14/01/2026
A full circle moment for ESM!
We are thrilled to announce that this semester, our very own alumna, Ms. Rania Jamal, has joined ESM as a full-time Lecturer—a role that marks a deeply meaningful and long-awaited milestone in her journey. Rania’s time at ESM as an undergraduate student was filled with experiences that shaped her not only professionally, but also on a profoundly personal level.
She believes that joining the Decoupling Lab during the peak of her undergraduate research proved to be a pivotal turning point, grounding her firmly in her pursuit of academia and research. To those around her, however, it was always evident that she carried an extraordinary passion for her academic goals. With the encouragement and unwavering support of her beloved professors, family, and friends, Rania went on to earn a Master of Science in Environmental Science, with a concentration in Energy and Climate Science, from Indiana University Bloomington—home to one of the oldest and largest Environmental Science graduate programs in the United States.
Today, Rania is delighted to return to her roots as a well-experienced academic and researcher, eager to give back to the community that helped her flourish. As a recent alumna herself, she understands the nuances of navigating student life within the department and is ready to mentor her students with the same care, guidance, and generosity she was fortunate to receive during her time at ESM.
Welcome to ESM, Ms. Rania Jamal.