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Apr 21, 2026
From Classrooms to Combat: Inside the Future of Humanoid Robots
ECE Professor Ravinder Dahiya was interviewed in the CTV News article “From classrooms to combat: Inside the future of humanoid robots” and by DW in the article “Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon.”
Apr 21, 2026
How Thermal Management & Advanced Materials Are Powering the Future
Yunume Fitchorova, principal engineer and director of the Materials and Devices Laboratories at the Kostas Research Institute, leads the development of advanced materials and thermal management solutions for high-power defense and civilian electronics, bridging the gap between electromagnetism and strategic device engineering.
Apr 21, 2026
The Engineer Behind Clean Combustion & Sustainable Fuels
MIE Distinguished Professor Yiannis Levendis leads pioneering research in clean combustion and sustainable fuels, developing innovations like recyclable iron fuel and wildfire-resistant technologies to solve critical environmental challenges.
Apr 21, 2026
Student Engineering Group Creates Affordable Wheelchair and Construction Manual for Capstone Project
One engineering Capstone group created a low-cost wheelchair out of wood and bicycle parts, also creating a step-by-step manual of the construction, making this wheelchair a more accessible solution to others who cannot afford a traditional wheelchair.
Apr 21, 2026
End of the Semester Brings Innovative Projects
As the semester wraps up, Northeastern Global News explores a handful of interesting final projects from a variety of Northeastern students.
Apr 21, 2026
The Blending of Physics and Engineering to Generate Positive Change
Brennan Bezdek, E’27, mechanical engineering, is currently on co-op at the MIT Department of Material Science and Engineering. Combining this experience with his vast array of research endeavors at Northeastern, Bezdek is planning to pursue higher education with the motivation of creating a positive impact.
Apr 16, 2026
Solving Real Healthcare Problems with Tech: Naimisha Kaza’s Story
For Naimisha Kaza, Information Systems, fall ’25, technology has always been more than code—it is a tool to solve meaningful problems in healthcare. At Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, Kaza has built an academic and professional journey that bridges biomedical engineering, software development, and real-world healthcare innovation.
Apr 15, 2026
Professional Development Through Human Connection with the LEADERs Program
For many PhD students, the path from academic research to an industry career can feel like navigating uncharted territory, but for Fridolin Paiki, a Computer Engineering doctoral candidate who specializes in System Identification and Machine Learning, the LEADERs program provided both the map and the compass needed for this voyage.