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Congratulations to the April Undergraduate Researcher of the Month, Omar Elfayoumy! 

Omar Elfayoumy, a senior majoring in computer science, works with Drs. Indika Kahanda and Anirban Ghosh from the ��ɫ��Ƶ School of Computing. His current project focuses on protein function prediction, using machine learning and graph-based techniques to analyze patterns in biological data. The team he is working with specifically studies cliques, groups of proteins that frequently appear together, to better understand their roles in protein function. They are currently preparing a paper on their findings, with the goal of publishing by May 2025. 

After graduating this spring, Omar plans to pursue a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Tech while simultaneously working in the tech industry and launching his own business. Through his research experiences, he has sharpened his problem-solving skills, learned how to pivot when needed, and how to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. Omar’s advice to aspiring researchers is to follow your curiosity. "Research is significantly easier when you’re genuinely curious about the topic," he says. "Take some time to explore different fields and see what excites you."