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2O21A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 2021, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS: The past two years have been without precedent. The COVID-19 pandemic forced numerous changes in Lawrence Tech operations, and upended the plans of our graduates and other students, faculty, and staff. From the classroom and labs to the playing fields, from dorms to food services, your university community, like many others, had to quickly develop new procedures and routines to complete essential tasks and forge ahead. Although we regretted having to reconfigure the traditional graduation ceremonies for both the Class of 2020 and 2021, this virtual ceremony allows you, your family and friends, to enjoy the ceremony from the safety and comfort of your home without health or travel risks. University leaders will share reflections and special messages, honorary degree and Alumni Achievement Award recipients will inspire you with their words of hope, and—most importantly— graduates who provided photos can be individually recognized. This copy of the program includes all graduates and a printed copy is being mailed with diplomas. While the faculty, staff, and I realize that nothing quite takes the place of a live, in-person event, there is certainly no reduction in our esteem and pride in the accomplishments of our graduates. That they have completed their degrees during these extraordinary circumstances is testimony to their perseverance and indomitable spirit. I know they will continue to accomplish much and be a success in all they do, both in their professions and in life! With all best wishes, Virinder K. Moudgil, PhD President and CEO ON THE COVER Lawrence Tech’s A. Alfred Taubman Engineering, Architecture, and Life Sciences Complex.
ORDER OF CEREMONY
2021 Commencement Exercises — Virtual Ceremony
Virinder K. Moudgil, President and CEO of the University, Presiding
May 8, 2021
PRELUDE........................................................................................................................................................................ LTU Blue Devil Pep Band
Anthony Case, Director
GREETING........................................................................................................................................ Virinder K. Moudgil, President and CEO
NATIONAL ANTHEM .................................................................................................................................................. LTU Blue Devil Pep Band
WELCOME................................................................................................................................................................................. President Moudgil
ED DONLEY DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARDS RECOGNITION............................................. Kevin Finn, Dean of Students
PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO
CHERYL EAGAN, BSAr’78.................................................................................................................................................... President Moudgil
and Greg Cascione, Special Assistant to the President
for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
CONFERRAL OF DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS, HONORIS CAUSA,
ON DANIEL J. LOEPP............................................................................................................................................................. President Moudgil
and Tarek Sobh, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
ADDRESS........................................................................... Daniel J. Loepp, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES..................................................................................... Provost Sobh
CONFERRING OF DEGREES................................................................................................................................................ President Moudgil
RECOGNITION OF CANDIDATES.......................................................................... President Moudgil, Provost Sobh, and the Deans
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOME.................................... Patrice Patrick-Banks, MBA’12, President, LTU Alumni Association
CLOSING REMARKS............................................................................................................................................................... President Moudgil
Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021 1ABOUT THE HONOREES
DANIEL J. LOEPP Additionally, he chairs the Mackinac Island State Park Commission
DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS and serves on the boards of the National Institute for Health Care
HONORIS CAUSA Management, Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit Economic Club,
AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, and America’s Health
Daniel J. Loepp, president and chief Insurance Plans. Mr. Loepp is also an honorary board member of the
executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield Detroit Regional Chamber.
of Michigan, has played a leading role
in modernizing Michigan’s health care
delivery system. Daniel J. Loepp
Mr. Loepp, who oversaw the The President and Trustees of Lawrence Technological University
transformation of Blue Cross to a extend to you the highest honor that this University can bestow:
nonprofit mutual insurance company
in January 2014, has led initiatives to THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS
improve health care quality and promote
affordability, saving more than $2.2 billion As the resourceful leader of one of the nation’s largest and
in health care expenses through nationally recognized performance- most progressive health care organizations, you exemplify the
driven quality programs. The company is Michigan’s largest health bold humanitarian and administrative acumen that so often
plan and among the top 10 largest health insurers in the nation. distinguish what we admire in humankind in general and
Under Mr. Loepp’s leadership, Blue Cross remains committed to Americans in particular.
its long-standing non-profit mission. It is the only carrier offering In the long undertaking to provide and improve exceptional,
Affordable Care Act plans in all 83 Michigan counties. Blue Cross achievable, and affordable access to the healing arts and services,
also has led efforts to revitalize and strengthen core Michigan cities, the organization you oversee has emerged as an undisputed
including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Traverse City. champion and exemplar. Through your efforts, the citizens of
During his tenure, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has been named Michigan are fortunate indeed to be blessed with one of the most
Corporation of the Year in Finance and Insurance Services 12 times by effective and innovative health care enterprises in the nation.
the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, and has ranked You have also created an environment that fosters individual
among the top 50 companies on the Forbes list of America’s Best triumph and personal reward widely acknowledged as the
Employers for Diversity in 2018, 2019, and 2020. standard to which others aspire. In doing so, you are providing
Mr. Loepp holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees and an honorary careers for thousands of men and women and aiding their efforts
Doctor of Laws degree from Wayne State University. Additionally, he to become valued and contributing members of their professions
received an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from and communities.
Central Michigan University; an honorary Doctor of Business degree Moreover, you have been generous in providing exceptional
from Michigan State University; and an honorary Doctor of Laws counsel and stewardship to organizations that promote diversity,
degree from Walsh College. enhance business development, culture, recreation, and enrich our
Along with his wife, Amy, Mr. Loepp has contributed to many vital region, state, and country in untold ways.
community and public health causes through the Daniel J. Loepp In recognition of your outstanding accomplishments and your
Family Foundation. A leader in business, civic and community-based service to the people of Michigan and the nation, Lawrence
organizations, Mr. Loepp is chairman of the Executive Committee Technological University is proud to grant this degree, honoris
and vice chair of the Downtown Detroit Partnership board while also causa, with all the rights, privileges, and honors thereunto
serving on the Executive Committee for the Michigan Thanksgiving pertaining.
Parade Foundation, where he is immediate past chair.
CHERYL EAGAN environmental services, patient transportation, security, parking,
BSAr’78 hospital operators, emergency and real estate management, dietetic
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD services, sustainability, and clinical nutrition services. Her division
encompasses 1,200 team members and an annual operating budget
Since Lawrence Tech’s first Alumni of $85 million. She and her team are currently implementing a $500
Achievement Award was presented in million building project.
1952, only about 180 of LTU’s nearly Prior to joining Tampa General, Ms. Eagan served as a senior vice
40,000 alumni have been accorded this president at Sodexo’s Healthcare Division and held management
very special honor. positions with Atlantic Health System as well as William Beaumont
Cheryl Eagan is the senior vice Hospital.
president of Support Services at Tampa She is a Fellow and active member of the American College of
General Hospital, a nationally renowned Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and an active member of the FBI Citizens
nonprofit academic medical center. Academy of Tampa, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and the
Tampa General is the highest-ranked Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay Mentor-Protege program. In addition
hospital in its market and one of the top to her LTU degree, she holds a Master’s in Business Administration and
four hospitals in Florida. Five of its specialties rank among the best in Management from Central Michigan University.
the United States.
For the past decade, Ms. Eagan has led several critical functions at
the hospital including facilities management, design, construction,
2 Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021ED DONLEY DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARDS
The Ed Donley Distinguished Graduate Awards are named in honor honors one male and one female graduate for excellence in academic,
of 1943 graduate Ed Donley, former chair, LTU Board of Trustees, community, and campus leadership. The two recipients receive a
and former president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United certificate and a 10 kt. signet ring courtesy of the Balfour ArtCarved
States. LTU’s National Alumni Association Board of Directors annually Company.
EVAN HOLDWICK AXEY VANG
BSAr’21 BSN’21
Evan Holdwick is graduating with a Axey Vang had originally committed to
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a different university, but switched to
a minor in graphic design. He has been a Lawrence Tech two weeks prior to the
strong advocate for under-represented start of classes. Axey is a proud member
students. During his academic career, of LTU's inaugural class of nurses. She
Evan has been very involved with many is a skilled student-athlete and has
student organizations including Out at been a four-year starter on the women’s
LTU, where he was the acting president. lacrosse team. During her senior year,
He has also been a member of the Black Axey challenged herself to be a resident
Student Union, Young Democratic assistant, play lacrosse, and complete her
Socialists of America, and the National clinicals. During her free time, Axey has
Organization of Minority Architecture volunteered to assist with temperature
students. For the past several years, Evan has also advised incoming taking during the COVID pandemic. She is well known for her positive
students about Lawrence Tech’s supportive culture. and friendly attitude.
Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021 3DOCTORAL GRADUATE STUDIES
Dean of Graduate Studies Nabil F. Grace
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor in Engineering Technology, Lawrence Technological
University, 2010
Matthew John Ripper Master in Mechanical Engineering, National University of Malaysia,
Master of Public Administration, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2007
2007 Associate in Mechanical Engineering, Higher Professional Center for
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2001 Comprehensive Professions, 2004
A Multiple Case Study Exploration of Resilience, Disclosure, and System Throughput Optimization and its Interaction with Waste under
Workplace Behavior in LGBTQ Employees Lean Manufacturing Considerations
This study explored resilience in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, This study presents an innovative and methodical approach that
and queer (LGBTQ) employees who either decide to “come out” integrates sophisticated lean manufacturing tools to optimize the
at work or “considered coming out” at work and how this event performance characteristics for a textile plant. This research examined
impacted both their own and their colleagues’ workplace behavior. the optimal design variables and determined tools that exhibit
The qualitative, multiple-case study design utilized inductive extremely high levels of reliability, durability, agility, and efficiency
thematic analysis where interview data was triple-coded with without explicitly evaluating each possibility. The optimization
semantic, latent, and thematic coding. Four propositions and system applies different strategies using algorithms, control point
14 themes emerged from the study, which culminated with the locations and tools to enhance performance variables.
Resiliency Framework for LGBTQ Self-Disclosure at Work (RFDW) and Groundwork for the proposed approach developed a regression
the following five recommendations for practical application in the model by using value stream mapping tool through applying designs
workplace: 1) Build a positive work community, 2) Create a healthy of experiment techniques for both states in order to determine the
work environment, 3) Build authenticity at work, 4) Increase open best design variables from among all possibilities.
communication, and 5) Develop a resilience reservoir.
Dissertation Committee: Daw Alwerfalli, PhD (Chair); Sabah Abro, PhD;
Dissertation Committee: Matthew L. Cole, PhD (chair); Jacqueline M. Ahad Ali, PhD; Badih Jawad, PhD; Mohamed Nasser, DE
Stavros, DM; Ronald Reidy, PhD
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Naseer Muhsin Hadi
Salem F. Emhimed Lakrash Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological
Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems, Lawrence University, 2015
Technological University, 2016 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of
Master of Science in Process Manufacturing Management, Teesside Baghdad, 1997
University, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Bright Star University Redesign of Centrifugal Pump Impeller with an Idler Disk Using
of Technology, 1999 Computational Fluid Dynamics
A Combined Simulation Heuristic Approach to Optimize a Single-Product This study presents a design modification of the gap between the
Straight Assembly Line impeller shroud and the pump casing sidewall using an idler disk. The
disk rotates freely during pump operation. In the study, a numerical
In this research, a Genetic Algorithm (GA) model was developed to analysis was performed to investigate the idler disk’s effect on the
solve a single straight assembly line balancing problem (SALBP). pump performance for different volumetric flow rates and idler disk
The proposed GA uses a hybrid method to generate the initial geometries. Ansys Fluent simulation software was used to carry out
population and applies modified crossover and mutation operators. the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis for evaluating the
The proposed way of producing the initial population can increase performance of the baseline and modified designs in a centrifugal
the population diversity. A new method of selection was utilized pump. The flow field between the impeller shroud and sidewall of
to balance selective pressure and a repair strategy was used to the pump casing was investigated using 3-D Naiver-Stokes equations
overcome gene duplication. The fitness function was developed and with a realizable k-є turbulence model. Standard water was used
consists of three terms. The first term addresses and evaluates the as the working fluid, and the simulation was conducted at a fixed
feasibility of the solutions; the second term monitors the progressive angular velocity of the pump impeller. The flow pattern, velocity
loading, and the third term fulfills the front-loading concept. The distribution, pressure distribution, shear stress, and velocity gradient
developed GA can find the optimum or near-optimum solution for in the impeller shroud-sidewall gap are presented in this study. The
SALBP. numerical analysis provided an idea of how the freely rotating
disk behaved during pump operation. A comparative study was
Dissertation Committee: Ahad Ali, PhD (Chair); Duane Shortt, DE (Chair); conducted between the flow field’s simulation results for the existing
Daw Alwerfalli, PhD; Chris Riedel, PhD; Jinjun Xia, PhD impeller model (without an idler disk) and modified designs (with
different idler disks). The best performing case of centrifugal pump
Ahmad Ali Yame operation with an idler disk was identified.
Master in Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University,
2017 Dissertation Committee: Badih Jawad, PhD (Chair); Liping Liu, PhD
Master in Engineering Management, Lawrence Technological (Co-Chair); Vernon Fernandez, PhD; Sabah Abro, PhD; Munther
University, 2011 Hermez, PhD; Hossam Metwally, PhD
4 Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Dean Karl Daubmann
Master of Architecture
Omar Anbari✜ Alvaro Garcia Huerta✜ Frederick George Meinberg✜ Trent Joseph Schmitz✜
Fallon Marie Barrett Nikola Gjurchinoski✜ Maciej Michalak✜ Ellexis Lee Szymoniak✜
Danielle Elise Bohannon✜ Joseph A. Gutierrez Jr.✜ Megan Renee Mondrik✜ Rubina Thomas
Kenyotta Dontai Brown✜ Brandon Joseph Haarer✜ Fajr Najib✜ Gregory Wehman✜
Sabrina Joanne Brown✜ Paige J. Holcomb✜ Bobby Maurice Penn Liliana Alexandra Welliver✜
Bryan David Burnham✜ Steven John Holub✜ Kevin Joseph Piotrowski✜ Roba Fathi Youssef✜
Holly Rae-Lee Carroll✜ Stephen James Isaacson✜ Jonathan Hunter Raiford✜ Meagan Nicole Zablocki✜
Carrie Rosamae Davis Leah Gwen Klynstra✜ Bailey Nicole Ramirez Jeremy John Zaluski✜
Joel Allen Dennis Rachel Maree Kosmacek✜ Ryan Matthew Resendes✜ Matthew Charles Zix
Nicole M. Dutcher✜ Adriana Minerva Mantke✜ Cynthia Saadeh
Gabrielle Austin Enguillado✜ David Joseph McGrath Leah Scabilloni✜
Master of Architecture in Interior Design
Daisha H. Abdulnoor
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art
Brendan Nathan Folk
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design
Antonio V. Bartoll Jacob Gregory Wolford✲
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Matthew James Campbell Joseph Jacob Rosales Megan Ann Young◆
Jacob Anthony Hill◆ Sarah A. Sahutske✲
Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Amy Elizabeth Boldt Megan Marie Gunderson◆ Natalie Anne Miller✲ Emily Kathleen Reem✲
Andres Felipe Carmona-Franco✲ Mayyan Melad Danielle Prokopenko
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Yaqeen Alzaher Zachary John Drobot Nathan James Kurek✲ Sophia Raja Shandi
Zainab Alkhalifah Natalie M. Faranso Nathan James LeBlanc✲ Ryan Andrew Shenouda
Jonathan Isaac Arbaugh Justin L. Farley Kayla Marrie Lewis Dominic Joseph Simiele
Peter Andrei Arton Courteney Taylor Gazdik Nicholas Anthony Manjo Jacob Edward Smith✲
Lucas Robert Blair◆ Keivlan Griffith Adriana Minerva Mantke✲ Christopher Stack
Alexander Christian Blunk Megan Marie Gunderson◆ Natalie Anne Miller✲ Jack Stibal
Amy Elizabeth Boldt Jonathan Wayne-Charles Hahn Maxwell Arthur Mohring◆ Nathan Thomas Stiebe✲
Nathan Lee Bouws Scott R. Hill Justin Patrick Ocheltree Diamonique Arnelle Thomas
Alan Briones-Torres Evan Alexander Holdwick Hanan Jameel Odeesh Saru George Thomas✲
Jordan C. Bryant Jeremy P. Hufnagel✲ Nicholas David Peruski✲ Anusha V. Varudandi✲
Andres Felipe Carmona-Franco✲ Zakia April Hunt Kevin Joseph Piotrowski❖ Aaron Robert Wrubel
Bryce Robert Cox◆ Daniel Eugene Kagan Jessica Lynn-Raquel Riggs✲ Sandy S. Yousif
Richard Alan Coy II✲ Hunter Matthew Karam Steven Andrew Rumpel
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Paul Jacob Arnold Andrew Patrick Clark✲ Gabrielle Larkin Bryce Stanley
Claire Elizabeth Bryan Michael Goodwin Alessandro Thomas Pagura◆
✲Cum Laude ◆Magna Cum Laude ❖ Summa Cum Laude ✜With Distinction HHonors Program ✧Presidential Undergraduate Research Award
Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021 5Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design
Brennan C. Arnold Alaina Kay Kersten Jacob Watts✲
Justin T. Hornback✲ Spencer Augustine Schulte◆
Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modeling
Hunter Matthew Karam Saru George Thomas
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Dean Srini Kambhampati
Master of Educational Technology
Dwight Rodney Levens Jr.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Peter John Raad Uzma Anam Riaz
Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication
Christopher Allyn Chase Mariana Hernandez Johannesen Valencia Marie Johnson
Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication Arts
Nita Malaj Isaiah J. Martin
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology
Jeffrey Daniel Busick✲ Morgan Rosaria Minjaresy✲ Amay Paripati
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Thomas James Sutter
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Mitchell Alan Brennan✲ Taran Michael Heersma❖ Chad Kendell Pantin Delaney Anne Stamper✲
Gerard Norman Bringard❖ Amy L. Janks✲ Cory Joseph Pregizer Zachary Torretta❖
Lestyn Edward Brooks◆ Gregory Dean Johnson✧ Austin Jay Ramsey Arthur Lee Vardevanyan◆
Zachary Austin Couts Zeljko Jurkovic✲ Jacob Robert Rebecca❖ Jacob Nicholas Vesche✲
Cody David Docherty Mark Vulf Kocherovsky❖ Miguel Antonio Rodriguez Rachael Anne Wenzlick✲
Christian M. Dresen❖ ChenXiao Liu❖ Joseph Michael Rymas◆ Michael Robert Wilker❖
Randall Scott Fraley Tommy Samuel Margolis Nicole Schwerin◆
Justin Stirling Harlan Antonio Armando Mastroianni◆ Michael J. Smith
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry
Amay Paripati
Bachelor of Science in Humanities
Faith Mozeihem
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Luke Eliot Sabo◆ Joseph Paul Schulte◆ Jackson Riley Walkowiak✲
✲Cum Laude ◆Magna Cum Laude ❖ Summa Cum Laude ✜With Distinction HHonors Program ✧Presidential Undergraduate Research Award
6 Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021Bachelor of Science in Media Communication
Jarred Jeffrey Clayton Isabella G. McDonald◆ Jason Ross Jr.✲
Ali Hussein Hadi✲ Dillon Valentino Morello✲
Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology
Cody D. Johnston✲ Andrew H. Roberts◆
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Natalia Nail Abro✲✧ Kellie Marie Liebau Kaylee Noelle Patterson◆ Nicholas A. Spohn❖
Jodi Marie Ankiel Mariah Nichole Mapp Kenneth Tyrell Peterson William John Stertz
Allison Ann Cirocco✲ Katelyn Mather◆ Samantha Lynn Ridley Axey L. Vang
Shakina Nicole Coxton Tiffany Nicole McFolley Urmi Salam Arial Naomi Wright❖
Ian James Cudney✲ Christina Jewell Mullan✲ Destiny Renee Smith Tanisha Ikeya Wright◆
Meghan Aine English Valerie Nagara❖ Kaitlyn Ruth Smith✲ Miles J. Young
Sydne Everts◆ Pattrick O'Neill Madison T. Smith◆
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Jordanka Bryngelson❖ Emily Langolf✲
Associate of Science in General Studies
Andrew Arthur Bail✲ Jason Colton Klebba◆ Chad L. Thompson
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, Communication and Presentation
Valencia Marie Johnson
Undergraduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication
Isaiah J. Martin
English as a Second Language
Maryam Halaq
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Dean Bahman Mirshab
Master of Business Administration
Tara U. Abraham Theresa Coward Steven Alfred Martinez Andrew George Steffes
Usama M. Ali Drake De'angelo Danforth-Dowl Brian Daniel Miars Earl Thomas Swift III
Marcela Janeth Arrambide Cruz Rafal Jerzy Ignatowicz RaRedding Thomas Murray Jonathan Michael Vitale
Ahmad Youssef Bazzi Oluwaseun Gabriel Joseph Shannon Kimberley Novak Paige Evon Wilson
Marissa Belcina Chuck E. Jubenville Marcos David Palacio-Tortolero Anna Giuliani Young
Milena A. Brandon Sandy Kada Kayleigh Rose Reid
Nikolas Ryan Burt Ravi Sankar Kallepalli Mark J. Savi
Amira Shaunice Carr Tony Lo Elijahwaun Haleem Shaah
Master of Global Leadership and Management
Walter Deelee Hamm Jr. Priyanka Ramesh Ajari Christina Marie Iles Krithika Ramamoorthy
Michael Joseph Receniello Pranjal Ramesh Arote Mohammed Shafiqul Islam Venkatanarasimhan
Craig Christopher Riedel Rakhi Ramdas Dighade Hannah Marie Kochendoerfer Hamzah Rehman
Regina Michelle Rogers Mireille Elhaddad Devansh Kishor Paste Asfand Yar Shahab
Tara U. Abraham Naam Imad Ghanim
Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021 7Bachelor of Science in Business Administration–Accounting
Chenxi Huang
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration–Finance
Matthew Joseph Moore Teryn Lynn Kline❖
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration–General Business
Shaden Saleh Alfarhoud◆ Sean Tallon Fannon Peyton Sarinna Heady
Shuruq Abdullah Alsharari✲ Claire Lillian Flood Julia Elizabeth Kranker✲
Gina Louise Barber Victoria Diane Giardina Jack Douglas Smith
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration–Marketing
Walter Alex Adams Teryn Lynn Kline❖ Victoria DaJon Smith
Fatemah Mohammed Al khars✲ David R. Rush✲ Andrew J. Storey
ChenChen Huang Lewis Olen Sinclair Alek James Wietrzykowski✲
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Joseph-Manuel T. Duller Nikolas Adam Kubik Jerold Vance McGee Zachary Thomas Schoff◆
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Thomas Kozina
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Rakhi Ramdas Dighade Mireille Elhaddad
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Dean Nabil F. Grace
Master of Construction Engineering Management
Scott Rodney Ellis Muqtadar Ali Khan Satej Pradip Salokhe Rohitha Varsha Tirumalashetty
John Andrew Hardyway Umesh Teja Reddy Nareddy Harsh Atulkumar Sanghani Naveen Satish Uppin
Master of Engineering Management
Mustafa M. Albahrani Daniel Adam Burchart Quentin Jerer Mallory David Wayne Shepler
Karoleen Basim Bouna Wisam Zhongwen He Eric B. Mathes
John Joseph Brock Nishant Kakkar Mazen Saimaldahr
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
Ali Hussein Bazzi Uriel Figueroa Nicklas David Kent Alayne Katelyn Nyboer
Kaitlin Marie Casey Anna Christine Gagnon Denisa Lesaj Sydney Jean Schultz
John P. Daltas Brandon Dante Garcia Marissa MizwaH✧ Alexandra Rose Shorkey
Master of Science in Automotive Engineering
Ketan Sanjay Dhamne Abhishek Karwande Shalin Bhadresh Nagori Sarthak Nandkumar Nemade
Parth Anil Ghodke Sanjay Maheshwari Harsh Nemade Nikhil Veerabhadrappa
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Fatima A. Majid
✲Cum Laude ◆Magna Cum Laude ❖ Summa Cum Laude ✜With Distinction HHonors Program ✧Presidential Undergraduate Research Award
8 Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Chang Chen Hevar Jamal Palani Pranith Rekireddy
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michael Robert Dupuie II Sarah Marjana Safiuddin Syed Lydia Yassa
Muthya Usha Kiranmai Eedhara Afzal Biyabani Mohammed Dalya Toma
Moon Ho Kim Luke David Shepley Venkata Krishna Vakati
Zakir Iqbal Mahmood Jianchao Song Joseph Paul Wojnar
Master of Science in Engineering Technology
Ahmed Taj Al Shakhs Hassan Hussain Bukannan Wisam Jumaa Devi Suruliraj
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Marwan Mustafa Al Obaidi Abhishek Ashtagi Taylor Alicia Jordan Nihar Dipak Shirke
Nasser Abdullah Alshehri Douaa Magdi Hassan Abdulhamid Hassan M. Mobarki Swapnamurti Bhagwat Wagh
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Ali Mohamad Ahmad Neha Rajendra Dhane Nicholas Christopher Pakledinaz Na Tan
Farah Al-Chalabi Mrunal Sanjay Ganeshpure Mohanad Luay Aziz Qomsiya Nicholas James VanDerKamp
Olla A. Azer Nicholas Grabowski Kurtis Tyler Rickelmann Zhe Zhu
Bhushan Sarjerao Babar Alexander Michael Lessnau Ayad Sandiha
Zhixuan Cao Ana Paulina Magana-Padilla Vishal Paragbhai Shah
Hangkai Chen Shivkumar Mahalingapur FNU Syed Shahul Hameed
Master of Science in Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Joann Kelly Aksamit Faisal Mohammed Akbar Yuhao Ling
Jawad Ashraf Zahra Habib Kush Sanjaykumar Patel
Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering Technology
James Arthur Bishop Dirk D. Phelps✲ Jonathan James Seloom✲
David L. Modock II◆ Katelyn Marie Ray Katelyn Marie Vantine❖
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Fatimah Abdulfattah Aldawood Julia F. James✲ Evan T. McKenzie Brittany Marie Wieland❖
Bethany Ruth Balint❖ Cassandra Michelle Lain Devin Grey Morrison
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Ali Mohammed Al Abbas Alyssa Lynn Downs✲ Matthew Lawrence Henningsen Aidan Nolan◆
Michael Frank Ales Mallory Rose Grager◆ Zachary Lee Kelley◆ Ashley Sherry◆
Matthew Allegoet❖ Colin Charles Gross Andra Lynn Malburg◆
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Joshua Andrew Barnes✲ Jonathan Joseph Frasier✲ Aymen Khalaf❖ Patrick Robert Murphy◆
Austin Jacob Dikhow Dylan T. Keith Simon Michael Lidwell✲ Ryan Michael Woods◆
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology and Management
Yousef Salah Aljadani Kyle Finnerty✲ Matthew John Pachota❖
Trevor Craig Dobson Joshua Paul Miller❖ Austin J. Rohrback
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Abdullah Alajmi Hamad Aljenfawi✲ Angeliki Paula Dimopulos❖ Meshal S H F D Alazma
Rakan Albaddah Qutaibah Tareq Almulla Joshua Cameron Fountain✲ Patrick Robert Murphy◆
Meshal Aldhufairi Abdulaziz A B Th Alshammari✲ Ali Ghamlouch Anthony Paul Spears◆
Turki Alenezi Abbass Hassan Awada Michael Dominic Giuliani Joshua Edward Stein✲
Ahmed Jaber Alhajeri Alan John Azer Paul Marcel Ilovan◆ Zachary Andrew Johnson
Talib Abdulmalek Katie Ann Cyster◆ Ryan Adam Marsh✲
AL-Husseinawi◆ Amar M. Dabaja❖ Jordan Ronald McGrath
Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021 9Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Ali Salman Alhejab John Patrick Dragonov✲ Matthew William Schafer
Mohammed Thaeb Almutairi Richard J. Holloway◆
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Rebecca Almandoz◆ Carl Edward Glefke Christopher Livingston Nathan Stepherson❖
Eisa Almutairi Garret Louis Goyette❖ Brian Patrick Mackie Justin Richard Suchenek
Abdulaziz H. Alojairi Tyler Thomas Gregory Wyatt Edward Maison✲ Shaopu Sun
Andrew Arthur Bail✲ Varvara Gromakova❖ Justin Mark Makowski Daisuke Takahashi
Hoang Huy Bui Nicole Barbara-Renee Hedges❖ Nicholas Joseph Mazzella❖ Amy Helen Thueme
Dingfu Chen Ryan P. Henigan❖ Mitchell Chase Morley Dillon Russel Tierney✲
Sydney Ryann Coe✲ Christopher Steven Juengling Brendan Joseph Murrell Sean Gabriel Tobbe
Naun Collado Brandon Charles Kane◆ Anthony Carl Pirrone Evan Ross Tomaszewski
Rodolfo Andres Cruz Solano Adam Wallace Karbowski◆ Jacob Thomas Rajewski✲ Liam Avery Walker
Jason Lee Dean◆ Jonathan Anthony Kashat Scott Anthony Ray Jinrong Wang✲
Jason John Drummy Jason Colton Klebba◆ Ryan Sheridan Rockafellow❖ Robert Anthony Werner
Corey Jacob Ferrier Dylan Matthew Lanctot❖ Marco Salvatore Ruffino◆ Lingchao Wu
Melissa Elizabeth Ferrier Benjamin Brandt Lenze✲ Austin George Ryan❖ Dominic Zack
Edward Allen Flood Zhongling Li◆ Miguel Saucedo-Castillo Hanrui Zhou
Jake T. Francis Bram Alexander Ligon◆ Katelyn M. Seger❖
Nicholas Gienmeng Gee Zining Liu Yubotao Shen
Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering
Hope Paulina Dollarhide Daniel Reed Oliver Joseph Giulio Russo✲
Samuel Scott Huggins❖ Dominic Donovan Peichel❖ Ray Smit
Joseph Ryan Nowak Bryce Austin Portt Ashlea Megan White
Graduate Certificate in Integrated Project Delivery
Scott Rodney Ellis Hevar Palani
Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering
Pranith Rekireddy
Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills
Tyler Thomas Gregory
✲Cum Laude ◆Magna Cum Laude ❖ Summa Cum Laude ✜With Distinction HHonors Program ✧Presidential Undergraduate Research Award
10 Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021PROGRAM NOTES
DIPLOMA HONORS new direction while paying homage to the original. Today, the song is
A number of graduates have distinguished themselves through supe- performed by Lawrence Tech’s band at nearly all games, assemblies,
rior academic achievement. Three levels of academic achievement convocations, and other events.
are noted. Cum Laude (honors) recognizes students receiving a mini-
mum 3.25 GPA. Magna Cum Laude (high honors) recognizes students WE ARE LTU (original words) (chorus)
receiving a minimum 3.5 GPA. Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) Tho’ time divides us all Dear old LTU
recognizes students receiving a minimum 3.75 GPA. “With Distinction” We shall never prove untrue We love the Blue and White you’re flying
recognizes academic achievement in the master’s degree program No matter what the call Through the years to you
in the College of Architecture and Design. Honors cited at December Our loyalty we pledge to you ’Twill ever tell of love undying
Commencement are as of the summer semester and are finalized Rah! Rah! Rah! And in the class or on the field
upon assessment of academic performance during the final We’ll bring you honor, victory
semester. Honors are inscribed on the diplomas and transcripts of All hail to you
eligible students. Our alma mater LTU
Rah! Rah! Rah!
CERTIFICATION
Certification of the indicated degree or honors is subject to the
satisfactory completion of requirements for graduation. Listing in this COMMENCEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
program does not guarantee graduation or designated honors from Bruce Annett Karen McArdle
the University. Wendi Busch Tim McGillivary
Noreen Ferguson Virinder Moudgil
VETERAN HONOR PINS Kevin Finn Adria Rahn
Lawrence Technological University is proud to recognize its Lisa Frasch Mario Scibilia
graduating veterans and military members with a red, white, and Lisa Kujawa Scott Schneider
blue honor pin. The pin colors replicate those of our nation’s flag Robin Leclerc Renee Tambeau
to denote the valor, excellence, and sacrifice these individuals have Matt Maracle Scott Trudeau
exemplified in their service to the United States Armed Forces. The
entire Lawrence Tech community extends its deepest gratitude and VIDEO PRODUCTION CREW
congratulations to these distinguished graduates. Producers Motion Graphics
Scott Lehman Sharon MacDonell
HONORS PROGRAM Sharon MacDonell Scott Lehman
The’ University’s Honors Program is designed for highly motivated stu-
dents who achieved a high level of academic success in high school. Director Scheduling
It provides opportunities to excel in rigorous coursework and seeks Scott Lehman Deborah Przybylo
to offer the best possible preparation for professional careers or post- Karen McArdle
graduate education. Participants complete 20 credit hours of honors Camera Operator Bruce Annett
courses that approach subjects at a deeper, more challenging level. Norman Plant Jay Redmond
The aim is to enhance the quantity and quality of learning, intellectual Robin Leclerc
and social experiences, and provide opportunities for service learning. Jib Operator
Scott Lehman Website Arrangements
PRESIDENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD Christian Forrest
Undergraduate students who receive these funded awards partici- Media Operator
pate in basic or applied research projects. They engage in a literature Norman Plant Graduate Photography
search, select appropriate research methods, draw a conclusion Art Director
concerning the value of their work, support that conclusion, and Audio Engineer Sofia Lulgjuraj
display or disseminate their work for public review. Sam Vukonich
Producer
THE LAWRENCE TECH SONG Lighting Engineers Sharon MacDonell
Today’s music includes Lawrence Tech’s fight song, Dear Old LTU. It Sam Vukonich
dates to 1932, the year the University was founded. H. O’Reilly Clint Scott Lehman Photographer
wrote the words and music. Clint (1900–61) was a composer, song- Anthony Persinger Tyquan Jackson
writer, and author whose work also includes My Michigan, adopted
by concurrent resolution of the Michigan House and Senate in 1937 Properties Readers
as the state’s official song. Matthieu Maracle Sharon MacDonell
In 1978, it was revived and has been played at every Commence- Mark Drusso
ment since. For more, visit www.ltu.edu/news/tradition.asp. Additional Support provided by:
In 2013, after more than a 45-year hiatus, Lawrence Tech appointed Teleprompter Operator Aramark
Anthony Case as director of bands to kick-start the resurgence of Blue Anthony Persinger Planterra
Devil musical pride. Upon the revival of the band program, Mr. Case Show Supplies
updated the fight song lyrics and music to reflect Lawrence Tech’s Writer
Bruce Annett Dear Old LTU
H. O’Reilly Clint 1932
Editors Blue Devil Pep Band
Anthony Persinger Anthony Case, director
Sharon MacDonell
Scott Lehman
Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021 11ABOUT ACADEMIC COSTUME
The pageantry and color of Lawrence Technological University’s the flat mortarboard and the soft fabric cap. A tassel is usually fas-
Commencement Exercises reveal the academic achievements of tened to the middle of the cap’s top. Lawrence Tech’s graduates may
participating students, faculty, administration, and guests. Gowns, move the tassel from right to left upon receipt of their degrees.
hoods, head coverings, and even tassels provide a convenient way of Colors of edging of hoods, tassels, and trim on academic costumes
determining academic degrees and the institution that granted them. normally have the following significance: persons wearing white have
Most of today’s academic costumes were standardized in 1895 by the studied arts, letters, or humanities. Theologians wear red. Philosophy
Intercollegiate Commission, a group of leading American educators. is signified by blue — the color of wisdom and truth — thus persons
There are three types of gowns. Those worn by the Bachelors who hold the PhD often have blue on their hoods. Other colors
have long, pointed sleeves. Gowns worn by Masters have oblong include: engineering, orange; science, golden yellow; economics,
sleeves. Neither gown has any trimmings. Doctors’ gowns are trimmed copper; education, light blue; architecture, blue violet; fine arts,
on the front with velvet. Each sleeve has three velvet bars which may brown; journalism, crimson; library science, lemon; oratory, silver gray;
vary in color, depending upon the type of doctoral degree. commerce, accountancy, business, and industrial management, olive
Hoods are made of material identical to the gown and are lined in drab; and law, purple.
the academic color or colors of the institution conferring the degree. Members of several of the national honor societies having chapters
Colors of the velvet edging indicate the general subject of the degree. at Lawrence Tech have elected to wear honor cords or stoles.
Caps come in several versions — usually square-topped, including
ABOUT LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Lawrence Technological University, founded in 1932 by entrepreneurial Information Technology, and Engineering. Students benefit from
brothers Russell and George Lawrence, developed during an innova- small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice”
tion explosion that would change the world. Henry and Edsel Ford education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence
provided guidance and helped launch the revolutionary experiment Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations
that became Lawrence Tech. LTU is still changing the world by prepar- and NAIA varsity sports.
ing students to solve tomorrow’s problems. Students and alumni have Students gain real-world experiences through co-ops, internships,
gone on to design and engineer the tools, buildings, and products that and professional development. U.S. News & World Report and the
helped define their generations. Today’s LTU students will do the same. Princeton Review rank LTU among the nation’s best universities. The
A private university supported by the philanthropy of benefactors, Brookings Institution ranks LTU fifth among U.S. colleges and uni-
LTU offers nearly 100 programs through the doctoral level in its versities for boosting graduates’ earning potential and payscale.com
Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and reports alumni salaries are in the top 11 percent nationally.
Pre-COVID photo
12 Commencement Exercises | Virtual Ceremony 2021BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Elizabeth Baker, BSEE’92 Joseph Hurshe David A. Nicholson Kirk T. Steudle, BSCE’87
Former Vice President of Chief Operating Officer President and CEO Senior Vice President
Operations Ascension Michigan; PVS Chemicals, Inc. Econolite Systems;
ITC Holdings Corp. President (2019) Former Director
(2016) Ascension Providence Hospital Michigan Department of
(2020) Lloyd E. Reuss Transportation
Donna Bell, BSEE’89 Former President (2020)
Director Raymond R. Khan, BSEE’70 General Motors Corp.
AV and Mobility Strategy Former Sr. Vice President, CIO (1978) Daniel W. Winey, BSAr’74,
Ford Motor Co. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of BAr’75, MAr’15
(2020) Michigan Barbara Samardzich Chief Operating Officer
(2002) Former Chief Operating Officer Gensler
Lauren L. Bowler Ford of Europe (2016)
Retired Vehicle Line Executive Marcy Klevorn (2004)
Midsize/Large Cars Former Executive Vice President David B. Wohleen
General Motors Corp. and President of Mobility Victor A. Saroki, BSAr’79, BAr’80 Former President
(1994) Ford Motor Co. President Electrical, Electronics Safety
(2010) Saroki Architecture and Interior Sector
Mitchell Clauw, BSME’86 (2007) Delphi Corp.
Vice President Jeff Lemmer, BSMCS’87 (2004)
Head of Global Pre-Programs and Vice President and Chief John G. Smith
Program Management Information Officer Chairman, Board of Directors
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Ford Motor Co. Ross Controls
(2018) (2019) (2011)
Ex Officio
Douglas E. Ebert Larry D. Lyons Virinder K. Moudgil
Chairman of the Board Former Vice President President and CEO,
Lawrence Technological Car & Minivan Product Team Lawrence Technological
University; Former COO Chrysler Corp. University
Cranbrook Educational Community (2002)
(2006; chair as of 2014)
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