Lab Milestones — Spring 2026
As the Winter 2025 semester comes to a close, we have two exciting milestones to share from the FARD Lab.
Shawn Zhao Advances to PhD Candidacy
Congratulations to Shawn Zhao on passing his PhD candidacy examination! This is a significant achievement that marks the transition from coursework to full-time doctoral research. Shawn is now a PhD candidate — a well-deserved milestone after consistently strong work. We look forward to seeing where his research takes him.
Amirreza Esmaeili Defends His Master's Thesis
Congratulations are also in order for Amirreza Esmaeili, who successfully defended his Master's thesis this semester. Amirreza's work reflects both depth and rigor, and we're thrilled to see him reach this milestone.
But this isn't the end of his journey with the lab — Amirreza will be continuing as a PhD student in the FARD Lab, and we're excited to welcome him into the next chapter of his research.
These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of everyone in the lab. Congratulations to both Shawn and Amirreza — we're proud of you!