Awards and Honors
| Year | Award | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Stanley I. Weiss Outstanding Thesis Award (TAM) | Awarded for outstanding doctoral research in Mechanics and Mechanical Science at UIUC. |
| 2023 | Michael A. and E. Ann Sutton Graduate Student Award (2023) | Awarded to an outstanding graduate student in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Science & Engineering. |
| 2021–2022 | Beckman Institute Graduate Fellowship | This prestigious fellowship is awarded through a campus-wide competition based on the excellence and impact of interdisciplinary research of graduate students. |
| 2021 | CCIL Graduate Scholarship | The scholarship funds students to pursue cancer research. |
| 2021 | Michael A. and E. Ann Sutton Graduate Student Award (2021) | Awarded to an outstanding graduate student in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Science & Engineering. |
| 2020–2021 | MAVIS Future Faculty Fellowship (MF3) | Awarded by the Grainger College of Engineering to the most promising graduate students for their future transition into academia. |
| 2018–2020 | NIH T32 Scholarship | Tissue Microenvironment (TiMe) Training Program scholarship from the NIH for promising graduate students in cancer research. |
| 2019 | Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Graduate Student | Honored for exceptional academic achievement, research, and service by Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. |
| 2017 | MechSE Graduate Student Fellowship, Spring 2017 | Awarded to only 5 outstanding graduate students for the year. |
| 2012 | Prime Minister’s Gold Medal | Awarded for graduating top of the class in the Faculty of Civil Engineering. |
| 2012 | Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarship | For outstanding academic performance in the Department of Civil Engineering. |
| 2009 | Dean’s Scholarship | Received every year for achieving very high GPA in during undergraduate studies. |
| 2008–2009 | University Merit Scholarship | Awarded 7 times for excellent academic records throughout the undergraduate study. |
Conference Awards
- National Academy of Sciences Travel Grant, Cancer Engineering Workshop, Washington DC, 2025
- NSF Travel Award, 8th Midwest TME Meeting, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2023
- NSF Travel Grant, Society of Engineering Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2022
- Young Investigator Award, 7th Midwest TME Meeting, KUMC, KS, 2022
- Winner – Poster Competition, IGB Symposium, 2022
- Young Investigator Award, 6th Midwest TME Meeting, Notre Dame, IN, 2019
- Illinois Students Earn CCIL Scholarships to Support Cancer Research
Recognized by the Cancer Center at Illinois for cancer-focused research excellence. - Bashar Wins Michael A. and E. Ann Sutton Graduate Student Award
Awarded for outstanding doctoral research in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. - Emon Awarded Prestigious Beckman Fellowship
Granted two-year's funding for interdisciplinary research on cancer. - Seven Students Win 2021 Beckman Institute Graduate Fellowships
Selected as a Beckman Graduate Fellow to support interdisciplinary research. - Emon named a Mavis Fellow
Selected to receive training and mentorship for pursuing a faculty career. - MechSE's 2021 student award winners
Received Michael and Ann Sutton Award as an outstanding graduate student in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics - Making a Homemade COVID Mask: Study Explains Best Fabric Choices
Featured by the Graduate College for research on protective fabric performance. - Bashar Named T32 Scholar by the Cancer Center at Illinois
Awarded the NIH T32 TiMe training fellowship for cancer microenvironment research. - Saif Lab Identifies T-Shirts as Potential Mask Material
Collaborated on experimental validation of common fabrics for public health. - Material for COVID-19 Mask: This Common Item is Surprisingly Effective
Science communication feature highlighting findings from collaborative research. - Scientists Test Best Fabric Choices for Making a Homemade COVID Mask
Contributed to a study that evaluated fabric effectiveness for DIY masks.