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Mar 05, 2026
Making His Research Matter: From Lab to Practical Applications
Francesco Pessia, PhD’27, electrical engineering, develops machine learning systems for autonomous antenna calibration at the Mentis Lab in collaboration with the Institute of Intelligent Networked Systems. After graduation, he plans to transform his research into practical applications—either through industry or by launching his own startup in wireless communications technology.
Mar 04, 2026
Improving Lives by Exploring Urban Mobility and Transportation
Nail Bashan, PhD’26, civil and environmental engineering, graduates this March ready to bring his transportation research expertise to industry, where he aims to translate complex data science into practical solutions that improve how people move through their communities.
Mar 04, 2026
Beyond the Comfort Zone: An Undergraduate’s Journey to Quantum Research
Through co-ops and research, Evan Clifford, E’26, electrical engineering, discovered his passion for quantum computing—a realization that is now shaping his path to graduate school and led to his first publication in the Journal of Optics.
Mar 04, 2026
Siemens Digital Industries Software Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Northeastern Engineers
Northeastern’s College of Engineering is collaborating with Siemens Digital Industries Software to provide faculty and students with access to industry-leading software that transforms how products are designed and manufactured worldwide. Through this collaboration, Northeastern engineers now have hands-on access to eight comprehensive academic software bundles that mirror what professional engineers use daily, helping to ensure Northeastern graduates enter the workforce proficient in cutting-edge tools used by major manufacturers.
Mar 03, 2026
Why Rechargeable Batteries Break Down Over Time
MIE Assistant Professor Juner Zhu’s research on “Electrode strain dynamics in layered intercalation battery cathodes” was published in Science.
Mar 03, 2026
Optimizing Energy Absorption in Lattice Structures via Intermediate Stochasticity
MIE Assistant Professors Juner Zhu and Ruobing Bai published their research on “Exploring the Role of Stochasticity in Lattice Structures for Crush Energy Absorption Capabilities” in Thin-Walled Structures.
Mar 03, 2026
Busnaina to Serve as Lunch Keynote at CMSE 2026
University Distinguished and MIE William Lincoln Smith Professor Ahmed Busnaina will discuss “High-throughput Additive Manufacturing of Microelectronics including Passive and Active Components for 3D HI, Legacy Electronics and Advanced Packaging” as the Lunch & Learn Keynote Speaker at the 29th Annual Components for Military & Space Electronics Conference & Exhibition.
Mar 02, 2026
One Step Closer to Reducing Emissions with the Help of a Northeastern Co-op
Cameron Little, E’26, mechanical engineering, completed a co-op at CargoKite last year. He worked with the company with creating wind-powered container ships that uses large kites to propel them over the water, with his main role being to collect data during testing,