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Oct 29, 2024

Using Virtual Reality To Solve Real-World Challenges

Mayank Chadha, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, is applying virtual reality to real-world problems for consumers and businesses and is gaining recognition for his results such as a semi-finalist at an MIT hackathon, publication in the Springer Book Series, and a presentation at an international conference.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Oct 09, 2024

On Track to a Career in Sustainable Innovation

Bharath Varma Mudunuru, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, is integrating his experiences with systems project work, leadership, and a co-op at Lightmatter to ready himself for a successful career in sustainable innovation.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Oct 09, 2024

Real-World Experience at Autodesk

Professional work experience at Autodesk is helping Anisha Gandhi, MS’25, information systems, strengthen her technical and product management skills, and develop expertise in presentations, teamwork, and leadership.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Sep 20, 2024

Measuring Microparticles With Precision

Sabrina Marnoto, PhD’25, chemical engineering, and Avi Patel, E’24, chemical engineering, are working on developing a novel device to measure the elastic modulus of microparticles. Their innovation could significantly benefit pharmaceutical drug delivery systems by ensuring precise particle measurements.

Chemical Engineering

Sep 05, 2024

SENTRY Spotlight: Mahshid Asri

Mahshid Asri, PhD’24, electrical engineering, who as a student was a researcher at SENTRY and ALERT research centers, is a new postdoctoral research associate in SENTRY’s Advanced Sensing Technologies research area, working on the Stationary and Aerial Based Radio Frequency/Radar Detection of Drones and Concealed Threats project.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Aug 27, 2024

Empowering People Through Financial Accessibility

Kojo Addaquay, MS’23, information systems, was featured in Northeastern’s Spotify episode “The Code to Financial Accessibility” where he used his co-op experience in graduate school to develop a career that […]

Aug 26, 2024

PhD Student Reflects on the Sustainable Transportation Dialogue of Civilizations in Holland

Nathan David Obeng-Amoako, PhD, civil and environmental engineering, advised by CEE Professor Peter Furth, shares his experience joining Furth’s Dialogue of Civilizations course in the Netherlands, which explored themes of sustainability in transportation. 

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Aug 20, 2024

Journey From Co-op Student to Co-Founder of TracFlo

Anjaneya Naik, MS’19, information systems, co-founded TracFlo, a successful startup that has developed a cost management system for construction projects. Customers include JP Morgan Chase and LaGuardia Airport, which is run by The Port Authority. He was also selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Program.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)