Spotlight Stories
Jan 16, 2026
Mrudul Satbhai on Finding your Academic Niche
Mrudul Satbhai, MS ’25, advanced and intelligent engineering, completed his bachelors in India and came to Northeastern to pursue his interests in smart manufacturing. Among impressive research, co-ops, clubs, and a community of mentors and peers, Satbhai possesses a variety of successful projects and valuable skills that have set him up for success in the work force.
Dec 17, 2025
Creating Change Through Innovation
Jacob Miske, MS’25 and PhD’28, mechanical engineering, has been studying mechanical engineering his entire college career. In the Transformative Robotics Lab at Northeastern, Miske develops impactful devices to improve lives and enact positive change.
Dec 17, 2025
Designing the Future of Aerospace Engineering
Khushi Shah, E’25 and MS’26, mechanical engineering, realized her love for designing and building in high school. Since studying at Northeastern, she has been able to fuel her passions with two amazing co-op experiences in the aerospace industry and a life-changing study abroad trip to Panama.
Dec 08, 2025
Improving Manufacturing with Innovative AI Solutions
Ajith Srikanth, MS’26, advanced & intelligent manufacturing, at his co-op with Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, worked on developing and designing innovative AI solutions to improve the manufacturing process.
Nov 12, 2025
Integrating Data Analytics and Bioengineering to Enhance Lives
Isabella Ribeiro, E’25, bioengineering, MS’26, data analytics engineering, has always appreciated the analytical thinking and critical thinking skills that come with studying engineering. Her second co-op experience showed her how the analytical and critical thinking skills she values could be applied in the biotech industry, where she’s now passionate about using data and computation to enhance quality of life.
Oct 10, 2025
From Lab to Startup: How the LEADERs Program Opened New Pathways for Mechanical Engineering PhD Candidate Zihao Meng
Zihao Meng, PhD’25, mechanical engineering, has developed his professional and leadership skills through the LEADERs program to have a successful, long-lasting career in any path he chooses.
Oct 07, 2025
Fostering Your Interests Through Endless Exploration
Michael Nunes, E’25, mechanical engineering, MS’26, robotics, has always loved building and creating. From woodworking with his grandfather to studying mechanical engineering at Northeastern, Nunes has fostered his fervor for engineering with two remarkable co-ops and his involvement in engineering-focused student organizations.
Sep 11, 2025
Unexpected Path to Innovative Research on Concentrated Solar Power
Benjamin Lynch, E’24, PhD’29, mechanical engineering, was always interested in engineering. His non-traditional path to Northeastern led him to discover his zeal and fascination with concentrated solar power and renewable energy. During his PhD studies, he had the opportunity to pursue his passion and expand his capstone project into an extensive research project.