ChE Seminar Series Presents: Benjamin M. Woolston, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston , MA “Engineering Bacteria to Solve Problems in Renewable Chemical Production and Human Health” Abstract: The synthetic biology revolution has given us the ability to genetically reprogram microbes to serve a wide variety of purposes – from miniscule […]

Aileen Huang-Saad, Ph.D., MBA Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Engineering Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI  “Closing the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Rethinking Engineering Education in Real-Time” ABSTRACT:   Despite 20 years of focus on organizational change and effective educational best practices in STEM higher education, significant research findings have had minimal […]

This virtual seminar series is an opportunity for Bioengineering graduate students to present their research. The first presenter is Yifang Liu from the Rouhanifard lab. Title: “Defining cell states based on stochastic transcription”. The second presenter is Max Winkelman from the Dai lab. Title: “Bioengineered Neurovascular Niche Supports Neural Stem Cell Proliferation and Neurogenesis”. Please […]

PhD Proposal Review: Interpretable Machine Learning for Retinopathy of Prematurity Muhamed Yildiz Location: Zoom Link Abstract: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a leading cause of childhood blindness, is diagnosed by clinical ophthalmoscopic examinations or reading retinal images. Plus disease, defined as abnormal tortuosity and dilation of the posterior retinal blood vessels, is the most important feature […]

PhD Proposal Review: Content-Aware Design Assistance Frameworks for Graphic Design Layouts Sara Banian Location: Zoom Link Abstract: Layout is an important visual communication factor in graphic design that encompasses a page's overall composition. During the different design stages, designers express their requirements through images describing the interface’s visual layout, hierarchical structure, and content. They create […]

Joshua Gallaway, Ph.D. DiPietro Assistant Professor Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Next Generation for the Grid” Abstract: In our lab, we study mechanisms within complex electrochemical systems. Practical electrochemical systems such as batteries, sensors, and fuel cells are often complex, involving engineered high surface area electrodes, starved electrolyte conditions, phase transformations, and […]

Richard West, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Detailed Kinetic Modeling: using computers to predict complex systems of chemical reactions” Abstract: The primary focus of our research is the development of detailed microkinetic models for complex reacting systems, like combustion, heterogeneous catalysis, and bio-fuel processing. Our approach is to automate […]