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Alok Kumar

Alok Kumar is a Ph.D. researcher at the University of Houston working under the supervision of Prof. Birol Dindoruk. His research focuses on the development of polymer-grafted nanoparticles, aqueous CO₂ nanobubbles, and silica nanopore systems for EOR and sustainable process design. He integrates experimental methods (rheology, TGA, DLS, etc.) with molecular simulations (LAMMPS, DFT) and data-driven modeling to understand interfacial transport and structure–property relationships in complex fluids.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering – University of Houston (2023-present) B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering – Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), 2023 His expertise includes nanofluid design, polymer grafting, rheological characterization, CO₂ utilization, and non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations.

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Javascript

JavaScript is a powerful scripting language used to create dynamic websites. It helps in animations, validations, and interactive user experiences.

Typescript

TypeScript is a strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript. It helps developers catch errors early and create more scalable, maintainable applications.

React

React is a popular JavaScript library used for building interactive user interfaces, especially for web applications. It allows developers to create reusable UI components and manage application state efficiently.

Next.js

Next.js is a React-based framework used to build fast and scalable web applications. It provides features like server-side rendering, routing, and performance optimization out of the box.

Node.js

Node.js is a runtime environment that allows JavaScript to run on the server side. It is used to build fast and scalable backend applications using an event-driven, non-blocking architecture.

Express.js

Express.js is a lightweight and fast web framework for Node.js used to build APIs and web applications. It simplifies server-side development by handling routing, requests, and middleware efficiently.

Nest.js

NestJS is a progressive Node.js framework used to build efficient and scalable backend applications. It uses TypeScript by default and follows a modular architecture inspired by Angular.

Socket.io

Socket.IO is a JavaScript library used for real-time, bidirectional communication between client and server. It is commonly used for chat apps, live notifications, and real-time updates.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source relational database used to store and manage structured data. It is known for reliability, scalability, and advanced features like complex queries and data integrity.

MongoDB

MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents instead of tables. It is designed for scalability, high performance, and handling large volumes of unstructured data.

Sass/Scss

Sass / SCSS are CSS preprocessors that extend CSS with features like variables, nesting, and functions. They help developers write cleaner, reusable, and more maintainable stylesheets.

Tailwindcss

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework used to design modern and responsive user interfaces quickly. It provides pre-built classes that help developers style elements directly in HTML without writing custom CSS.

Software & Computational Tools

Programming Language

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Sass/Scss

Tailwindcss

Figma

Cypress

Storybook

Git

Publications

Google Scholar

Dynamic Stochastic Matching Under Limited Time.

Aouad, Ali and Ömer Sarıtaç. Operations Research Vol. 70, No. 4 (2022): 2349-2383.

Dynamic Stochastic Matching Under Limited Time.

Aouad, Ali and Ömer Sarıtaç. Operations Research Vol. 70, No. 4 (2022): 2349-2383.

Dynamic Stochastic Matching Under Limited Time.

Aouad, Ali and Ömer Sarıtaç. Operations Research Vol. 70, No. 4 (2022): 2349-2383.

Dynamic Stochastic Matching Under Limited Time.

Aouad, Ali and Ömer Sarıtaç. Operations Research Vol. 70, No. 4 (2022): 2349-2383.

Dynamic Stochastic Matching Under Limited Time.

Aouad, Ali and Ömer Sarıtaç. Operations Research Vol. 70, No. 4 (2022): 2349-2383.

Projects

IDEAS MADE TO MATTER

Design insights from studying the Van Gogh Museum

Museum layout shapes visitor engagement, according to new research.

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Feb 10, 2026
IDEAS MADE TO MATTER

Meet the 6 new faculty members joining MIT Sloan in 2024

The academics and researchers joining MIT Sloan in 2024 are experts in economics, management, organization studies, and more

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Feb 10, 2026

Presentation

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Sacks-Zimmerman, A., Bender, H. A., Lokai, A. D., Boorstin, R., Alok, K., & Kallman, S. (2024, November 6–9). Chiari malformation type I: The impact of participation in Cogmed working memory training (CWMT) on mood and self-perception [Poster presentation]. National Academy of Neuropsychology’s 44th Annual Conference, Austin, TX.

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Alok, K., Spat-Lemus, J., & Bender, H. A. (2024, February 14–17). Beyond words: Cultural identity factors in functional mapping during awake craniotomies [Poster presentation]. International Neuropsychological Society 2024 Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

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Sacks-Zimmerman, A., Bender, H. A., Lokai, A. D., Boorstin, R., Alok, K., & Kallman, S. (2024, November 6–9). Chiari malformation type I: The impact of participation in Cogmed working memory training (CWMT) on mood and self-perception [Poster presentation]. National Academy of Neuropsychology’s 44th Annual Conference, Austin, TX.

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Sacks-Zimmerman, A., Bender, H. A., Lokai, A. D., Boorstin, R., Alok, K., & Kallman, S. (2024, November 6–9). Chiari malformation type I: The impact of participation in Cogmed working memory training (CWMT) on mood and self-perception [Poster presentation]. National Academy of Neuropsychology’s 44th Annual Conference, Austin, TX.

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Alok, K., Spat-Lemus, J., & Bender, H. A. (2024, February 14–17). Beyond words: Cultural identity factors in functional mapping during awake craniotomies [Poster presentation]. International Neuropsychological Society 2024 Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

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Teaching

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Teaching Assistant | University of Houston

CHEE4361 Chemical Engineering Practices (Spring 2026)

2026
  • Supervising undergraduate unit operations laboratory experiments (Packed beds, Heat Exchanger, Plug Flow Reactor, LiquidLiquid Extraction, gas absorption).
  • Ensured safe operation of laboratory equipment and adherence to standardized experimental protocols.
  • Conducting pre lab walk throughs, ensuring safe operation of equipment, and guiding data collection.
  • Grading pre labs and lab reports; provided technical feedback to students.

CHEE 3462 - Unit Operations (Fall 2024)

2024
  • Graded assignments and exams, resolved student queries, and supported instructor led doubt sessions for Unit Operations.

Talks

A Selection of talks l've given, with video recordings and/or slides available online.

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Date Title Venue Format Description
Apr 2, 2026 Movement : A Python toolbox for analysing motion tracking data TheBehaviour Forum Virtual Workshop Video, Slides A 40-minute talk about the movement package.
Feb 1, 2026 Trusted by design: set up your research software for communty adoption Fosdem : Open Research devroom Video, Slides I review lessons learnt about getting other to trust your open-source tools (sound kicks in at 02:30).
Jan 31, 2026 Movement : a python toolbox for analysing motion tracking data FOSDEM: Bioinformatics & Computational Biology devroom Video, Slides A 10-min overview of the movement package.
Nov 24, 2025 Movement : a python Toolbox for analysing motion Tracing Data. Crick Bioimage Analysis Symposium. Slides A 10-min overview of the movement package.

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For RAICA to truly work in diverse contexts around the world, it can't just be a set of static lessons. It has to adapt to local needs, languages, and educational realities.

2025 Day of Al Impact Report

A year of rapid growth, both in the U.S. and beyond, greatly expanding the reach of Day of Al and RAISE's mission. Educators in all 50 states and 175 countries now use Day of Al curricula, breaking a milestone of reaching more than 2 million students.

Fifth Summer of FutureMakers

For the fifth year in row, MIT RAISE will host its next virtual cohort of 80+ high school students from across the U.S. as the next FutureMakers.

Workshop: “The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI”

As part of the ACSI Paraguay National Convention, with over 30 schools represented and 150 educators enrolled in the workshop, we shared the topic ‘The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI.

Workshop: “The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI”

As part of the ACSI Paraguay National Convention, with over 30 schools represented and 150 educators enrolled in the workshop, we shared the topic ‘The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI.

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Building Al Literacy Together: RAICA and ADAI Circle

For RAICA to truly work in diverse contexts around the world, it can't just be a set of static lessons. It has to adapt to local needs, languages, and educational realities.

2025 Day of Al Impact Report

A year of rapid growth, both in the U.S. and beyond, greatly expanding the reach of Day of Al and RAISE's mission. Educators in all 50 states and 175 countries now use Day of Al curricula, breaking a milestone of reaching more than 2 million students.

Fifth Summer of FutureMakers

For the fifth year in row, MIT RAISE will host its next virtual cohort of 80+ high school students from across the U.S. as the next FutureMakers.

Workshop: “The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI”

As part of the ACSI Paraguay National Convention, with over 30 schools represented and 150 educators enrolled in the workshop, we shared the topic ‘The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI.

Workshop: “The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI”

As part of the ACSI Paraguay National Convention, with over 30 schools represented and 150 educators enrolled in the workshop, we shared the topic ‘The Future of Our Schools in the Age of AI.

Awards

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ICML Topological Deep Learning Challenge 2024: Beyond the Graph Domain

Guillermo Bernárdez , Lev Telyatnikov , Marco Montagna , and 70 more authors 2024

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ICML Topological Deep Learning Challenge 2024: Beyond the Graph Domain

Guillermo Bernárdez , Lev Telyatnikov , Marco Montagna , and 70 more authors 2024

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ICML Topological Deep Learning Challenge 2024: Beyond the Graph Domain

Guillermo Bernárdez , Lev Telyatnikov , Marco Montagna , and 70 more authors 2024

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ICML Topological Deep Learning Challenge 2024: Beyond the Graph Domain

Guillermo Bernárdez , Lev Telyatnikov , Marco Montagna , and 70 more authors 2024

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