Spotlight Stories
Dec 18, 2025
Robust Navigation and Sensing Technologies for Enhanced Situational Awareness
Helena Calatrava, PhD’28, electrical engineering, has dedicated much of her time and research to investigating ways to mitigate the challenges that threaten situational awareness in air and ground autonomous systems. She aims to strengthen core technologies behind reliable detection and tracking. As adversarial threats evolve, she remains committed to building more resilient next-generation navigation and sensing systems.
Dec 17, 2025
Improving Telecommunications for a Better Future
For his master’s thesis, Matteo Bordin, PhD’27, computer engineering, researched telecommunications and 5G networks. Closer examination within this field inspired Bordin to pursue a PhD, as well, where he hopes to develop inventive and impactful research projects that offer promise for a better future.
Dec 09, 2025
Advancing Machine Learning Research at Northeastern
Max Torop, PhD’27, electrical engineering, pursued his PhD to further his knowledge of machine learning. Since 2020, Torop has been conducting research at the Machine Learning Lab, seeking solutions for improving large language models and machine learning to enhance the future of these technologies.
Oct 27, 2025
Studying Robotics Through Powerful Research
Zhexin Xu, MS’25, robotics, pursued a master’s degree to explore a subject that has always intrigued him. Xu has fed his curiosity by participating in enthralling, specified research at Northeastern where he has been able to grow his knowledge of robotics and strengthen his skill set.
Oct 01, 2025
Embarking on a Career in AI and Machine Learning
Abhishek Uddaraju, MS’25, robotics, is preparing to graduate in December and finish his academic journey at Northeastern. He is excited to apply the knowledge he has gained throughout the robotics program and his innovative research co-op to a long-lasting career in AI and machine learning.
Sep 25, 2025
Bridging Together Computer Engineering and Computer Science for Powerful Research
Thomas Michel, E’25, computer engineering and computer science, gained a vast number of technical skills and deepened his understanding of two industries in his double degree program. Throughout his journey at Northeastern, he has worked on advanced research projects, engaged in vigorous coursework and gained real-world work experience through two incredible co-ops.
Sep 25, 2025
When Passion Fuels Innovation
Shengbo Zhao, E’25, electrical and computer engineering, found his passion for hands-on work developing innovative technologies and code while taking classes in his degree program. In both his coursework and co-op opportunities, Zhao has worked on inventive and impactful projects that showcase his advanced skills and allow him to tap into his interests.
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.