
MIX group is thrilled to announce that Rashed Almasri has successfully passed his PhD preliminary oral (PO) examination today (May 21, 2026). His PhD committee includes following members:
- Korukonda Murty, Progress Energy Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering
- Elizabeth Kautz, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering
- Wen Jiang, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering
- Liming Xiong, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Graduate School Representative)
- Lingfeng He, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering (Chairman of the Committee)
Rashed’s cat, Fay was also there to cheer him up from the audience section!


Congratulations, Rashed, on this outstanding accomplishment!
