News
Dec 04, 2025
Fei and Kirda Elevated to IEEE Fellows
ECE Professor Yunsi Fei and Khoury/ECE Professor Engin Kirda were elevated to IEEE Fellows. Fei was recognized for contributions in side-channel analysis, protection of computing accelerators, and robust security evaluation, and Kirda was recognized for contributions to improving the security of computer software, systems, and networks.
Dec 04, 2025
Loth Receives ASME Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal
MIE/BioE Professor Francis Loth received the 2026 ASME Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal, which recognizes an individual who has translated meritorious bioengineering science to clinical practice through research, education, professional development, and with service to the bioengineering community.
Dec 04, 2025
Patent for Adapter Enables Use of Open RAN Technologies on Legacy RAN Systems
ECE Associate Research Professor Salvatore D’Oro, Associate Research Scientist Leonardo Bonati, Assistant Research Professor Michele Polese, and William Lincoln Smith Professor Tommaso Melodia were awarded a patent for “Open RAN adapter for use of open RAN technologies on legacy RAN systems.”
Dec 04, 2025
New Discovery in Human Cells
BioE Professor Nikolai Slavov and his team at the Single-Cell Proteomics Center made a discovery in early human cell differences. The findings of this discovery could have a huge impact on regenerative medicine.
Dec 03, 2025
Bioengineering Students Develop Innovative Prosthetic for Para-Athlete
A group of bioengineering undergraduate students came together for their capstone project to develop a custom prosthetic foot and ankle for a para-athlete.
Dec 02, 2025
Northeastern Faculty Travel to West Africa for Medical Innovation Expo
BioE/COS Professor Lee Makowski traveled to Accra, Ghana, to extend the Northeastern-Academic City University collaboration and promote local manufacturing of cost-effective medical devices through the new Ghana Bioinnovation Center.
Dec 01, 2025
Early-Career Scientists Call for Global Collaboration to Tackle Global Challenges
ChE Assistant Professor Bryan James co-authored the editorial, “Global Voices, Shared Futures: Early-Career Scientists on the Power of Collaboration,” which was published in the American Chemical Society journal ACS Central Science. The international team published the editorial to highlight barriers to scientific exchange and propose solutions.
Dec 01, 2025
Koppes and Oakes Selected as AIMBE Emerging Leaders
ChE Associate Professor Abigail Koppes and BioE Associate Professor Jessica Oakes were selected by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) as two of nine Emerging Leaders in recognition of their distinguished achievements in medical and biological engineering.