b"Computer EngineeringBingyin Zhao Shanghai, ChinaB.S., East China University of Science and Technology; M.S., Rochester Institute of TechnologyRobust and Trustworthy Deep Learning: Attacks, Defenses and DesignsAdvised by Dr. Yingjie LaoElectrical EngineeringVishwas Pradeep Powar.Mumbai, IndiaB.S., Mumbai University; M.S., Clemson UniversityPhotovoltaics and Battery-Based End-To-End Direct Current Sustainable Power NetworksConcept, Design, and ControlAdvised by Dr. Rajendra SinghVishwas has published more than 20 research papers, a book chapter, and two trade journal articles. He was among the top four globally chosen young professionals to present their respective work at the IEEE Power and Energy Society's Young Professionals Summit in 2023. He was named the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineerings Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant and was recognized with the departments Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award in 2023. Vishwas was also awarded the IEEE Southeast USA's Outstanding Young Professional Award in March 2024. A member of the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies, he is an electrical engineer II at Milwaukee Tool.Laxman Timilsina Pokhara, NepalM.S., Tribhuvan UniversityReal-Time Degradation Abatement Framework for Energy Storage System in Automotive Application Using Data-Driven ApproachesAdvised by Dr. Christopher S. EdringtonLaxman has submitted more than 25 journal and conference papers during his Ph.D. journey. He has accepted a postdoctoral researcher position at Clemson.Alberta Ama Oduraa Quartey Tema, GhanaB.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Engineering and Science EducationWysheka Tasheana Austin . Easley, South CarolinaB.S., Clemson University; M.S.C.M., Pennsylvania State UniversityHow are High School Counselors Prioritizing the Information Relevant to STEM Career Preparation in Their Communication with STEM-Interested African American Students?Advised by Dr. Eliza GallagherWysheka is a 2019 Southern Regional Education Board Fellow, a 2019-2024 Clemson University Graduate Diversity Doctoral Fellow, and a 2020 initiate into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She recieved the 2021 BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Award) Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award, acted as the 2021 Womens Roundtable Moderator at the Men of Color Summit, and has two co-authored ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) publications.posthumous27"