Northeastern University College of Engineering

06/04/2026

Materials Are Powering the Future

In this faculty spotlight, Ogheneyunume “Yunume” Fitchorova, Principal Engineer and Director of the Materials and Devices Laboratories at the Kostas Research Institute and affiliated faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, shares her innovation journey—from identifying critical gaps in high-power defense systems to developing patented solutions in thermal management and advanced materials.

With expertise in electromagnetism and magnetic materials, Yunume leads strategic research in high-temperature components and high-power defense systems. Her inventions, including a patented passive EMI and thermal management solution, were born from real engineering challenges—and her drive to solve them.

As electronic devices become smaller and more powerful, Yunume’s work ensures they remain efficient, lightweight, and thermally stable. From improved antennas to next-generation materials and devices, her innovations are shaping technologies used across civilian and defense sectors.

Supported by Northeastern’s Center for Research Innovation (CRI), her patents, collaborations, and expanding research portfolio continue to grow—opening opportunities for students, industry partners, and researchers excited to explore impactful technological gaps.

The team is seeking collaborations with:
• Researchers in materials science, electromagnetics, and high-power systems
• Defense, semiconductor, and electronics companies
• Organizations focused on antennas, thermal management, and compact device design
• Students interested in advanced materials, device engineering, and innovation

In this faculty spotlight, Ogheneyunume “Yunume” Fitchorova, Princi...

06/03/2026

It is World Bicycle Day. We may not have bicycles, but we have the next best seat in town.

06/02/2026

Are you a civil engineering student thinking about your first co-op? 🏗️

It's completely normal to feel unsure about where to start — but the skills and qualities employers are looking for are ones you're already developing every day.

Teamwork, independence, confidence, and modeling software are all skills that grow through group projects, leadership positions, software practice, and simply putting yourself out there on campus. You don't need to be perfect before you apply. You just need to show employers that you're passionate, collaborative, and ready to contribute!!

Take it one step at a time, and remember that every experience you gain now is building the foundation for the career you're working toward. 🌉

👉 Visit the COE Co-op page to explore your options and map out your next steps: https://coe.northeastern.edu/academics-experiential-learning/co-op-experiential-learning/co-op/?utm_source=ee_facebook&utm_campaign=ee_post3

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06/02/2026

The Future of Sustainability Innovation in here at COE.

The First Year Engineering and Learning and Innovation Center has been the recipient of multiple grants surrounding sustainability efforts and developing a culture of sustainability. Led by the efforts of Assistant Teaching Professor Dr. Nicole Batrouny, Director & Teaching Professor Dr. Richard Whalen, Teaching Professor & Associate Director Dr. Kathryn Schulte, Academic Operations Manager Dr. Matthew Burns, former Northeastern University staff member Nick Cunningham, & BS in Bioengineering and Biochemistry student Alyssia Chen.

Check out their research in the attached images.

06/01/2026

New Publication Alert 📑

Assistant Professor Najme Ebrahimi, doctoral candidate Haoling Li, doctoral student Gun Suer, Associate Professor Kin Chung Fong, and Dr Leonardo Ranzani of RTX BBN Technologies publishes new research in the prestigious IEEE Microwave Magazine (Volume: 27, Issue: 5, May 2026)

🔬📡 Two cutting-edge technologies — mm-wave communication transmitters and quantum computing controllers — have more in common than you'd think.

Both need to generate precise RF waveforms with tight control over timing, purity, and amplitude. And both are moving toward the same solution: embedding digital signal processing directly into the RF path, skipping traditional methods entirely.

This latest article breaks down how four key architectures — I/Q (Cartesian), polar, RF DAC, and harmonic/subharmonic modulation — show up in both domains, and what tradeoffs each one brings in efficiency, signal quality, and error handling.

The big takeaway? Wireless communication and quantum computing aren't innovating in silos. Breakthroughs in one domain can directly accelerate progress in the other — paving the way for the next generation of both technologies.

06/01/2026

Student Spotlight🔦

Ali Saeizadeh, PhD’27, is a graduate research assistant in electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern’s Institute of Intelligent Networked Systems, where he builds “digital twin” simulations of 5G and 6G telecommunications networks. His work aims at something ambitious: making free and fair internet access a reality for people around the world.

mong the faculty who have shaped Saeizadeh’s time at Northeastern, Professor Milica Stojanovic stands out. Teaching the Statistical Inferences course, she brought a rigor that Saeizadeh clearly respected—the exams were challenging, but he calls it “one of the best classes I’ve had in my life.” What he admires most is her ability to make deeply complex materials genuinely legible to her students, a quality he considers rare.

As he nears the final stretch of his program, with a 2027 graduation on the horizon, Saeizadeh’s advice to fellow graduate students centers on one thing: don’t stay in the lab. He encourages others to push past the feeling of not belonging—common in graduate programs—and engage with communities around them. Networking, he argues, isn’t just a professional strategy; it’s how you encounter new perspectives and stumble into opportunities you didn’t know to look for.

What unifies all of it, for Saeizadeh, is a goal he states plainly: “My main goal is to give everyone free and fair access to the internet.” He believes the technology to make that possible, whether through satellite systems or 5G infrastructure, is no longer a distant prospect but an active one. The internet, in his view, is fundamentally about human connection, and making it universally accessible is work worth devoting a career to internet for all.

Read More Here → https://coe.northeastern.edu/news/free-and-fair-internet-access-for-all/
Check Out His Program → https://ece.northeastern.edu/academics/graduate-studies/phd-elee/

05/29/2026

Student Spotlight 🔦

For Ashlesha Donde, Information Systems spring 2027, technology is most powerful when it is applied with purpose—using data, software, and analytical thinking to solve real-world problems. Throughout her time at Northeastern University, Donde has shaped an academic journey defined by hands-on projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on building impactful, data-driven solutions.

Drawn to Northeastern’s emphasis on experiential learning, Donde chose the MS in Information Systems program for its balance of technical depth and real-world application. The program’s industry-aligned curriculum and project-based approach closely matched her goal of developing practical, career-relevant skills in data analytics and software development. Donde values the way the curriculum encourages students to think beyond theory and apply technology to meaningful business and operational problems.

Looking ahead, Donde aspires to pursue roles such as Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Business Intelligence professional, where she can combine software development, data analytics, and strategic thinking to build solutions that create meaningful impact. Through Northeastern’s experiential curriculum, faculty mentorship, and emphasis on applied learning, she is developing the technical and professional foundation needed to contribute thoughtfully and effectively in the technology industry

Check out the whole story here → https://coe.northeastern.edu/news/from-analytics-to-application-ashlesha-dondes-path-in-information-systems/
Check out her program here → https://coe.northeastern.edu/academics-experiential-learning/academic-departments/ise/academics/ms-insy/

05/28/2026

Last one, we swear. Northeastern University celebrates in Toronto with another amazing commencements celebrating even more amazing graduates.

Our mascot is the Husky for good reason- it describes out students to a T. Outgoing, alert to what is coming, intelligent, and friendly. That last part is, in our opinion, the most important. Our students, and our community supports and uplifts one another while their time with us, and their time long into the future. Our community continues to grow and we will never forget the connections and community that was made right here.

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05/28/2026

Are you a graduate engineering student thinking about co-op? 🎓

The stakes might feel higher at this level, but so is the opportunity in front of you.

As a graduate student, you bring a deeper technical foundation, a more developed professional perspective, and the maturity employers are actively looking for. Leadership, adaptability, project management, and technical writing aren't just buzzwords. They're the qualities that will make you stand out in a competitive co-op market.

Whether you're pursuing a path in software engineering, advanced manufacturing, or anywhere in between, the skills you're building right now are preparing you for a co-op experience that can truly launch your career.

Take it one step at a time, invest in your growth, and remember to have that confidence in yourself! 💙

👉 Visit the COE Co-op page to explore your options and map out your next steps: https://coe.northeastern.edu/academics-experiential-learning/co-op-experiential-learning/co-op/?utm_source=ee_facebook&utm_campaign=ee_post6

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05/28/2026

New Publication Alert 📑

Professor Mingzhong Wu’s team and their collaborators have reported the experimental observation of quantum oscillations in nonlinear electrical transport, opening a new pathway for probing the electronic structure of quantum materials. The study was published in Physical Review Letters and highlighted as an “Editor’s Suggestion,” an honor given to about one in six papers in the journal.

The paper, titled “Quantum Oscillations of Nonlinear Electrical Transport in a Topological Dirac Semimetal,” features Dr. Vijaysankar Kalappattil as the lead author, a Research Scientist in Professor Wu’s group.

Quantum oscillations (QO), periodic variations in electrical resistance under strong magnetic fields, have long been a key tool for studying the Fermi surface of materials. Until now, they had only been observed in linear electrical transport. The new work shows that nonlinear transport can also exhibit quantum oscillations, revealing electronic properties beyond the reach of conventional techniques.

Using thin films of the topological Dirac semimetal α-tin, the researchers demonstrated that nonlinear-transport quantum oscillations are highly sensitive to the geometry of the Fermi surface and the orientation of electron spins. This discovery establishes a powerful new experimental tool for probing quantum materials and may accelerate the search for new quantum phases and exotic electronic states.

Read the paper here → https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/bx8j-zk47
Check out the department here → https://coe.northeastern.edu/academics-experiential-learning/academic-departments/electrical-and-computer-engineering/