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Dr. Gouri Prabhakar
Assistant Professor of Practice
CV (PDF)
Email: gourip@purdue.edu
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Peter Silvia
Undergraduate Researcher
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

I am a junior majoring in Atmospheric Science and Professional Flight. I am from Bethesda, MD, which is just outside of Washington D.C. My current research project compares discrepancies between two adjacent weather station's observations, but I am also interested in how aviation and meteorology intersect. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and music, and I play trumpet in the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band. 

Kerstin Cox
Undergraduate Researcher
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

I am a senior majoring in Atmospheric Science, graduating in May 2025. I grew up in Ramsey, Indiana. My research interests focus on climate systems and mitigation, and I aim to make a difference through climate change solutions. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking and plan to visit every national park. I also have a passion for creative writing and enjoy playing Just Dance for fun!

Parth Thakre
Office of Undergraduate Research Scholar
Computer Science and Data Science

I am currently a senior studying CS & DS. I used to live in Cupertino, California before coming up to Purdue to study for my Undergrad. Besides doing research, I also engage in other activities such as VIP Projects, Sports, Clubs (focusing on CS). My interests in research also include any areas that can use CS as a means to find/discover/relay information.

Harper Whiting
Undergraduate Researcher
Natural Resources and Environmental Science

I am a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Natural Resources and Environmental Science with two minors in Political Science and Environmental Policy and Politics. I am from Mendham, New Jersey and am very passionate about the environment. I work in the microplastic research section and enjoy conducting the lab work and learning more about not only microplastics in the atmosphere, but also honing my research skills.