Spotlight Stories

332 Items found

Jul 24, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Amani Al-shawabka, PhD’24, Computer Engineering

Amani Al-shawabka, PhD’24, computer engineering, made substantial contributions to the computer engineering field, particularly in the application of AI for wireless communication systems, with a focus on radio frequency fingerprinting through deep learning.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Jul 24, 2024

PhD Spotlight: Vineel Kondiboyina, PhD’24, Bioengineering

Vineel Kondiboyina, PhD’24, bioengineering, focused his research on the mechanobiology of limb growth. Using mechanical testing, computational modeling, and biochemical characterization, he explored the dynamics of tissue stiffness and composition changes during limb development.

Bioengineering

Jul 19, 2024

Expanding Career Opportunities Through the Galante Engineering Business Program

Through continued interest in the field, Tejas Karwa, E’23, industrial engineering, MS’24, data analytics engineering, joined the Galante Engineering Business Program to expand his knowledge of the engineering industry and broaden his career prospects.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 19, 2024

How This PlusOne Student Used Opportunities at Northeastern To Fulfill Her Passion for Service

Driven by a passion for giving back to her community, Alex Lewis, E’22, industrial engineering, MS’23, engineering management, engaged with multiple Northeastern organizations to serve and volunteer while completing her degrees, including the Galante Engineering Business Program.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jul 19, 2024

Creating a Sustainable Future Through Engineering Management

Paul Van Trotsenburg, E’22, mechanical engineering, MS’23, engineering management, plans to fully utilize his two degrees by working to create sustainable energy solutions and help address the climate crisis.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Jun 12, 2024

Co-op to Career Position

Jennifer Dueñas López, MS’23, civil engineering, completed a bachelor’s degree in transportation and highway engineering in her home country of Colombia before moving to the Boston area. After graduating from Northeastern with a master’s degree in 2023, she returned to her co-op at HDR to work full-time.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Jun 06, 2024

PhD LEADERs Program Helps Alum Secure Multiple Job Offers and Shape Career Path

Burcu Özek, PhD’24, industrial engineering, credits Northeastern’s LEADERs program with helping her effectively communicate the value of her machine learning research in healthcare, leading to multiple job offers and ultimately guiding her career path.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

May 08, 2024

A Journey in Data Science and Analytics

Shivam Negi, MS’18, information systems, had a passion for data science. As a student, he was a research assistant contributing to funded projects for international organizations such as the United Nations. He also had a co-op as a data analyst at Boston Children’s Hospital. Today, he is a senior manager of data science and analytics at Walmart.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)