CardTalk
Share your cutting-edge research with the campus community.
Fall 2026 CardTalk
Tuesday, November 17
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Miller IT Center (MITC), Room 201
Learn about the Fall 2026 CardTalk Speakers
Chandrima Chatterjee presents "Mapping Vulnerability to Self-Reported Postpartum Depression: A National Analysis of PRAMS Data." Chatterjee is a doctoral candidate in Health Management and Policy at the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Originally from India, she trained as a dental surgeon before earning a Master of Public Health and pursuing doctoral training focused on health policy and maternal mental health. Her research interests include maternal and child health, mental healthcare access and utilization, and the ways in which health policies shape healthcare delivery and population health outcomes. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in academia, health policy and health services research to conduct policy-relevant research that bridges evidence, practice and decision-making.
Hania Elbayaa presents "From Crystals to Clean Hydrogen: Engineering Materials for Water Splitting." Elbayaa earned her B.Sc. in Gas and Petrochemical Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 2020, before pursuing an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at Alexandria University. Alongside her graduate studies, she gained experience as a teaching assistant at multiple universities and worked in the water treatment industry, contributing to the development of a DPD based tablet for measuring chlorine concentrations in swimming pools. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Louisville, where she researches the synthesis, growth, and evaluation of advanced materials for water splitting and clean energy applications. After completing her Ph.D., Hania plans to pursue an academic career where she can combine her interests in teaching, mentorship and research.
Learn about CardTalk
CardTalk is a unique and enriching opportunity designed to allow advanced doctoral students to present their cutting-edge research to a diverse and engaged audience. This initiative serves multiple purposes:
- Practice: Students can hone their presentation skills in a supportive environment, refining their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- Feedback: Presenters receive constructive feedback from peers, faculty, and attendees, enabling them to improve their research and presentation techniques.
- Collaboration: By bringing together an assorted audience from various disciplines and backgrounds, the program fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and encourages potential collaborations.
If you are interested in presenting at a future CardTalk, please submit your CardTalk Proposal.
Format
Each session typically includes:
- A brief introduction to the presenter's research topic and objectives.
- A detailed presentation of the research findings, methodology and implications.
- A Q&A session allowing for in-depth discussion and feedback.
Who Should Attend?
CardTalk is open to students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds and disciplines!
Students will gain insights into advanced research methodologies, expand their academic horizons and network with fellow researchers.
Faculty will be exposed to innovative research happening within our institution, and are encouraged to provide mentorship and support to future members of the professoriate, as well as identify opportunities for future collaborations.
Staff and other professionals will have the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest academic advancements, offer their real-world perspectives and explore potential partnerships with emerging scholars.
Archive
Review past CardTalk presenters and topics below.
| Semester | Presenter | Program | Presentation Title |
| Fall 2026 | Fahad Bin Halim | Chemistry | Building, Erasing, and Rebuilding Gold Nanoparticle Junctions with Electrochemistry |
| Fall 2026 | Hansaka Weerarathne | Physics | Rational Design of Graphene-Encapsulated Ni2P Nanoparticles for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) Electrocatalysis |
| Spring 2026 | Kaila Washington | Public Health | Black Women’s Embodied Intersecting Systems of Oppression: A Systematic Narrative Review of Body Image and Maladaptive Eating Behavior |
| Spring 2026 | Isuranga Cooray | Physics | Hydrogen Evolution Reaction on Cobalt-Nickel Phosphide Clusters: A Descriptor-Based DFT Study |
| Fall 2025 | Israa Sharaby | Translational Bioengineering | An AI-Based Framework for Renal Rejection Classification Utilizing Genomic and Clinical Markers |
| Fall 2025 | Hossam Balaha | Translational Bioengineering | Advancing Liver Transplantation through Generative AI: Predicting Outcomes and Enhancing Viability Assessment of Deceased Donor Livers |
| Spring 2025 | Mohamed Elsharkawy | Computer Science and Engineering | Explainable AI for Automated Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diagnosis Using OCT Imaging: A Multi-Stage Classification Approach |
| Spring 2025 | Nawaraj Karki | Chemistry | Enhancing the Mass Transport of CO2 Complexed with Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids in Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction in the Presence of an External Magnetic Field |
| Fall 2024 | Yathreb Mohamed | Public Health Management & Policy | Asparaginase as a Successful Treatment for Leukemia in Children |
"[CardTalk] strengthened my ability to engage with diverse perspectives, making me a more effective and adaptable communicator...in interdisciplinary settings."
