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Current Members and Research Projects

Graduate Students at MSU

Maria Martin, Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering

Michael Hallmen, Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering

Taiwo Ogunlade, Doctor of Engineering

Samuel Akosile, Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering

Sinanzwayinkosi Ndhlovu, Ph.D in Computer and Electrical Systems Engineering

Syed Musanif Hussain Kazmi, Master of Engineering

Derrick Mirindi, Ph.D. in Architecture, Urbanism, and Built Environments

2026/07/25 Graduate research intern Derrick Mirindi presented a poster, "Lego Real-time Detection using YOLO Algorithm" at NSEA 2026.

2026/07/25 Dr. Jiang and graduate research intern Derrick Mirindi delivered a hands-on workshop, "EdgeAI4LEGO: Edge AI Applications for Human-Robot Collaboration in LEGO Assembling Operations" at NSEA 2026.

Undergraduate Students at MSU

Fall 2026: Abdullah Alvi, Cashmere Greer

Fall 2026 Capstone: Aaron Providence

CEAMLS Summer AI Research Institute 2026 "Developing Edge AI Applications for Human-Robot Collaboration in LEGO Assembling Operations"

Kayla Hicks (MSU Information Systems), Toluwani Olasoko (Howard University), Abdulahi Oyebanji (The University of Southern Mississippi), and Joaquin Snowden (MSU Mechatronics Engineering)

2026/07/26 Abdulahi Oyebanji (from left to right), Kayla Hicks, Toluwani Olasoko, and Joaquin Snowden presented "Developing Edge AI Applications for Human-Robot Collaboration in LEGO Assembling Operations" for their Summer AI Research Institute project at the NSEA 2026.

2026/07/26 Joaquin Snowden awarded $10,000 Pallas Foundation Scholarship.

Previous Members and Research Projects

Ph.D. Students and Research Projects at N.C. A&T.

Carlton Henry M.S. (NCAT AST Technology Management Ph.D. Student)

Francis Boafo M.S. (NCAT AST Technology Management Ph.D. Student)

Andrea Spool-White M.S. (NCAT AST STEM Education Ph.D. Student)

2025/07/09 Andrea Spool-White presented her research on " Utilizing AI & Eye Tracking to Increase STEM opportunities for Students" at NAF Next 2025.

2025/03/17 LEGO Cobot presented at the 2025 Sci-Tech Week Innovation Challenge as 1 of 5 finalists.

09/12/2023 Andrea Spool-White received the Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship, Congratulations!!!

03/25/2023 Andrea Spool-White presented her research on "Advancing Student Learning in Surveying Lab Using 3D Simulator" at the 2023 Women in Science and Technology Conference.

M.S. Students and Research Projects at N.C. A&T

Emmanuel Stephen M.S.

B.S. Students and Research Projects at N.C. A&T

Spring 2025: Ahmed Omer (STEMunity Scholars Program), Colin Mitchell

2025/03/17 LEGO Cobot presented at the 2025 Sci-Tech Week Innovation Challenge as 1 of 5 finalists.

2025/02/12 LEGO Cobot advanced to SciTech Week Innovation Challenge Final Competition.

Fall 2024: Ahmed Omer (STEMunity Scholars Program), Colin Mitchell

2024/09/12 Student Ahmed Omer (who is carrying the equipment on photo above) has been selected to participate in the NC A&T – STEMunity Scholars Program. Congratulations!

Spring 2024: Marquise Dark | Kaliah Moore | Lige Reese | Tyree Thomas | Pavement Innovation

2024/09/14 Students Marquise Dark, Lige Reese, Kaliah Moore, and Tyree Thomas won 1st place in the 2024 AAAS HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase.

2024/04/17 Students Kaliah Moore, Marquise Dark, Lige Reese, Tyree Thomas, Andrea Spool-White alongside Dr. Yuhan Jiang have been accepted to the 2024 AAAS HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase. The 2024 Showcase will take place on September 12-14, 2024, in Washington, DC.

04/16/2024 Kalia Moore and Tyree Thomas presented "Digitalizing Stormwater Infrastructure System Using Reality Capture" at 2024 N.C. A&T Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

04/16/2024 Marquise Dark, Kaliah Moore, Lige Reese, and Tyree Thomas presented "iPave: Intelligent Roadway Management System" at 2024 N.C. A&T Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium