Yufei Feng MS Thesis Defense

Name: Yufei Feng Title: Beam Management in Operational 5G mmWave Networks Date: 8/13/2024 Time: 2:00:00 PM Committee Members: Prof. Dimitrios Koutsonikolas (Advisor) Prof. Josep Jornet Prof. Mallesham Dasari Abstract: Due to the directional nature of mmWave signal propagation, beam management plays a critical role in the performance of 5G mmWave deployments. However, the details of beam management […]

Yanyu Li PhD Dissertation Defense

Name: Yanyu Li Title: Accelerating Large Scale Generative AI: a Comprehensive Study Date: 8/16/2024 Time: 11:00:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Yanzhi Wang (Advisor) Prof. David Kaeli Prof. Kaushik Chowdhury Abstract: We have witnessed the great success of deep learning in various domains, such as the emerging large language models (LLMs) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), […]

Shuo Jiang PhD Dissertation Defense

Name: Shuo Jiang Title: Tactile Intelligence in Robotics Date: 8/16/2024 Time: 2:00:00 PM Location: EXP-701A Committee Members: Prof. Lawson Wong (Advisor) Prof. Robert Platt Prof. Alireza Ramezani Prof. Taskin Padir Abstract: In recent years, the evolution of robot electronic skin technology has introduced a novel avenue for robots to perceive their external environment and internal […]

Yuexi Zhang PhD Dissertation Defense

Name: Yuexi Zhang Title: Human Action and Event Detection by Leveraging Multi-modality Techniques Date: 8/19/2024 Time: 10:00:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. Octavia Camps (Advisor) Prof. Mario Sznaier Prof. Sarah Ostadabbas Abstract: Human Action and Event Analysis with multi-modalities has emerged as a critical area of research in computer vision and machine learning, driven by the […]

Zohreh Azizi PhD Proposal Review

Name: Zohreh Azizi Title: Exploring SIM for monomer orientation Date: 8/22/2024 Time: 1:00:00 PM Location: https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/7318775019 Meeting ID: 731 877 5019 Committee Members: 1. Prof. Charles DiMarzio (Advisor) 2. Prof. Carey Rappaport 3. Dr. Sangyeon (Fred) Cho Abstract: Collagen fibrils, the most abundant protein polymers in animals, protect cells from mechanical forces such as stress, […]

Yuhui Bao PhD Dissertation Defense

Name: Yuhui Bao Title: A Design Methodology for Producing Highly-Adaptable and High-Performance Simulation Frameworks Date: 9/3/2024 Time: 10:00:00 AM Committee Members: Prof. David Kaeli (Advisor) Prof. Ningfang Mi Prof. Yifan Sun (William and Mary) Abstract: Computer architecture simulators play an essential role in the development and optimization of computer hardware. A variety of simulators have […]

Rajiv Singh PhD Dissertation Defense

Name: Rajiv Singh Title: Interpolation and Convexification Methods for Tractable Learning of Dynamic Systems Date: 9/9/2024 Time: 9:00:00 AM Location: https://northeastern.zoom.us/j/97729968899?pwd=WfExrC0k60ocNpzCrkJXK3HyJDptMK.1 Committee Members: Prof. Mario Sznaier (Advisor) Prof. Lennart Ljung Prof. Octavia Camps, Prof. Stratis Ioannidis Abstract: In this thesis, we present interpolation and convexification based system identification techniques that are geared towards producing, practical, […]

Visual AI Hackathon

Raytheon Amphitheater (240 Egan) 360 Huntington Ave, 240 Egan, Boston, MA, United States

ECE Associate Professor Sarah Ostadabbas, in collaboration with Voxel51, is hosting an exciting hackathon on September 20, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM Eastern at the Raytheon Amphitheater – 240 Egan Building. This event offers an immersive experience for machine learning enthusiasts and college students, featuring cash prizes, a collaborative environment, refreshments, and swag […]

Women in Engineering at Northeastern

Curry Student Center 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, United States

Women in Engineering (WIE) at Northeastern College of Engineering (CoE), in collaboration with the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Departments, ECE PhD Student Association (EPSA) and MIE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) student groups, is hosting a special gathering for female-identifying PhD students, postdocs, and faculty from the ECE and MIE departments. The purpose of […]

SOURCE, the Showcase of Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor

Curry Student Center 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, United States

Learn more about what cutting-edge research and creative endeavors look like at Northeastern. Talk one-on-one with faculty from across the colleges about their work – and learn how you can get involved in projects during your time at Northeastern. SOURCE is a collaboration between Bouvé College of Health Sciences; College of Arts, Media and Design; […]