Academic milestones, conference activity, and research updates.
I am excited to share that my abstract has been accepted for presentation at the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting. I am looking forward to presenting my work, learning from the latest research, and connecting with fellow scientists and engineers.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of AGU and excited to share my research and meet colleagues and collaborators. See you all there.
I successfully defended my PhD proposal on August 8, 2025, and officially advanced to PhD candidacy. This marks an important step forward in my doctoral journey and brings me one step closer to completing my PhD.
Reaching this stage reflects the progress of my research as well as the support of my advisors, committee members, collaborators, and colleagues. I am excited to continue building on my work in AI, computer vision, and smart hydrologic monitoring as I move into the next phase of my PhD.
After four days of written exams, followed by a 2.5 hour oral exam, a 30 minute presentation, and another 30 minutes of questions and answers, I successfully passed my PhD comprehensive exam.
It was a long, demanding, and unforgettable experience, but also a major milestone in my PhD journey. Looking back, it was one of those moments that tested both preparation and perseverance. And yes, it all happened on Valentine’s Day, so that ended up being my Valentine for 2025.
