March 2024: Balaji Elected as Year 5 SLC Communications Lead
Balaji Baskar has been elected as the Communications Lead for the Scholar Leadership Council (SLC) for Year 5. Balaji aims to enhance communication within our academic community. Read more…
March 2024: Crysthal Alvarez Secures 2nd Place in ATP-Bio Poster Competition
Crysthal Alvarez achieved 2nd place at the ATP-Bio Y4 Annual Meeting poster competition for her pioneering research in cryopreservation technology. Read more…
October 2023: Congratulations to Balaji Baskar
Balaji Baskar has successfully passed the Ph.D. Qualifying exam in October 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone in his academic career. Congratulations, Balaji, on your hard work and perseverance!
August 2023: Welcome Ph.D. Student Atiqul Islam Ahad
In August 2023, we warmly welcomed our new Ph.D. student from Bangladesh, Atiqul Islam Ahad. Atiqul’s addition to our department is greatly anticipated, and we look forward to the innovative research and fresh perspectives he brings to our academic community.
July 2023: Crysthal Alvarez Receives MEEN Graduate Student Travel Award
Crysthal Alvarez was honored with the MEEN Graduate Student TravelAward in July 2023, enabling her to attend and present her research at the CRYO2023 conference. This achievement not only highlights Crysthal’s dedication to her field but also her ability to make significant contributions to the scientific community. Congratulations, Crysthal!
June 2023: Crysthal Alvarez Awarded Continuing Student Fellowship
Crysthal Alvarez received the Continuing Student Fellowship from the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University in June 2023. This fellowship recognizes Crysthal’s academic excellence and potential for future success in her field. We’re proud of your accomplishments, Crysthal!
June 2023: Funding Grant for Senior Design Team
In June 2023, Crysthal Alvarez and Dr. Carla Berrospe-Rodriguez were awarded the ATP-Bio Senior Design and Research Program Funding Grant. They are mentoring a MEEN senior design team in developing a droplet vitrification storage system for the Spring and Fall of 2023, aimed at enhancing temperature characterization and warming studies. This project is a testament to their innovative spirit and dedication to advancing research.
May 2023: Graduate Summer Research Grant
Balaji Baskar was the recipient of the Graduate Summer Research Grant from the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University in May 2023. This grant supports Balaji’s research over the summer, furthering our department’s commitment to fostering groundbreaking research. Congratulations, Balaji!
May 2023: ATP-Bio Research Funding
Dr. Carla Berrospe-Rodriguez and Crysthal Alvarez were awarded an ATP-Bio Request for Funding Proposal Grant in May 2023 for their project on optical tools for in-situ studies during cryopreservation. Their collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital underscores the interdisciplinary and impactful nature of their research. Well done on this remarkable achievement!
May 2023: Investigation of Injury and Death Mechanisms During Embryonic Cryopreservation
Crysthal Alvarez took part in a significant project funded by the ATP-Bio Request for Funding Proposal Grant in May 2023. Focusing on investigating injury and death mechanisms during embryonic cryopreservation, this collaboration with the University of Minnesota is crucial for advancements in cryopreservation techniques. Congratulations to Crysthal for contributing to this important research.
Fall 2022: Welcome New Ph.D. Students
In Fall 2022, our department was pleased to welcome new Ph.D. students, Ahad Ullah from Pakistan and Balaji Baskar from India. Their presence enriches our academic community with diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to research excellence. We’re excited to see the contributions they will make to their respective fields.