Amin Golkarfard

Dear Nadereh, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for being selected as the recipient of the Dr. Hassan Homami Memorial Scholarship. It truly means a great deal to me to be recognized in this way, and I feel both honored and grateful for your support. Receiving this scholarship significantly reduces my financial worries and allows me to invest more time and energy into my research and studies at the University of Louisville. The support you provide is a tremendous relief and enables me to push forward in pursuing my goals as a researcher in transportation engineering. As a first-generation immigrant, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to chase academic dreams in a new country. Your generosity not only helps me advance my work in enhancing urban mobility and developing safer, smarter transportation systems but also serves as a source of encouragement and motivation. I'm honored to carry on Dr. Hassan Homami's legacy through this scholarship. His commitment to uplifting others resonates deeply with me, and I aspire to embody that same spirit of giving back to the community as I continue my academic and professional journey. Thank you sincerely for your kindness and belief in my potential. Thank you, Amin Golkarfard

Frederick Acquah

Dear Nadereh, I want to sincerely thank you for awarding me the Dr. Hassan Homami Memorial Scholarship. I feel incredibly privileged and grateful for this support, especially knowing that it honors Dr. Hassan Homami’s remarkable legacy. As a first-generation immigrant and a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, receiving this scholarship is both deeply meaningful and motivating. This generous assistance makes a real difference by lightening the financial load of my doctoral studies and allowing me to dedicate more time and energy to my research. My work focuses on Computational Material Simulations, and I’m excited to use computational tools to help accelerate the discovery of new materials for applications in clean energy. With your support, I am one step closer to making significant contributions to materials science and helping address some of society’s most pressing challenges. I'm honored to carry on Dr. Hassan Homami’s legacy through this scholarship and I aspire to mirror his commitment to education, innovation, and community. Your family’s dedication to uplifting first-generation immigrant students inspires me to continue working hard and to give back to others in the future. Thank you again for your kindness and belief in my potential. Your generosity has opened new doors for me, and I look forward to making the most of this opportunity. Thank you, Frederick Acquah