Malini Josiam
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I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. I will graduate in Spring 2026.
I am a proud to be a part of the GUIDE research group and work under the supervision of Dr. Walter Lee.
Research Interests
I am interested in improving the engineering environment where engineers are trained and socialized. Specifically, I am interested in improving engineering culture, sociotechnical impact, and student support for all students in engineering classrooms and beyond.
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin in 2021.
M.S. in Civil Engineering with a focus in Sustainable Land Development from Virginia Tech in 2023.