Posted: August 10, 2026
The Penn State Center for Sports Surface Research is excited to welcome postdoctoral scholar Dr. Madan Sapkota and Ph.D. student Faishal Khan to the program this fall.
Dr. Madan Sapkota (left) with Dr. Chase Straw (right), and Faishal Khan (right image).
The Penn State Center for Sports Surface Research is excited to welcome two new members to our team this fall: Dr. Madan Sapkota, who is joining as a postdoctoral scholar, and Faishal Khan, who is joining the program as a Ph.D. student. Madan earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, while Faishal earned his master's degree from Washington State University. Both Madan and Faishal will work under the advisement of Dr. Chase Straw and contribute to a wide range of research efforts within the program. Please join us in welcoming them to Penn State!
