CITRANS Symposium May 2025

January 30, 2026
Categories: College of Science

The second annual CITRANS symposium took place on May 9th, 2025.

Students and faculty attend the CITRANS symposium at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Students and faculty attend the CITRANS symposium at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, sharing their contributions to interdisciplinary research spanning environmental, biomedical, and materials sectors.

Poster Presentation Winners:

CITRANS Poster Session on May 9th
CITRANS Poster Session on May 9th
1st Place Environmental Research
2nd Place Environmental Research
2nd Place Biomedical Research
1st Place Material Research
2nd Place Material Research

Poster winners pictured:

  • 1st Place Environmental Research: Anjumana Jannati Nur (research group: Mariya Munir), “Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of Light-Activated Silver Nanoparticles Against Superbugs Through Sequential Light Exposure”
  • 2nd Place Environmental Research: Chideraa Ndubuisi (research group: Olya Keen), “Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Biosolids: A Focus on Primary and Secondary Solids”
  • 2nd Place Biomedical Research: Khayzaran Qubbaj (research group: In Hong Yang), “Magnetic Stimulation as a Neuroprotective Approach Against Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)”
  • 1st Place Material Research: Osman Goni Ridwan (research group: Qiang Zhu), “AI-Assisted Rapid Crystal Structure Generation With a Target Local Chemical Environment”
  • 2nd Place Material Research: Sal DeAndrea (research group: Sarah Stellwagen), “Understanding the Biomaterial Property Limits of Aggregate Spider Silk Toward Functional Adhesives”