Electrical & Computer Engineering Spotlights
Feb 24, 2026
Building from Scratch: A PhD Journey in Bio-inspired Robotics
Bibek Gupta, PhD ’27, computer engineering, is developing morphing-wing robots at the Silicon Synapse Lab. From building bat-inspired systems from scratch, he’s mastered the modeling, control, and deployment skills needed to create robots that solve real-world problems—expertise he’ll bring to industry after graduation.
Feb 09, 2026
New and Knowledgeable Experiences Through LEADERs
Elifnur Sunger, MS’25, PhD ’26, electrical engineering, reflects on her internship at Sanofi-blending machine learning and biology-as well as crucial lessons from the LEADERs Program.
Feb 09, 2026
Motivation to Innovation: Passion for Improving Lives
Shaghayegh Mesforoush, PhD ’26, electrical and computer engineering, is a graduate researcher at eSOIL at Northeastern. Shaqo values hand-on experiences and uses her passion for positive impact to pioneer innovative research in the medical field.
Feb 04, 2026
Research, Industry, and Innovation with Haichao Zhang
Haichao Zhang, PhD ’27, computer engineering, is currently working at the SMILE Lab at Northeastern. Combining vast project experience and industry collaboration, Zhang continues to develop cutting-edge research in the ever-evolving field of AI.
Feb 04, 2026
A Robotics Graduate Student’s Role in Pioneering Space Travel
While on co-op for Space Data Inc., Siddarth Dayasagar helped develop, support, and test the company’s open-source operating system for space stations. The company hopes this software can one day be used globally to ensure the safety of those traveling in space.
Feb 02, 2026
Rebuilding the Loj Through Community Determination
Evan Forcucci, a fifth-year electrical engineering student, and other Northeastern students and alumni share their progress of rebuilding the Loj-the New Hampshire cabin used in the Hus-Skiers and Outing club-after it burned down in 2015.
Jan 30, 2026
Taking Chances and Discovery with Adarsh Salagame
Adarsh Salagame, PhD ’27, computer engineering, works in the Silicon Synapse Lab at Northeastern. After discovering the expansive applications of robotics research, Salagame continues to explore all aspects of robotic systems, feeding his drive for success in the field.
Jan 27, 2026
AI Innovation Through Diverse Collaboration
Tooba Imtiaz, PhD ’27, electrical engineering, is currently working at the Machine Learning Lab at Northeastern. With her skills, publications, and experience, Imtiaz will continue to research new innovations in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence.