b'Stephen Patrick Vicchio Baltimore, MDB.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County; M.S., University of Michigan Dissertation: Computationally-Driven Insights Into the Ligand Environment of Materials for Catalysis and SeparationsAdvisers: Dr. Rachel B. Getman and Dr. Ana C. Alba-RubioStephen has five peer-reviewed publications focused on materials development, with two more in preparation. He has won multiple best oral and poster presentation awards at conferences. While completing his PhD, he served as Graduate Student Government (GSG) Treasurer to foster community and well-being for all graduate students. Stephen will continue his research career as a Dwight D. Eisenhower Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL).Civil EngineeringOmar Abuodeh . Pocatello, IDB.S., M.S., University of SharjahDissertation: Improved Vehicle-Bridge Interaction Modeling and Automation of Bridge System Identification TechniquesAdviser: Dr. Laura RedmondOmar was awarded the NRT-RIES fellowship in 2020, the best paper award at IMAC-XL in 2021, and the Glenn Teaching Fellowship in 2023. Omar has a total of seven peer-reviewed published journal articles and nine conference papers. Omar now works a structural forensics engineer at Exponent.Zhiyuan Qin .Anyang, ChinaB.S., Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture; M.S., Clemson UniversityDissertation: Machine Learning-Based Data and Model Driven Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification of Inverse Problems for Suspended Non-Structural System Adviser: Dr. M.Z. NaserZhiyuan, awarded the first prize in the national physics competition, has significantly contributed to multiple publications in top-tier journals and conferences. His research converges stochastic computational modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence for enhancing civil infrastructure resilience. With a passion for addressing large-scale challenges, Zhiyuan eagerly anticipates embarking on a research journey that bridges academia and industry, driving impactful advancements at the nexus of technology and societal well-being.Weiqi Wang Jiande, ChinaB.S., Wenzhou University; M.S., Clemson University Dissertation: Feasibility of Using High-Alkali Natural Pozzolans and Reclaimed Fly Ash As Alternative Supplementary Cementitious Materials in ConcreteAdviser: Dr. Prasad Rangaraju 19'