08/19/2026
The Fall 2026 semester began today, and two senior Ph.D. students from the UWBG Semiconductor Lab, Pallab Kumar Sarkar and Taqy Saif, along with Susannah Sherwood from Dr. Chen's lab, were invited to participate in a panel discussion during the RDI Workshop for incoming Ph.D. students in the Ingram School of Engineering. The session was moderated by Dr. Brian Samuels (PhD), Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and a postdoctoral researcher in the UWBG Semiconductor Lab.
During the panel, they shared valuable experiences and perspectives from their own Ph.D. journeys and highlighted some of the important lessons, challenges, and practices that can help new students navigate their doctoral studies successfully. It is very rewarding to see how much our Ph.D. students have grown throughout their journey- from beginning their own doctoral studies to now being in a position to share their experiences, mentor incoming students, and provide valuable guidance for the next generation of Ph.D. researchers.