Liban Hussein, a former WD&E intern and GEM fellow, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Grant. Hussein, who formerly worked with LBNL scientist, Carl Grace, is currently a doctoral student at the University of Washington. The prestigious NSF GRFP provides Hussein with an annual stipend for three years. In addition, he will receive money every year to put toward the cost of tuition and fees.
Speaking with reporters at the University of Washington, Hussein said:
“Earning the NSF GRFP award creates a foundation for me to conduct independent research within fields related to my interests in integrated photonics. I am grateful for the award where funding is secured for the next three years, and I look forward to future developments and collaborations in the creation of integrated devices used for medical applications and soft robotics.”
Hussein is currently conducting research at the University of Washington’s EMiT Lab, where he is working with his advisor Sajjad Moazeni to develop the Lab’s first chip for LiDAR security applications. LiDAR is a major 3D imaging technology that uses lasers, scanners, and GPS units to collect data about a physical environment. The circuit that Hussein developed makes it impossible for LiDAR systems (for instance, in a self-driving car) to be hacked, In addition, Hussein is continuing his work as a volunteer for AVELA (A Vision for Electronic Literacy and Access), where he helps local students from underrepresented backgrounds create their own electronics projects. He also hosted this year’s Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) for the National Society of Black Engineers (RLC). As the Regional Leadership Conference Chair, he was in charge of planning the event, organizing the agenda, and coordinating logistics for the conference with sponsors like Nike.
The WD&E Team extends their warmest congratulations to Hussein. We look forward to hearing more about your future research.
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