Dr. Ghose has over 20 years of extensive experience in coaching/mentoring K-12 academic competitions, scientific writing, and editing manuscripts for publications. Dr. Ghose has served Clear Creek ISD in the (a) District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC), (b) Professional Learning Committee, (c) Advanced Academics Parent Advisory Committee, and (d) Campus Instructional Improvement Committee (CIIC) for several years. She has served 7+ years as a judge of Regional and State Science and Engineering Fairs. Dr. Ghose holds a Ph.D from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and has previously served as an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University.
P. Payra, PhD (Advisor)
Dr. Payra has over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry, with expertise in research and development, quality control, process management and operation of manufacturing plants. He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and did his post-doctoral research at The Ohio State University. He also has multiple accredited certifications in areas including Data Science (Microsoft), Data Analytics/Machine Learning/Statistics (Columbia), Contract Law (Harvard), User Innovation (MIT), and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (SSGI). Dr. Payra has served as a Grand Award Judge for several years at the State & International Science and Engineering Fairs.