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Sep 23, 2025

Transformative Experiences in the Cyber-Physical Systems Program

Matthieu Delatour, MS’25, cyber-physical systems, would describe his experience at Northeastern so far as transformative. The innovative projects he has created during classes and his impactful co-op opportunity at Sunny Benefits have prepared Delatour for a future job in product management in the technology industry.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

Sep 23, 2025

Expanding Skills and Broadening Opportunities

Sayantika Pal, MS’25, information systems, after gaining valuable work experience after completing her bachelor’s degree, was looking to broaden her career opportunities and advance her skill set as an engineer. With the technology industry growing and new, innovative technological advancements emerging, Pal was ready to join a master’s program that would prepare her to embark on a new career path. 

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

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.

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

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.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

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.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

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. 

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

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.

Multidisciplinary Masters (IT Areas)

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.

Chemical Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering