Tyler Resident Recognized for Research at Regional Scholars Forum

May 5, 2026 | Hannah Buchanan

UT Tyler Graduate Student Tanvir Ahmed Earns “Best Graduate Poster Award”

Tanvir Ahmed of Tyler, a graduate student assistant in civil and construction engineering and management at The University of Texas at Tyler, placed first in the graduate poster category at this year’s Louisiana State University–Shreveport Regional Student Scholars Forum.

Ahmed presented his research on the application of modified sugarcane fibers in pavement engineering, under the mentorship of graduate adviser Dr. Mayzan Isied, a UT Tyler assistant professor and the Michael and Elizabeth McNally Endowed Professor in Civil Engineering.

“Congratulations to Tanvir for earning the Best Graduate Poster Award,” said Isied. “This recognition is a well-deserved reflection of his talent, discipline and research promise. It has been a privilege to mentor him and help guide this work from concept to presentation.”

Ahmed will graduate with a UT Tyler Master of Science in civil engineering this summer. Upon graduation, he plans to continue his education and pursue doctoral studies.

“Watching people realize how this work could benefit them––that appreciation and happiness are what keep students like me going,” Ahmed said of his experience.

Across its four departments and vast dedicated learning facilities, the UT Tyler College of Engineering prepares students for some of the region’s most in-demand careers. Students may choose to study at the main campus in Tyler or in Houston at the UT Tyler Houston Engineering Center. Visit uttyler.edu to learn more.

With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.