Michael Tung

Michael Tung

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Awarded the 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

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Great news! I have been selected to receive the 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship! This fellowship will support my ongoing PhD research in traditional control, communications, and information theory.

I am deeply grateful to my advisor and my undergraduate mentors for their invaluable guidance, support, and letters of recommendation throughout this process. I also want to sincerely thank my family and friends who supported me throughout this entire process.

Thanks!

Screenshot of my name listed on the official NSF GRFP awardee list My name is on the official 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship awardee list!

Update: Purdue Engineering has also officially announced this year’s fellowship recipients. You can read the full press release here: Purdue Engineering Students Secure Top NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

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Featured by Purdue ECE for NSF GRFP and Presidential Excellence Award

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