MD2K Center of Excellence
FedEx Institute of Technology, Suite 335
365 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN 38152
Our Team
Providing software and operational support for the various projects
Santosh Kumar, Ph.D.
Center DirectorDr. Santosh Kumar is the Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis and...
Joseph Biggers
Director of OperationsJoe coordinates the work of the entire mDOT team, handles communication with external stakeholders and enquiries, and has worked as the director of operations...
Timothy Hnat, Ph.D.
Chief Software ArchitectDr. Hnat is Chief Software Architect for the mDOT Center. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Memphis....
Cheryl Hayes
Business OfficerSince joining the University of Memphis’ Department of Computer Science in September 2003, Cheryl has held the title of secretary, and later of Administrative...
Nasir Ali, Ph.D.
Lead Software/Data EngineerNasir Ali has a diverse background from software/data engineering to data science and IoT space since 2009.
Shahin Samiei
Assoc. Director, Research & StudiesShahin is the research data & study coordinator for the MD2K Center at the University of Memphis. His background includes a Bachelor of Science...
Anand Nandugudi, Ph.D.
DS Software EngineerAnandatirtha Nandugudi designs, develops, and validates mobile health (mHealth) biomarkers along with a team of graduate students at the MD2K Center of Excellence.
Lyndsey Tran
Training & Comm. ManagerLyndsey joined the MD2K team at the University of Memphis in 2018 as a project coordinator. Her expertise is in business administration and international...
Research Students
Hosneara Ahmed
Doctoral StudentHosneara is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis. Prior to joining the University of Memphis, she...
Mithun Saha
Doctoral StudentMithun is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in...
Sayma Akther
Doctoral StudentSayma is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis. Her research focuses on health condition assessment from...
Md Azim Ullah
Doctoral StudentAzim is a PhD student in University of Memphis under Dr. Santosh Kumar. He received his Bachelor degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from...
Somnath Mitra
Doctoral StudentSomnath is a PhD student in the Department Computer Science at the University of Memphis. He is currently completing his final dissertation remotely while...
Sameer Neupane
Doctoral StudentSameer is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and...