Electrical & Computer Engineering Spotlights
Jun 10, 2025
PhD Spotlight: Aria Masoomi, PhD’24, Computer Engineering, and Mathematics
Aria Masoomi, PhD’24, computer engineering, and PhD’24, mathematics, focused his dissertation research for computer engineering on “Making Deep Neural Networks Transparent.” His mathematics thesis was “Poisson Geometry of Flag Varieties and Representation Theory of Their Quantum Deformation.”
Jun 10, 2025
PhD Spotlight: Duschia Bodet, PhD’25, Electrical Engineering
Duschia Bodet, PhD’25, electrical engineering, conducts research at the forefront of wireless communications with a focus on modulation techniques and beam control for sub-terahertz, multiple antenna systems. In addition to being published, she won Best Paper Award at GLOBECOM and received the Paul Baran Young Scholar Award from the Marconi Society.
Jun 02, 2025
Student Builds Robotics Career Through Hands-On Learning
Srinidhi Pattala, MS’25, robotics, gained confidence in robotics through Northeastern’s hands-on curriculum, industry co-op, and mentorship, preparing her for a career in autonomous systems.
May 27, 2025
From Financial Analyst to AI Researcher as an MS Student
Bishoy Galoaa, MS’25, electrical and computer engineering, is pursuing his passion of making a meaningful impact with artificial intelligence through academic research at Northeastern, machine learning at Massachusetts General Hospital, and now as a PhD student.
Apr 30, 2025
Sontag Elected Member of National Academy of Sciences
Eduardo Sontag, university distinguished professor of ECE/BioE, was elected a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Apr 30, 2025
Abowd Elected Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Gregory D. Abowd, dean of the College of Engineering and ECE professor, was elected a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in the area of Computer Sciences. The Academy honors excellence across disciplines and addresses critical global issues.
Apr 14, 2025
Melodia Receives Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award
ECE William Lincoln Smith Professor Tommaso Melodia received the Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award, which is presented to a full-time faculty member to honor outstanding research and creative activity with global impact.
Apr 09, 2025
RoboTwin Wins Best Demo Award at ACM HotMobile 2025
RoboTwin, technology that could enable human workers to seamlessly collaborate in real time with robotic systems from anywhere in the world over non-specialized networks, earned the Best Demo Award at HotMobile 2025.