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May 05, 2026
Free and Fair Internet Access for All
Ali Saeizadeh, PhD’27, is a graduate research assistant in electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern’s Institute of Intelligent Networked Systems, where he builds “digital twin” simulations of 5G and 6G telecommunications networks. His work aims at something ambitious: making free and fair internet access a reality for people around the world. Before completing his degree, he plans to intern at Apple and a smaller tech firm to compare perspectives across an industry he hopes to shape.
May 05, 2026
A Chemical Engineering PhD Student’s Evolution Through LEADERs
Natesan Mani, PhD, chemical engineering, reflects on how the courses from the LEADERs Program impacted his professional development, preparing him for his internship at Amgen. These experiences enriched his research skillset and opened doors to opportunities and paths he had never seen before.
May 04, 2026
Ergun & Jing Named Finalists in POMS Humanitarian Operations Best Paper Competition
MIE Distinguished Professor Ozlem Ergun and her recently graduated PhD student Weijia Lluvia Jing have been selected as finalists in the Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management (HOCM) best paper competition for their paper “Enhancing the Effectiveness and Responsiveness of Humanitarian Food Aid Delivery Services Through Data-Driven Optimization.”
Apr 29, 2026
New Research Recognized Among Top 24 Global Breakthroughs at OFC Conference
ECE Assistant Professor Yuan Yuan and his research team achieved a global distinction at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2026 for their paper, “Fully Integrated 1064 nm Transmitters With Widely Tunable GaAs Lasers and > 100-GHz Thin-Film LiNbO3 Modulators.”
Apr 29, 2026
Slavov Selected for ASMS Biemann Medal
BioE Professor Nikolai Slavov was selected to receive the 2026 Biemann Medal from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS), which is awarded to an individual early in their career in recognition of significant achievement in basic or applied mass spectrometry and is among the most prestigious awards in that field.
Apr 28, 2026
Breakthrough in Reprogrammable Wireless Tech
Researchers from Northeastern’s Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI) and the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems have developed a dual-mode, reprogrammable on-chip antenna, published as a feature paper in a special issue of Electronics titled “Monolithic Integration of a Dual-Mode On-Chip Antenna with a Ferroelectric Hafnium Zirconium Oxide Varactor for Reprogrammable Radio-Frequency Front Ends.”
Apr 28, 2026
Akcay Named Finalist for Best Paper at IISE Annual Conference
MIE Associate Professor Alp Akcay has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 IISE Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Division Track Paper Contest at the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Annual Conference, to be held in Arlington, Texas.
Apr 21, 2026
From Analytics to Application: Ashlesha Donde’s Path in Information Systems
For Ashlesha Donde, Information Systems spring 2027, technology is most powerful when it is applied with purpose—using data, software, and analytical thinking to solve real-world problems. Throughout her time at Northeastern University, Donde has shaped an academic journey defined by hands-on projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on building impactful, data-driven solutions.