Name: Farishta Rahman
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Institution: University of North Dakota
Department: Electrical Engineering
Biography:
Being a first generation scholar from Bangladesh, I had to face a lot of hardship to get to where I am today. I always thank my parents for supporting me in my journey. I pursued excellence from a young age in math and science. I graduated second in my aeronautical engineering class from the prestigious Military Institute of Technology. While researching vibration control systems for my undergraduate thesis, I discovered a passion for research. Seeking new academic horizons, I entered the electrical engineering master’s program at the University of North Dakota. My work as a research assistant on UAS electromagnetic compatibility and as a coordinator for cybersecurity conferences deepened my interest in machine learning and forecasting models. I also cherish my role as a graduate student’s wife, sharing our fascination with data science and taking breaks to travel. With competence and qualifications, I strive to give back to my community as an engineer. My journey has shaped me into a determined, curious, and conscientious professional. I aim to continue growing through education while upholding my family ties and cultural roots. My diverse experiences have prepared me to meet each new challenge with resilience.
Academic Status: Masters Student
Year in program: 1st
Research Area/Department: Applied Mathematics; Computer Science; Data Science; Engineering; Machine Learning/AI; Mathematics
Other, specify:
Major/Specialty: Electrical Engineering Machine Learning UAV
Degrees Earned or in Progress: Master of Science (M.S.E.E.) Electrical Engineering (Spring 2023-current)
What courses or academic preparation have you completed to prepare for a summer internship experience?
Already completed: Power Electronics, (Grade A) Applied Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design, (Grade A) Currently enrolled: Emerging Threats and Defenses Engineering Systems Reliability
Have you published any research or worked on research/technical projects? Yes
Where has your research been published or where have you conducted research/technical projects? Farishta Rahman et.al. “”Strengthening Grid Resilience: Lessons from the Texas Power Blackout and Implications.”” 55th Annual North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Asheville, North Carolina (2023).
Please describe your research/academic interests:
My research interests are in understanding and identifying appropriate statistical and machine learning approaches by investigating the temporal characteristics of time series data. My academic interests currently focus on completing coursework in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Smart Grid and Energy Analytics applications.
Computational and Data Science Areas:
Applied Mathematics; Computer Science; Data Analytics and Visualization; Machine Learning and AI
Research Synergy:
I am interested in exploring DOE opportunities that are focused on deployment of machine learning models for energy related applications. My research synergies intersect across multiple disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Data Science, and Distributed Energy Resources. My overall goal in my research is to enable a net zero or emission free, clean energy environment for our communities.
Motivation:
I am a first generation scholar in my family, and your scholarship will greatly benefit me by allowing me to pursue internship experiences that will advance my Master’s thesis. As a first year Master’s student in the initial phase of my thesis, working and creating networking opportunities with national labs will assist me with my research and future career. Since I have already worked on funded federal projects, participating in your program would be an ideal fit for my experience and skills.
Lightning Talk Title: Cyber Security Challenges Associated with Growing Penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)