Student Research News
Sep 29, 2025
PhD Student Attends Climate Week in New York City
Aayushi Mishra, PhD’28, interdisciplinary engineering, in Northeastern University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the inaugural Lizzy Warner Fellow, recently attended Climate Week NYC. This year’s Climate Week was […]
Sep 25, 2025
Bridging Together Computer Engineering and Computer Science for Powerful Research
Thomas Michel, E’25, computer engineering and computer science, gained a vast number of technical skills and deepened his understanding of two industries in his double degree program. Throughout his journey at Northeastern, he has worked on advanced research projects, engaged in vigorous coursework and gained real-world work experience through two incredible co-ops.
Sep 25, 2025
When Passion Fuels Innovation
Shengbo Zhao, E’25, electrical and computer engineering, found his passion for hands-on work developing innovative technologies and code while taking classes in his degree program. In both his coursework and co-op opportunities, Zhao has worked on inventive and impactful projects that showcase his advanced skills and allow him to tap into his interests.
Sep 11, 2025
Unexpected Path to Innovative Research on Concentrated Solar Power
Benjamin Lynch, E’24, PhD’29, mechanical engineering, was always interested in engineering. His non-traditional path to Northeastern led him to discover his zeal and fascination with concentrated solar power and renewable energy. During his PhD studies, he had the opportunity to pursue his passion and expand his capstone project into an extensive research project.
Sep 11, 2025
Advancing Inventive Research Through the PhD Program
YuXuan Sun, E’25, computer engineering, and PhD’30, electrical engineering, found a passion for electrical and computer engineering after taking a course in his first year at Northeastern. Now graduated with his bachelor’s degree, Sun is continuing his education as a PhD student at the Sonmezoglu Research Lab and immersed in research he finds extremely fascinating.
Sep 08, 2025
How Research Experiences Shaped One Student’s Career Goals
Sarah LaCroix, E’27, chemical engineering and computer science, has participated in several incredible research opportunities at Northeastern University. Each experience positively impacted her future career aspirations, and now she wishes to pursue a career in research and development post-graduation.
Sep 08, 2025
Evolving Engineering Technologies Towards Clinical Practice
Vincent Ton, MS’25, PhD’28, mechanical engineering, has worked at the Neuromechanics of Movement Lab throughout his master’s program. He is passionate about the research he has done and hopes his work will advance rehabilitation practices globally to help individuals with mobility issues recover faster and more efficiently.
Sep 05, 2025
Advancing Technology Through Creative Solutions
Mayank Chadha, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, has always had a strong fascination with robotics and technology. He wanted to gain more experience building cyber-physical systems and a chance to work on impactful research projects that developed creative solutions for difficult problems. The cyber-physical systems master’s program was the perfect opportunity for him to learn and engage in a subject he is passionate about.