News
Jul 22, 2025
Patent for a Robot That Walks and Flies
ECE Associate Professor Alireza Ramezani received a patent for “Synchronized multi-modal robot.”
Jul 22, 2025
Building Versatile Skills in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Tanvi Mahesh Khanvilkar, MS’25, pharmaceutical engineering, came to Northeastern for her master’s degree as an international student with no prior experience in engineering. She wanted to expand on her existing skills and knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry to give back to society. Through her commitment to learning and strong work ethic, Khanvilkar has built the foundation for a long, successful career.
Jul 21, 2025
The Value of Collaboration and Time in the World of Research
Bishoy Galoaa, MS’25, electrical and computer engineering, has participated in multiple, impactful research projects throughout his time at Northeastern. These projects have taught him valuable skills and the importance of time and collaboration when conducting research. Galoaa has decided to continue his education and pursue a PhD in computer engineering to dive deeper into the world of research.
Jul 21, 2025
Strengthening AI For Critical Edge Applications
ECE Professor Stratis Ioannidis, ECE/Khoury Distinguished Professor Jennifer Dy, and ECE Professor Yanzhi Wang, in collaboration with Kaushik Chowdhury from the University of Texas at Austin, were awarded a $1,100,000 NSF grant for “Robust Machine Learning at the Edge.”
Jul 17, 2025
The Impact of Water Scarcity
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Pujas Das using Earth systems models found there is an alarming decrease in runoff from the world’s major rivers. CEE Distinguished Professor Auroop Ganguly co-authored Das’s paper that details the negative impacts of declining runoff on humans and the world as a whole.
Jul 17, 2025
Fall 2025 AJC Merit Research Scholars
Several engineering and science students mentored by COE faculty are recipients of Northeastern’s AJC Merit Research Scholarship, which will fund a co-op in the laboratory of a Northeastern University STEM faculty member.
Jul 15, 2025
Patent for a Solar Device That Makes Fresh Water
MIE Associate Professor Yi Zheng was awarded a patent for “Photothermal evaporator for a desalination system and method of manufacture.”
Jul 15, 2025
A Student’s Personal Experiences Inspired Their Career Aspirations
Emmanuel Amoako, MS’25, bioengineering with a concentration in biomedical devices and bioimaging, used his personal experiences from living in Ghana as a driving force to begin developing accessible, low-cost medical devices for low-resource countries. His passion for helping the community, mixed with his co-op experience and research opportunities, has allowed him to jump into the field of bioengineering and make an impact on the world.