Spotlight Stories
Sep 11, 2025
Unexpected Path to Innovative Research on Concentrated Solar Power
Benjamin Lynch, E’24, PhD’29, mechanical engineering, was always interested in engineering. His non-traditional path to Northeastern led him to discover his zeal and fascination with concentrated solar power and renewable energy. During his PhD studies, he had the opportunity to pursue his passion and expand his capstone project into an extensive research project.
Sep 11, 2025
Advancing Inventive Research Through the PhD Program
YuXuan Sun, E’25, computer engineering, and PhD’30, electrical engineering, found a passion for electrical and computer engineering after taking a course in his first year at Northeastern. Now graduated with his bachelor’s degree, Sun is continuing his education as a PhD student at the Sonmezoglu Research Lab and immersed in research he finds extremely fascinating.
Sep 09, 2025
Information Systems Program Shaped Student’s Career Aspirations
Ashutosh Vinod Dwivedi, MS’25, information systems, earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Mumbai, graduating with departmental honors. He began his professional career as an equity analyst at Motilal Oswal and later worked as a data analyst at Godrej & Boyce, gaining hands-on experience with large-scale data systems and analytics. He chose to pursue a master’s degree at Northeastern University because of the school’s unique, curated courses and career advancing co-op program.
Sep 09, 2025
Fueling Your Passions in the Software Engineering Systems Program
Ashmiya VijayaChandran, MS’25, software engineering systems program, earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the prestigious College of Engineering, Guindy, at Anna University. After graduation, she worked as a full-stack developer at Standard Chartered Bank (Fintech) for nearly three years. Realizing she wanted to advance her skills, she chose a master’s program that would help deepen her understanding of software and fuel her passions.
Sep 09, 2025
Working at the Intersection of AI and Scalable Systems
Aravind Sathyanarayanan, MS’25, software engineering systems, earned his bachelor’s degree in electronics and computer engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology in India. After graduation, he spent over two years as a software engineer at Optum (UHG) and previously completed internships at Ford Motors, IIIT, and Nokia Solutions.
Sep 08, 2025
PlusOne Program Prepares Student for Leadership Roles
Isabella Serrano, E’25, chemical engineering, and MS’26, engineering management, has been able to pursue incredible academic and professional experiences throughout her years at Northeastern. From co-op opportunities and involvement in student organizations, she has developed new skills and abilities and is now prepared to enter the engineering industry after graduation.
Sep 08, 2025
How Research Experiences Shaped One Student’s Career Goals
Sarah LaCroix, E’27, chemical engineering and computer science, has participated in several incredible research opportunities at Northeastern University. Each experience positively impacted her future career aspirations, and now she wishes to pursue a career in research and development post-graduation.
Sep 08, 2025
Evolving Engineering Technologies Towards Clinical Practice
Vincent Ton, MS’25, PhD’28, mechanical engineering, has worked at the Neuromechanics of Movement Lab throughout his master’s program. He is passionate about the research he has done and hopes his work will advance rehabilitation practices globally to help individuals with mobility issues recover faster and more efficiently.