The SMU Research Spotlight is the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research's noon-hour speaker series. Research is essential to our community, and this series aims to engage and inspire everyone by highlighting the innovative work of our faculty. The 2025/26 series focuses on the research efforts of early-career researchers, including new faculty members and postdoctoral fellows. Our goal with these presentations is to build connections among faculty, students, and external partners with shared research interests, while also showcasing the vibrant and diverse research environment at our University.