Dr. Khatib's research is in autonomous robots, human-centered robotics, human-friendly robot design, dynamic simulations, and haptic interactions.

Dr. Palesh's research is in the area of cancer control. She is primarily interested in investigating the impact of cancer treatments on sleep, fatigue and quality of life.

Awarded in 2017
Home Department: Biology
Faculty Advisors: Hunter Fraser (Biology) and Ashby Morrison (Biology)

Dr. Fox is Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specialized in hand surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, as well as peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery. Her research focuses on wound healing, disorders of the upper extremity, and surgical biosensors.