Student Research News
Jul 16, 2026
Designing a More Affordable, Sustainable Marimba
Amartya Bhattacharya, E, computer science and computer engineering, tested the physical and acoustic properties of 17 different materials, finding that hickory and cherry wood show the most promise as sustainable, affordable alternatives to endangered rosewood for constructing marimba practice bars.
Jul 16, 2026
Pantry Staple Science Helps Engineering Team Rethink the Laws of Physics
MIE Assistant Professor Xiaoyu Tang and graduate student Boqian Yan, MS’24, PhD, mechanical engineering, published research in Physical Review Fluids mapping five distinct behaviors of particle-heavy droplets—like oobleck—colliding with liquids, offering insights that could advance precision 3D printing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental pesticide application.
Jul 08, 2026
Fall 2026 AJC Merit Research Scholars
Several engineering and science students mentored by COE faculty are recipients of Northeastern’s AJC Merit Research Scholarship, which will fund a co-op in the laboratory of a Northeastern University STEM faculty member.
Jul 01, 2026
Turning Industrial Wastewater Into a Sustainable Supply Chain for Green Energy
Chemical Engineering Assistant Professor Damilola Daramola and PhD student Qudus Rafiu published a study in Joule revealing that extracting critical minerals like lithium and magnesium from industrial wastewater could cleanly power the green energy transition.
Jul 01, 2026
ECE PhD Earns Spot at Inaugural ACM AI Leadership Summit
Computer engineering PhD student Amir Taherin has been accepted to present his research at the first annual ACM AI Leadership Summit Doctoral Consortium, which is a dedicated day of mentorship, networking, and career development for doctoral students.
Jun 15, 2026
Aligning Two Paths: Evan Yee’s Journey with Medicine and Engineering
Evan Yee, E’26, combined bioengineering and biochemistry, is graduating this spring with plans to pursue medical school and, eventually, research—hoping to become a pioneering force in the advancement of human health.
Jun 15, 2026
Built in Boston: How Northeastern Shaped a Future Leader in Genetic Medicine
Austen Herlihy, E’25, bioengineering and biochemistry, works as a research associate at a lab affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She plans to pursue a PhD with the goal of advancing science and improving the lives of people affected by genetic diseases.
Jun 15, 2026
Helping Others Through Innovations in Bioengineering
Hannah Carter, MS ’26, bioengineering, is deeply involved in research at Northeastern with a focus on the causes of neurodegenerative disease. After graduating, she plans to gain several years of research experience before applying to PhD programs.