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Joaquin Grefa
City Coordinator
I am a NP3M postdoc working on nuclear theory at KSU. I study phenomena ranging from the early universe, heavy-ion collisions, neutron stars and their mergers, and black holes. Once attending a Pint of Science event in my home country, Ecuador, I am now excited to organize one here in Kent (OH).
Maci Kesler
Event Manager
I'm a PhD student in nuclear/particle physics from Las Vegas. I work at KSU modeling simulations of exclusive diffractive vector meson production for the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider. I'm happy to be part of Pint of Science and I can't wait to see the impact it has here in our community!
Thomas Franzem
Event Manager
I am a postdoctoral researcher that studies multiple facets of insect community ecology using advanced computational approaches. My research focuses on algorithmic tools to detect shifts in population trajectory, multi-scale drivers of occurrence and distribution, and trophic interaction models.
Micheal Kahangirwe
Event Manager
I am a Postdoctoral Scholar at Kent State University, specializing in nuclear theory. I have attended and assisted in organizing "Pint of Science" events in Houston, and I am excited to be a part of this vibrant scientific community.
Nishi Suman
Event manager
I am a third-year PhD student in physics at Kent State University, working under the guidance of Dr. Philip Bos. My research focuses on developing nanowaveguide-based optical phased arrays to achieve high-efficiency, wide-angle beam steering. I am particularly interested in designing and simulating…
Manisha Talwar
Event manager
I am 4th-year PhD student in physics at Kent State University working under the guidance of Dr. Antal Jakli. My research focuses on making tunable microlens arrays by using ferronematic liquid crytsals. I'm happy to be part of Pint of Science!!
Manisha Badu
Event manager
I am a 4th-year PhD student in physics at Kent State University working under the guidance of Dr. Samuel Sprunt. I am doing research on characterization of ferroelectric nematic materials using X-ray diffraction and Dynamic light scattering technique.
Isabella Dibra
Event manager
I am a senior undergraduate in physics at Kent State University. With a concentration in research, I intend to continue my education in physics into graduate school.