Spotlight Stories
Jul 24, 2024
PhD Spotlight: Shicheng Yang, PhD’24, Chemical Engineering
Shicheng Yang, PhD’24, chemical engineering, focused research on innovative drug delivery systems, including polymeric implants and lipid nanoparticles, for cancer treatment. He was named an inventor on “Processes for Nanoformulation of Molecular Inhibitors and Chemotherapeutics.”
Jul 24, 2024
PhD Spotlight: R. Bailey Bond, PhD’24, Civil and Environmental Engineering
R. Bailey Bond, PhD’24, civil and environmental engineering, developed a novel predictive model for headed shear stud strength in concrete-filled steel composite decks. He also created data enhanced methods of modeling structural resilience against seismic hazards.
Jul 24, 2024
PhD Spotlight: Julian Gutierrez, PhD’24, Computer Engineering
Julian Gutierrez, PhD’24, computer engineering, focused research on the development of a new class of high-performance algorithms used in Global Navigation Satellite Systems. After graduating, he joined as a computer research engineer at the Safety Critical Avionics Systems Branch at NASA Langley Research Center.
Jul 24, 2024
PhD Spotlight: Haoqing Li, PhD’24, Electrical Engineering
Haoqing Li, PhD’24, electrical engineering, focused research on robust signal processing and statistical machine learning, with applications in satellite-based positioning systems and satellite-based image remote sensing. His technical contributions were published in more than two dozen peer-reviewed publications.
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.
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.
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.
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.