Spotlight Stories
Feb 02, 2026
Industrial PhD Using AI to Optimize Healthcare Systems
Souri Sasanfar, currently pursuing a PhD in industrial engineering, recently completed an internship at Apploi, who creates a healthcare hiring program. This placement was possible by the LEADERs program, and Sasanfar reflects on the valuable skills learned from the course and how they were applied during her internship.
Jan 23, 2026
Developing Purposeful Projects at Volvo
Anuj Pawar, MS’25, engineering management, has been interested in working in the automotive industry for as long as he can remember. Ready to build upon his existing knowledge and take a leap towards his career aspirations, he pursued a master’s degree at Northeastern. Anuj’s MS in engineering management has provided leadership and technical skills to make him a successful project manager in the automotive industry.
Jan 20, 2026
Transforming Specialized Research into Medical Device Innovation
Zhengxuan Wei, PhD ’26, mechanical engineering, creates insightful medical innovations and protocols at Fresenius Medical Care through his placement from the LEADERs program.
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.