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School of Business and Public Administration

Research That Drives Change: SBPA at UDC Research Week

Research Week 2025 logoUDC’s annual Research Week, held March 31-April 4, spotlights groundbreaking projects that speak to real-world challenges. This year, the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) returns with a series of innovative presentations on artificial intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, social impact and more.

As the business world evolves, SBPA faculty and students are at the forefront, leading conversations about how technology shapes our future.

“At the School of Business and Public Administration, we tap into students’ curiosity to explore and answer questions that excite them—not just to learn but to discover,” says Dean Mohamad Sepehri. “That excitement opens their minds, reinforces critical thinking and supports lifelong learning.”

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Monday, March 31

SBPA Research Week Schedule

1 - 4:30 p.m.
Van Ness Campus
Building 38, 2nd Floor, Windows Lounge

Undergraduate Posters

Presentation Title Name and Email
The Role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria in Portfolio Management: Developing a Multi-Objective Optimization Framework with Advanced Diversification Techniques Ignacio Pericet
ignacio.pericetnavar@udc.edu
Revolutionizing Customer / User Engagement: AI-Driven Strategies for Enhanced Experiences

Laci Johnson
laci.johnson@udc.edu
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Innovation Management: A Strategic Framework and Future Research

Mariama Conteh
mariama.conteh1@udc.edu
Leveraging AI for Strategic Marketing: A Framework for Consumer Behavior Analysis and Personalization

Travis Henderson
travis.henderson@udc.edu
Social Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction in Healthcare

Nkechi Lucy Iweriebor
nkechi.iweriebor@udc.edu
Emotional Artificial Intelligence in Customer Service: Can AI Truly Replace Human Empathy?

Tamaya Edwards
tamaya.edwards@udc.edu
Artificial Intelligence Policy in Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) across the United States, China, and the European Union

Janel Baxter
janel.baxter@udc.edu
Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency and Safety: The Synergy of AI, Robotics, and Human-Centered Smart Farming

Nicholas Brown
nicholas.brown1@udc.edu
Optimizing Food Delivery with AI: Enhancing Efficiency, Reducing Costs, and Promoting Sustainability

King Ajah Campbell
king.campbell@udc.edu
Enhancing Workplace Safety in Warehousing: The Role of Robotics and AI in Risk Reduction and Automation

Fendian Pollock
fendian.pollock@udc.edu

Torian Powell
torian.powell@udc.edu
AI-Driven Warehouse Automation: Optimizing Efficiency, Order Fulfillment, and Robotics Integration

Khang Nguyen
khang.nguyen@udc.edu
AI driven Healthcare: Innovations in Patient Care and Medical Supply Chain Optimization

Dionne McAdoo
dionne.mcadoo@udc.edu
AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Revenue Cycle Management and Patient Satisfaction Through Automation and Predictive Analytics

Gabriel Solano
gabriel.solano@udc.edu
AI-Driven SMS Tracking in Fashion Retail: Enhancing Efficiency, Transparency, and Customer Experience

Kayleah Shelton
kayleah.shelton@udc.edu

Tukey Francis
tukey.francis@udc.edu
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Modern Healthcare: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Regina Coleman
regina.coleman@udc.edu

Yonasly Corporan
yonasly.corporan@udc.edu

Zenebech Bore
zenebech.bore@udc.edu
Building Trust in Human-Robot Interaction: The Role of Learning and Adaptation in Collaborative Manufacturing

Micah Hamilton
micah.hamilton@udc.edu

Teiona Boucher
teiona.boucher@udc.edu
AI and IoT-Enabled Robotics for Disaster Response: Enhancing Situational Awareness, Operational Resilience, and Emergency Management

Geovani Leiva
geovani.leiva@udc.edu

Jeston Lobo
jeston.lobo@udc.edu

Nabila Abdul-Malik
nabila.malik@udc.edu

Zecariah Parks
zecariah.parks@udc.edu
AI and Robotics in Last-Mile Delivery: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability, and Customer Satisfaction in the Retail Industry

Asia Archie
asia.archie@udc.edu

Jailah Moton
jailah.moton@udc.edu

Masoud Noori
masoud.noori@udc.edu
Integrating AI and Smart Sensors in Agriculture: Enhancing Automated Sorting and Grading of Fruits and Vegetables

Eve Chen
eve.chen@udc.edu

Gloria Hernandez
gloria.hernandez@udc.edu

Phoumysack Chanthalath
phomysack.chanthalath@udc.edu
Ethical Challenges of AI in Supply Chains: Balancing Automation, Workforce Transition, and Data Privacy in E-Commerce and Retail Logistics

Giovanni Campero
giovanni.campero@udc.edu

Jonathan Diaz-Angulo
jonathan.diaz-angulo@udc.edu

Jovani Aparicio Orellana
jovani.orellana@udc.edu

Mustafa Tahir
Mustafa.tahir@udc.edu

Rashad Faust
Rashad.faust@udc.edu

 

Graduate Posters

Presentation Title Name and Email
If they Can, Why Can’t We? Comparing the United States’ and European Union’s Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Governance and Regulation

Mariam Sanogo
mariam.sanogo@udc.edu

Muano Nevhudzholi
muano.nevhudzholi@udc.edu
Trust in Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Chatbots: Analyzing Customer Trust in Online Shopping and the Future of AI Chatbots

Melody Valdez-Ovalle
melody.valdezovalle@udc.edu

Judith Ramirez Williams
judith.ramirezwillia@udc.edu
Design Thinking for "Voce Libera"

Regina Matthews
regina.matthews@udc.edu
Design Thinking for PACOA ECO: A Bold Step Towards a Greener Future

Waheedullah Habibi
waheedullah.habibi@udc.edu

Jordan Schemm
jordan.schemm@udc.edu
Human-Centered Design Recommendations for Business-Oriented Research: A Case Study of Sustainable Footwear Company

Judith Ramirez Williams
Judith.RamirezWillia@udc.edu

Melody Ovalle-Valdez
Melody.Valdezovalle@udc.edu
Design Thinking and Industry-Oriented Research: A Case Study of an Italian Speech Therapy Company

Daisha Fields
daisha.fields@udc.edu
Design Thinking Pacoa Eco Tech Shoes: Incorporating Weight Measurement of Held Items

Rolfe Taber Merren Rodriguez
rolfetaber.merrenrod@udc.edu
Design thinking Recommendations for Academic Research: A Case Study of X-Culture Born Global

Louis Mangeon
louis.mangeon@udc.edu

Wilhelmina Korketey
wilhelhelmina.korletey@udc.edu

Julian Schemm
julian.schemm@udc.edu
Design Thinking for Sustainable Textile Futures: PACOA ECO's Innovative Approach

Franck Odoubi-Otoro
franck.odoubiotoro@udc.edu
Empathetic Artificial Intelligence in Tourism: Revolutionizing Customer Care and Marketing Strategies

Louis Mangeon
louis.mangeon@udc.edu

Mauricio Corty Sosa
mauricio.cortysosa@udc.edu
AI-Driven Design Thinking For Pacoa Eco Sustainable Footwear

Pelumi Oyewole
pelumi.oyewole@udc.edu
Design Thinking Recommendations for EdTech Innovation: A Case Study of AR Books

Stevens Cadet
Stevens.Cadet@udc.edu
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