School of Business and Public Administration

Research That Drives Change: SBPA at UDC Research Week

UDC’s annual Research Week, held March 31-April 4, spotlights groundbreaking projects that speak to real-world challenges. This year, the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) returns with a series of innovative presentations on artificial intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, social impact and more.

As the business world evolves, SBPA faculty and students are at the forefront, leading conversations about how technology shapes our future.

“At the School of Business and Public Administration, we tap into students’ curiosity to explore and answer questions that excite them—not just to learn but to discover,” says Dean Mohamad Sepehri. “That excitement opens their minds, reinforces critical thinking and supports lifelong learning.”

Monday, March 31

SBPA Research Week Schedule

1 - 4:30 p.m.
Van Ness Campus
Building 38, 2nd Floor, Windows Lounge

Undergraduate Posters

Presentation Title	Name and Email
The Role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria in Portfolio Management: Developing a Multi-Objective Optimization Framework with Advanced Diversification Techniques	Ignacio Pericet ignacio.pericetnavar@udc.edu
Revolutionizing Customer / User Engagement: AI-Driven Strategies for Enhanced Experiences	Laci Johnson laci.johnson@udc.edu
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Innovation Management: A Strategic Framework and Future Research	Mariama Conteh mariama.conteh1@udc.edu
Leveraging AI for Strategic Marketing: A Framework for Consumer Behavior Analysis and Personalization	Travis Henderson travis.henderson@udc.edu
Social Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction in Healthcare	Nkechi Lucy Iweriebor nkechi.iweriebor@udc.edu
Emotional Artificial Intelligence in Customer Service: Can AI Truly Replace Human Empathy?	Tamaya Edwards tamaya.edwards@udc.edu
Artificial Intelligence Policy in Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) across the United States, China, and the European Union	Janel Baxter janel.baxter@udc.edu
Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency and Safety: The Synergy of AI, Robotics, and Human-Centered Smart Farming	Nicholas Brown nicholas.brown1@udc.edu
Optimizing Food Delivery with AI: Enhancing Efficiency, Reducing Costs, and Promoting Sustainability	King Ajah Campbell king.campbell@udc.edu
Enhancing Workplace Safety in Warehousing: The Role of Robotics and AI in Risk Reduction and Automation	Fendian Pollock fendian.pollock@udc.edu Torian Powell torian.powell@udc.edu
AI-Driven Warehouse Automation: Optimizing Efficiency, Order Fulfillment, and Robotics Integration	Khang Nguyen khang.nguyen@udc.edu
AI driven Healthcare: Innovations in Patient Care and Medical Supply Chain Optimization	Dionne McAdoo dionne.mcadoo@udc.edu
AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Revenue Cycle Management and Patient Satisfaction Through Automation and Predictive Analytics	Gabriel Solano gabriel.solano@udc.edu
AI-Driven SMS Tracking in Fashion Retail: Enhancing Efficiency, Transparency, and Customer Experience	Kayleah Shelton kayleah.shelton@udc.edu Tukey Francis tukey.francis@udc.edu
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Modern Healthcare: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects	Regina Coleman regina.coleman@udc.edu Yonasly Corporan yonasly.corporan@udc.edu Zenebech Bore zenebech.bore@udc.edu
Building Trust in Human-Robot Interaction: The Role of Learning and Adaptation in Collaborative Manufacturing	Micah Hamilton micah.hamilton@udc.edu Teiona Boucher teiona.boucher@udc.edu
AI and IoT-Enabled Robotics for Disaster Response: Enhancing Situational Awareness, Operational Resilience, and Emergency Management	Geovani Leiva geovani.leiva@udc.edu Jeston Lobo jeston.lobo@udc.edu Nabila Abdul-Malik nabila.malik@udc.edu Zecariah Parks zecariah.parks@udc.edu
AI and Robotics in Last-Mile Delivery: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability, and Customer Satisfaction in the Retail Industry	Asia Archie asia.archie@udc.edu Jailah Moton jailah.moton@udc.edu Masoud Noori masoud.noori@udc.edu
Integrating AI and Smart Sensors in Agriculture: Enhancing Automated Sorting and Grading of Fruits and Vegetables	Eve Chen eve.chen@udc.edu Gloria Hernandez gloria.hernandez@udc.edu Phoumysack Chanthalath phomysack.chanthalath@udc.edu
Ethical Challenges of AI in Supply Chains: Balancing Automation, Workforce Transition, and Data Privacy in E-Commerce and Retail Logistics	Giovanni Campero giovanni.campero@udc.edu Jonathan Diaz-Angulo jonathan.diaz-angulo@udc.edu Jovani Aparicio Orellana jovani.orellana@udc.edu Mustafa Tahir Mustafa.tahir@udc.edu Rashad Faust Rashad.faust@udc.edu

Graduate Posters

Presentation Title	Name and Email
If they Can, Why Can’t We? Comparing the United States’ and European Union’s Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Governance and Regulation	Mariam Sanogo mariam.sanogo@udc.edu Muano Nevhudzholi muano.nevhudzholi@udc.edu
Trust in Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Chatbots: Analyzing Customer Trust in Online Shopping and the Future of AI Chatbots	Melody Valdez-Ovalle melody.valdezovalle@udc.edu Judith Ramirez Williams judith.ramirezwillia@udc.edu
Design Thinking for "Voce Libera"	Regina Matthews regina.matthews@udc.edu
Design Thinking for PACOA ECO: A Bold Step Towards a Greener Future	Waheedullah Habibi waheedullah.habibi@udc.edu Jordan Schemm jordan.schemm@udc.edu
Human-Centered Design Recommendations for Business-Oriented Research: A Case Study of Sustainable Footwear Company	Judith Ramirez Williams Judith.RamirezWillia@udc.edu Melody Ovalle-Valdez Melody.Valdezovalle@udc.edu
Design Thinking and Industry-Oriented Research: A Case Study of an Italian Speech Therapy Company	Daisha Fields daisha.fields@udc.edu
Design Thinking Pacoa Eco Tech Shoes: Incorporating Weight Measurement of Held Items	Rolfe Taber Merren Rodriguez rolfetaber.merrenrod@udc.edu
Design thinking Recommendations for Academic Research: A Case Study of X-Culture Born Global	Louis Mangeon louis.mangeon@udc.edu Wilhelmina Korketey wilhelhelmina.korletey@udc.edu Julian Schemm julian.schemm@udc.edu
Design Thinking for Sustainable Textile Futures: PACOA ECO's Innovative Approach	Franck Odoubi-Otoro franck.odoubiotoro@udc.edu
Empathetic Artificial Intelligence in Tourism: Revolutionizing Customer Care and Marketing Strategies	Louis Mangeon louis.mangeon@udc.edu Mauricio Corty Sosa mauricio.cortysosa@udc.edu
AI-Driven Design Thinking For Pacoa Eco Sustainable Footwear	Pelumi Oyewole pelumi.oyewole@udc.edu
Design Thinking Recommendations for EdTech Innovation: A Case Study of AR Books	Stevens Cadet Stevens.Cadet@udc.edu