President, Social Coordinator 

Hannah-Joy Simms  h.simms@memphis.edu 

My name is Hannah-Joy Simms and I am a PhD student within the Experimental Psychology program. My research interests include language learning strategies, spacing and educational research. Outside of the lab I love books, films, and sharks!

Vice President, Earth Science Ambassador

Ayomiposi Henry Falade

ahfalade@memphis.edu

I am Ayomiposi, a PhD candidate at the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), Department of Earth Science. My research involves numerical modeling of earthquakes using dynamic rupture simulations to study slope stability and its associated hazards.

Treasurer, Marketing Ambassador

James Youn

 jbyoun@memphis.edu 

James is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. His research area is in Consumer Behavior with a focus on political ideology and consumer choice. 

Research Coordinator 

Rajat Sharma

 rajat.s@memphis.edu 

Rajat is a second-year PhD (Marketing) student at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics, University of Memphis. He comes with rich industry experience of more than 14 years in sales and operations roles. Rajat has also served as the lead consultant on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for one of the world’s largest container ports. His research interests are consumer well-being, sustainable marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Personal Website

Webmaster

Farshid Farzan 

ffarzan@memphis.edu

As a PhD student in Cognitive Psychology, I'm exploring how personalized and motivational approaches can make the learning process more effective. With over 15 years of experience in K-12 education in my home country, I've focused on creating innovative programs to engage learners. I'm passionate about advancing learning science and using motivational techniques to make learning more exciting and effective for students.

Personal Website

Psychology Ambassador 

 Haley Siegfried haley.siegfried@memphis.edu 

Haley is a PhD student in the Experimental Cognitive Psychology program. She works under the advisement of Dr. Shelbi Kuhlmann in the KuhlMedia & Mind Lab, studying emerging technologies to support STEM success. Some of her research interests include self-regulation, motivation, collaborative learning, and learning from errors.

Applied Linguistics Ambassador 

Ifeoluwa Priscillia Awopetu pawopetu@memphis.edu 

Ifeoluwa Awopetu is a Ph.D. student in the Applied Linguistics program at the Department of English. Her research encompasses multimodal communication and online interactions. She is particularly interested in how language, identity, and ideology intersect in computer-mediated communication. 

Economics Ambassador

Favour Olarewaju

flrewaju@memphis.edu

Favour Olarewaju is a PhD candidate in the Economics Department of the Fogelman College of Business & Economics at the University of Memphis. She is the Economics Ambassador of IISSO and is enthusiastic about fostering networking opportunities and promoting IISSO awareness & activities. As a Graduate Assistant, she has passion for teaching alongside years of teaching experience, and her research interests include health, labor and applied economics with over 10 publications in reputable journals.  

Physics and Materials Science Ambassador

Adedamola David Aladese daladese@memphis.edu 

David is a former president of IISSO (2024–25) and a PhD candidate in Applied Physics, specializing in Computational Condensed Matter Physics. His research focuses on ferroelectric materials with applications in current and next-generation nonvolatile memory technologies. 

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MIS Ambassador

Shao Liam 

slchew@memphis.edu

Shao Liam Chew is a Ph.D. candidate in Management Information Systems at the University of Memphis. His research investigates how individuals and organizations respond to emerging technologies with societal and security implications—particularly deepfakes, AI-generated misinformation, and cybersecurity threats. His work draws on behavioral, ethical, and organizational perspectives to understand trust, decision-making, and institutional adaptation in digitally disrupted environments. 

Mechanical Engineering Ambassador

 Ayomide Adeola Sijuade

asijuade@memphis.edu

I’m a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Memphis, specializing in advanced electrode materials for next-generation energy storage systems. My research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation of MXene-based nanocomposites for lithium-ion and supercapacitor applications. I’m passionate about clean energy technologies, materials science, and fostering inclusive academic communities. Outside the lab, I enjoy connecting with fellow students and supporting initiatives empowering global scholars.