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Current Students:
Current Students:
Imtiaz Ali, Ph.D. Student in Animal Science, U.S.-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholar
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics
Ph.D. Tentative Project title: Genomic control of facial pigmentation patterns in Hereford and Hereford-cross cattle using computer vision techniques
Josi Solsaa, M.S. Student in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Impact of experiential learning in Animal Sciences
Project title: Undergraduate research as a driver for agricultural literacy, workforce readiness, and student development
Completed: December 2025
Christian Melby, M.S. Student in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Quantitative genetics in beef cattle
Tentative Project title: Analyses of hair shedding scores in admixed beef heifers in the Northern Great Plains
Jada Riley, M.S. Student in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Quantitative genetics in beef cattle
Tentative Project title: Genetic diversity of Highland cattle with common breeds in the USA
Past Students:
Past Students:
Muhammad Anas, Ph.D. and M.S. Student in Animal Science, U.S.-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholar
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics with focus in Molecular Genetics
M.S. Project title: "Genome-wide association studies of reproductive, growth, and carcass attributes in admixed heifers using latent variables"
Completed: December 2023
Ph.D. Project title: "Inter-generational effects of maternal rate of gain on early fetal development in beef cattle"
Completed: December 2024
Current Status: Consultant Livestock Development, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Pakistan
Nayan Bhowmik, Ph.D. in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics with focus in Molecular Genetics
Completed: May 2021
Post-Doctoral Scholar at Purdue University, 2021 - 2024
Current Status: Post-Doctoral Scholar at USDA ARS Beltsville, 2024 - Present
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Elfren Celestino, Jr., Ph.D. in Animal Science, Fulbright Scholar
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics
Completed: August 2021
Current Status: Resumed faculty role at home institution (Central Luzon State University, Philippines)
Jordan Hieber, M.S. in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics
Completed: August 2016
PhD degree from Montana State University, 2020
Current Status: Quality Assurance Specialist at Mesa Laboratories, Inc.
Samuel Olorunkoya, M.S. Student in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Beef Cow Herd Nutrition and Production
Completed: August 2022
Current Status: Research technician at NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center
Victor Oribamise, M.S. in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics with emphasis in computational genetics
Project title: "Estimating the impacts of litter size and non-additive genetic effects on ewe longevity and stayability in a U.S. western extensive range production system."
Completed: August 2021
Current Status: Chief Executive Officer at Kquika Inc.
Lydia Trandem, M.S. Student in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Beef Cow Herd Performance/Reproduction
Project title: "Characterization of breed and frame score on crossbred heifer and cow production system performacne when American Aberdeen breed is present"
Completed: May 2025
Current Status: Lecturer, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University
Haipeng Yu, M.S. in Animal Science
Area of Focus: Animal Breeding & Genetics with emphasis in Statistical Genetics
Project title: "The exploration of a four-platform standing scale in the application of measuring temperament in beef cattle"
Completed: August 2016
PhD degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2020; Post-Doctoral Scholar at Iowa State University, 2020 - 2022
Current Status: Assistant Professor at University of Florida
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