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Dec 17, 2025
Improving Telecommunications for a Better Future
For his master’s thesis, Matteo Bordin, PhD’27, computer engineering, researched telecommunications and 5G networks. Closer examination within this field inspired Bordin to pursue a PhD, as well, where he hopes to develop inventive and impactful research projects that offer promise for a better future.
Dec 17, 2025
Creating Change Through Innovation
Jacob Miske, MS’25 and PhD’28, mechanical engineering, has been studying mechanical engineering his entire college career. In the Transformative Robotics Lab at Northeastern, Miske develops impactful devices to improve lives and enact positive change.
Dec 11, 2025
Silevitch’s New Gift Supports Future of STEM Education Center
Michael B. Silevitch, Robert D. Black Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, made a generous gift to bolster the sustainability of The Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University.
Dec 11, 2025
Forecasting for Meaningful Climate Solutions
Puja Das, MS’22, PhD’25, civil and environmental engineering, grew up in Bangladesh, where she saw there was a need for intensive research on the climate. She has dedicated her studies to finding the most accurate and precise forecasting models to help prepare for and mitigate climate disasters.
Dec 11, 2025
New Faculty Spotlight: Kenle Chen
Kenle Chen joins the electrical and computer engineering department in January 2026 as an Associate Professor.
Dec 11, 2025
New Faculty Spotlight: Yinnian (Andy) Feng
Yinnian (Andy) Feng joins the bioengineering department in January 2026 as an Assistant Professor.
Dec 11, 2025
New Faculty Spotlight: Yanjing Li
Yanjing Li joins the electrical and computer engineering department in January 2026 as an Associate Professor.
Dec 10, 2025
Fu Leads $3.5M NSF Award to Secure the Next Generation of Neural Implants and Brain-Controlled Interfaces
A multidisciplinary team led by ECE Professor Kevin Fu was awarded a $3.5 million NSF grant for “SCC-LSR: From Technology to Humans: Protecting Users of Neural and Medical Implant Technologies Through Resilience and Safety Engineering.”