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: Adhesive film attachment in electronic packaging

Min Woo is from Washington, Seattle and earned his B.S. in Bioresource Science and Engineering and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Washington, Seattle. During his masters, he worked on micro-polymer characterization using Raman Spectroscopy to determine degradation of polymers in water. He enjoys playing the piano, coffee, and traveling in his free time.

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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Projects: Solid-State Additive Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites via Cold Spray

Yiming is from China and received her bachelor's degree in Powder Materials Science and Engineering from the Powder Metallurgy Research Institute at Central South University. She joined the Chawla Research Group in Fall 2025. Her interests include cooking Chinese food, especially Shandong cuisine, photography, and watching TV series.
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Projects: Characterization of Calcium-Aluminum-rich Inclusions (CAIs) in Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorites

Aila is from Northern Virginia. She is currently a junior in the School of Materials Engineering and joined the Chawla Research Group in Summer 2025. In her free time, she likes to boulder and spend time with her dog.

Projects: Tomography characterization of armadillo shells for biomimetic design

Dhruv is a junior in the School of Materials Engineering from Burns, TN. He enjoys swimming, basketball, comedy movies, and long drives

Projects: Characterization of the pneumatic compression of polymeric foams using tomography

Pranav is from Ellicott City, Maryland. He is currently a junior in Materials Engineering and joined the CRG in Spring 2024. Outside of research, he enjoys running, watching football and soccer, and supporting Purdue Athletics.