begum, Aruna Rani Nath, Faisal Aqlan, “Adaptive Problem-Solving in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Environments,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6298
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Marci Decaro, Hui Yang, Richard Zhao, Jason Saleem, Karen Murphy, “Exploring Human-Human Teaming and Human-Machine Interaction in a Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory”, ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025. DOI: 10.18260/1-2–56511
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Marci Decaro, Hui Yang, Richard Zhao, Jason Saleem, Karen Murphy, “Exploring Human-Human Teaming and Human-Machine Interaction in a Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory”, ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025. DOI: 10.18260/1-2–56511
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Marci Decaro, Hui Yang, Richard Zhao, Jason Saleem, Karen Murphy, “Exploring Human-Human Teaming and Human-Machine Interaction in a Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory”, ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025. DOI: 10.18260/1-2–56511
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jay Brockman, Hazel Marie, “Urban Walkability and Human Stress: A Sensor- Based Study Across Three Sites,” ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025. DOI: 10.18260/1-2–57753
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jay Brockman, Hazel Marie, “Urban Walkability and Human Stress: A Sensor- Based Study Across Three Sites,” ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025. DOI: 10.18260/1-2–57753
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Rumena Begum, Faisal Aqlan, Jay Brockman, Hazel Marie, “Urban Walkability and Human Stress: A Sensor- Based Study Across Three Sites,” ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025. DOI: 10.18260/1-2–57753
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Rumena Begum, Durward Sobek, “Redesign of Hospital Admission Workflows: A Value-Stream Mapping Approach,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6862
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Rumena Begum, Durward Sobek, “Redesign of Hospital Admission Workflows: A Value-Stream Mapping Approach,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6862
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Rumena Begum, Durward Sobek, “Redesign of Hospital Admission Workflows: A Value-Stream Mapping Approach,” Proceedings on the IISE Conference & Expo, 2025. DOI:10.21872/2025IISE_6862
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R. Begum and B. McCrory, “Human Factors Assessment of a Pediatric Elliptical Machine with Cost Effective Modifications,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, vol. 10, issue 1, pp. 199-203, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/2327857921101132
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R. Begum and B. McCrory, “Human Factors Assessment of a Pediatric Elliptical Machine with Cost Effective Modifications,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, vol. 10, issue 1, pp. 199-203, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/2327857921101132
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R. Begum and B. McCrory, “Human Factors Assessment of a Pediatric Elliptical Machine with Cost Effective Modifications,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care, vol. 10, issue 1, pp. 199-203, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/2327857921101132
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Ebrahim Al-Areqi, Rumena Begum, Hafiz Eisa, Abdulrahman Shamsan, Faisal Aqlan, “A Data-Driven Approach for Risk Assessment in The Food Industry,” American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference, 2025
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Ebrahim Al-Areqi, Rumena Begum, Hafiz Eisa, Abdulrahman Shamsan, Faisal Aqlan, “A Data-Driven Approach for Risk Assessment in The Food Industry,” American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference, 2025
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Ebrahim Al-Areqi, Rumena Begum, Hafiz Eisa, Abdulrahman Shamsan, Faisal Aqlan, “A Data-Driven Approach for Risk Assessment in The Food Industry,” American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) Conference, 2025
Teaching and
Pedagogical Training
Co-Teaching
In the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Louisville Summer 2024 IE 370 – Engineering Economic Analysis
Class lectures, preparing course materials, and problem-solving with students. ------------------ Summer 2024
In the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Louisville Summer 2024 IE 370 – Engineering Economic Analysis
Class lectures, preparing course materials, and problem-solving with students. ------------------ Summer 2024
In the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Louisville Summer 2024 IE 370 – Engineering Economic Analysis
Class lectures, preparing course materials, and problem-solving with students. ------------------ Summer 2024
Teaching Training at Graduate Teaching Academy, University of Louisville
• Part I: Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education Fall 2024 • Part II: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching Spring 2025
Teaching Training at Graduate Teaching Academy, University of Louisville
• Part I: Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education Fall 2024 • Part II: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching Spring 2025
Teaching Training at Graduate Teaching Academy, University of Louisville
• Part I: Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education Fall 2024 • Part II: Advanced Concepts and Strategies in Post-Secondary Teaching Spring 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Louisville
IE 360/IE 560 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers Fall 2023, Spring 2023 --------- IE 621 - Facility Location and Layout Fall 2023, Summer 2023 EM 645 – Decision and Risk Analysis Summer 2023 --------- EM 661 – Engineering Statistics II Summer 2023
University of Louisville
IE 360/IE 560 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers Fall 2023, Spring 2023 --------- IE 621 - Facility Location and Layout Fall 2023, Summer 2023 EM 645 – Decision and Risk Analysis Summer 2023 --------- EM 661 – Engineering Statistics II Summer 2023
University of Louisville
IE 360/IE 560 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers Fall 2023, Spring 2023 --------- IE 621 - Facility Location and Layout Fall 2023, Summer 2023 EM 645 – Decision and Risk Analysis Summer 2023 --------- EM 661 – Engineering Statistics II Summer 2023
Montana State University
EGEN 350 – Applied Engineering Data Analysis Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022 --------- EIND 477 – Quality Management Systems Spring 2020, Spring 2021 --------- EIND 142 – Introduction to Systems Engineering Spring 2020 --------- CHMY 142 – College Chemistry I Lab Fall 2021
Montana State University
EGEN 350 – Applied Engineering Data Analysis Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022 --------- EIND 477 – Quality Management Systems Spring 2020, Spring 2021 --------- EIND 142 – Introduction to Systems Engineering Spring 2020 --------- CHMY 142 – College Chemistry I Lab Fall 2021
Montana State University
EGEN 350 – Applied Engineering Data Analysis Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022 --------- EIND 477 – Quality Management Systems Spring 2020, Spring 2021 --------- EIND 142 – Introduction to Systems Engineering Spring 2020 --------- CHMY 142 – College Chemistry I Lab Fall 2021
• Course material preparation, leading laboratory activities, helping in class practice, problem-solving sessions, delivering lectures, and grading homework and exams.
Awards and Recognitions
Outstanding Doctoral Researcher Award, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UofL, 2025
Outstanding Doctoral Researcher Award, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UofL, 2025
Outstanding Doctoral Researcher Award, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UofL, 2025
Best Student Paper Award (2nd place), IISE Conference and Expo 2025, for the paper “Function Allocation in Human-Machine Teaming: A Systematic Review”
Best Student Paper Award (2nd place), IISE Conference and Expo 2025, for the paper “Function Allocation in Human-Machine Teaming: A Systematic Review”
Best Student Paper Award (2nd place), IISE Conference and Expo 2025, for the paper “Function Allocation in Human-Machine Teaming: A Systematic Review”
Best Student Paper Award (1st place) and Best Track Paper Award (1st place), IISE Conference and Expo 2025, for the paper “Adaptive Problem-Solving in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Environments”
Best Student Paper Award (1st place) and Best Track Paper Award (1st place), IISE Conference and Expo 2025, for the paper “Adaptive Problem-Solving in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Environments”
Best Student Paper Award (1st place) and Best Track Paper Award (1st place), IISE Conference and Expo 2025, for the paper “Adaptive Problem-Solving in Virtual Reality Manufacturing Environments”
Best Student Paper Award (3rd place), IISE Conference and Expo 2024, for the paper “Exploring Holistic Dimensions of Team Effectiveness in a Multiplayer Virtual Reality Simulation Study”
Best Student Paper Award (3rd place), IISE Conference and Expo 2024, for the paper “Exploring Holistic Dimensions of Team Effectiveness in a Multiplayer Virtual Reality Simulation Study”
Best Student Paper Award (3rd place), IISE Conference and Expo 2024, for the paper “Exploring Holistic Dimensions of Team Effectiveness in a Multiplayer Virtual Reality Simulation Study”
Best Poster Award (3rd place), ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025, in Manufacturing Division MakeIt Session Poster on “A Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory for Manufacturing Education and Research”,
Best Poster Award (3rd place), ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025, in Manufacturing Division MakeIt Session Poster on “A Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory for Manufacturing Education and Research”,
Best Poster Award (3rd place), ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2025, in Manufacturing Division MakeIt Session Poster on “A Collaborative Virtual Learning Factory for Manufacturing Education and Research”,
Winner at 3-Minute Presentation under the Human Factors and Ergonomics Division, Annual Research and Innovation Competition 2024, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Louisville
Winner at 3-Minute Presentation under the Human Factors and Ergonomics Division, Annual Research and Innovation Competition 2024, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Louisville
Winner at 3-Minute Presentation under the Human Factors and Ergonomics Division, Annual Research and Innovation Competition 2024, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Louisville
Finalist in 3-Minute Thesis (3MTTM) competition at University of Louisville, 2024.
Finalist in 3-Minute Thesis (3MTTM) competition at University of Louisville, 2024.
Finalist in 3-Minute Thesis (3MTTM) competition at University of Louisville, 2024.
NSF Travel Awards for IISE conference 2024 and 2025, and ASEE Conferences 2025
NSF Travel Awards for IISE conference 2024 and 2025, and ASEE Conferences 2025
NSF Travel Awards for IISE conference 2024 and 2025, and ASEE Conferences 2025
Dissertation Completion Award, Graduate School, University of Louisville, 2025
Dissertation Completion Award, Graduate School, University of Louisville, 2025
Dissertation Completion Award, Graduate School, University of Louisville, 2025
Graduate School Scholarship, University of Louisville, for representing UofL at the Future World Changers in Academia National Conference, 2025
Graduate School Scholarship, University of Louisville, for representing UofL at the Future World Changers in Academia National Conference, 2025
Graduate School Scholarship, University of Louisville, for representing UofL at the Future World Changers in Academia National Conference, 2025
1st positions in the General Sewing Data training program and Induction program at Epyllion Group, in 2018
1st positions in the General Sewing Data training program and Induction program at Epyllion Group, in 2018
1st positions in the General Sewing Data training program and Induction program at Epyllion Group, in 2018
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Current Location
Louisville, KY, USA
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