Projects: Machine Learning based Characterization of Microstructures in Semiconductor Packaging

Kosuke is from Oita, Japan and earned his Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. He joined the Chawla Research Group in Summer 2025 after working on microstructure analysis of superconducting materials using deep learning as an undergraduate. He enjoys music, traveling, basketball, and has tried skydiving.
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Projects: Characterization of structures and mechanical response in natural honeycomb

Nicole is from Northern Virginia and first came to Purdue for her Bachelors in Materials Engineering before staying for graduate school, joining the Chawla research group in January 2024. She spends her free time baking, cross-stitching, and attending Purdue sporting events.
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Projects: High-resolution imaging of defects in semiconductors: Detection, Reliability, and Mitigation. Adhesive film attachment in electronic packaging

Max is from the greater Seattle, Washington area. He graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He joined the group in Fall 2025. He likes rock climbing, snowboarding, soccer, and playing piano
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Projects: Correlative microscopy of microstructure and recycling effects in high-performance aluminum

Satyaroop is from Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. He graduated with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela and joined Chawla Research Group in Spring 2023. He's a metalhead who enjoys cooking recipes from new cuisines and cycling.
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Projects: Correlative Microscopy of Microstructure and Recycling Effects in High-Performance Aluminum

Kaio is from Minas Gerais, Brazil. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Technology from the Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys, as well as a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá. During his Master's, he worked on steel recycling and the processing of high-entropy alloys through high-energy ball milling. He joined the Chawla Research Group in Fall 2025. In his free time, he enjoys music, travel, and hiking.
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Projects: High resolution imaging of defects in semiconductors: Detection, Reliability, and Mitigation

Sidhaant is from Delhi, India and did his Bachelors in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and joined the Chawla Research group in Fall 2024. He likes gaming on his PC, going to the gym, and running for fun.
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Project: Solid-State Additive Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites via Cold Spray

Chezhian is from Chennai, India. He studied manufacturing engineering at Anna University and joined Chawla Research Group in Fall 2023. He's a fan of DC comics, Manchester City FC and Chennai Super Kings cricket.
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