Kamillah Kassam
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Responsibilities
Dr. Kassam assists with the research and evaluation activities related to pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate programs as a postdoctoral research fellow with CEED. In addition, she seeks grant opportunities to help provide funding to programs within CEED.
Education
Dr. Kassam received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Duke University in 2023 and her B.S. in Biochemistry from Georgia Tech in 2017.
Background
While obtaining her Ph.D., Dr. Kassam realized her calling lies in working to support student outcomes. To this end, she served on several student leadership committees and acted as a mentor for younger scientists. For her work on campus, Dr. Kassam received the Samuel DuBois Cook Society Graduate Student Award. When she’s not working, Dr. Kassam enjoys creating art, reading, and spending time with her cat.