Graduate Admitted Student Webinar
2026-05-28 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for Northeastern’s Admitted Student Webinar
An exclusive invite only (via email) event to the Graduate School of Engineering Admitted Student Information Session with Kelly Egorova, assistant dean of graduate admissions, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
During the webinar, During this webinar, you can learn more about the following topics:

Deposit timelines
Foreign Credential Evaluation
I-20 information
Funding your degree
Ambassador roadmap
Course registration
orientation communication
and more

Closing the Loop: AI-Driven Predictive Modeling for Printed Electronics
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00
Northeastern University College of Engineering faculty are bringing cutting-edge advances in AI-powered manufacturing to a national audience through the NextFlex AI Webinar Series, a leading Flexible and Hybrid Electronics initiative accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across the electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
ECE Assistant Professor Benyamin Davaji will present “Closing the Loop: AI-Driven Predictive Modeling for Printed Electronics” on May 28th, in a free, publicly accessible webinar hosted by NextFlex. The talk highlights ongoing research from Northeastern’s Autonomous Integrated Microsystems (AIMS) Laboratory, where Prof. Davaji and his team are developing an end-to-end AI-driven framework designed to move printed electronics manufacturing beyond reactive inspection and toward predictive, closed-loop control. The framework integrates multi-modal sensing, combining ultrasound, vision, and acoustic emission, with digital twin models and machine learning pipelines that enable real-time print proximity correction, electrical impedance adjustment, and process parameter tuning across multiple printing platforms and print heads.
The work also extends closed-loop intelligence upstream into design, bridging ECAD and MCAD environments through a computer-vision-based slicing approach that generates print-ready files anticipating known process behaviors. Results are benchmarked across dimensional accuracy, impedance prediction, and process yield, reflecting both the promise and the practical realities of AI integration in advanced manufacturing workflows.
Abstract and Registration

Digital Twins for MEMS Manufacturing
2026-05-31 10:00 - 15:00
Northeastern University College of Engineering will be at the forefront of one of the MEMS and Microsystem community’s most anticipated gatherings this summer. Benyamin Davaji , Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering, is co-organizing a full-day workshop on Digital Twins for MEMS Manufacturing at Hilton Head 2026 , taking place May 31–June 4 at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The workshop, co-organized with Prof. Gary Fedder of Carnegie Mellon University, will open the conference on Sunday, May 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hilton Head 2026 is the 22nd edition of the biennial Workshop on the Science and Technology of Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems, a multidisciplinary gathering that draws researchers from academia, industry, and government worldwide.
The Digital Twins for MEMS Manufacturing workshop reflects growing momentum around smarter, more adaptive and process-aware MEMS and semiconductor fabrication. The session will explore how digital twins — virtual representations of physical manufacturing systems — differ from conventional modeling approaches and will cover topics including automated critical-dimension extraction, virtual metrology using equipment data, and the integration of AI methods such as agentic approaches for iterative process and design optimization. A panel with industry participants will spotlight unmet needs and pathways for collaboration, making the workshop a bridge between academic research and real-world manufacturing challenges.
This workshop builds on research from Northeastern’s Autonomous Integrated Microsystems (AIMS) Laboratory , which develops AI-driven digital twin frameworks to connect design, fabrication, and metrology data in continuously learning systems. The session at Hilton Head 2026 represents an opportunity to share this work with the broader MEMS community and shape the conversation around data infrastructure, interoperability, and standards that will define the next generation of MEMS manufacturing.
Abstract: Recent interest in semiconductor digital twins is driven by the expectation of accelerating process development, enabling device – technology design co-optimization, and supporting agile manufacturing workflows. This participatory workshop examines digital twins for MEMS from a manufacturing-centered perspective, emphasizing how they differ from traditional modeling and simulation. Topics include an introduction to digital twin concepts with examples from MEMS-relevant processes, automated CD extraction and process characterization, virtual metrology using equipment data, and the challenges of extending these approaches across complete process flows. The workshop will also introduce the role of digital twins in enabling AI methods relevant to MEMS workflows, including agentic approaches for process and design iteration. Commercial tools and current capabilities will be reviewed, followed by a discussion of gaps in data infrastructure, interoperability, and standards. A panel with industry participants will highlight unmet needs and opportunities for research and collaboration in MEMS digital twins.
For more information on the workshop program, visit https://www.hh2026.org/events/sunday_workshops.html.

Crafting Data Visuals to Tell a Scientific Story: CommLab Drop-In Hours
2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:00
Looking to illustrate your data? Join the CommLab Data Visualization Drop-In sessions Tuesdays from 10-11am on Zoom to discuss strategies or receive feedback on your data visualization process.

3rd CV4Smalls Workshop Computer Vision with Small Data: Beyond Scale Toward Data-Efficient Dynamically-Aware Video Intelligence
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-07
While foundation models keep scaling, many real-world domains still face scarce, costly, and complex data. That’s why we’re excited to bring the 3rd CV4Smalls Workshop to CVPR 2026 with a new theme:
Beyond Scale: Toward Data-Efficient & Dynamically-Aware Video Intelligence
Working on small-data video understanding? We’d love to have you join the conversation — submit your work or participate in our upcoming challenge!
Paper Deadline: March 4, 2026 (CVPR format)Challenge Track: Coming soon with Voxel51 and TwelveLabs🌐 https://lnkd.in/eq3Taarx
See the flyer for keynote speakers and the full list of topics — hope to see you there!

Bioengineering Student WIP Seminar - Summer '26
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
Work in Progress (WIP) seminars with Bioengineering PhD students. Weekly in 121 Snell Library from 12-1pm on Wednesdays during Summer 1.
All are welcome!

PhD Candidate
Faculty Advisor

MAY

5/6
Qiaochu Liu
Lei Wang

Mitchell Thomas
Jing-Ke Weng

5/13
Sophia Millan
Amir Vahabikashi

Ysabel del Fierro
Rebecca Willits

5/20
Rui Tang
Neel Joshi

Xiwen Zhao
Mingyang Lu

5/27
Neelabh Sharma
Elizabeth Libby

Katya Karpova
Guohao Dai

JUNE

6/3
Fan-Yu Yen
Qianqian Fang

Hannah Harens
Nikolai Slavov

6/10
Grace Flynn
Guohao Dai

Ivonne Lozano
Bryan Spring

6/17
Masoud Keramati
Mary Jo Ondrechen

Ashlyn McCann
Qianqian Fang

Chemical Engineering GSC CV/Resume Workshop
2026-06-03 14:00 - 16:00
The Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Council is inviting fellow students to attend an upcoming CV/Resume Workshop designed to help you strengthen your academic and professional applications.
Please RSVP
This workshop will cover:

Resume and CV formatting
Tailoring applications for internships, fellowships, and jobs
Common mistakes to avoid in CV/Resume

We encourage all graduate students to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to improve their professional documents.

COE Research Expo
2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The College of Engineering is excited to announce the eighth annual COE PhD Research Expo. The Expo is a fantastic opportunity for PhD students to highlight their research and for faculty and students to network and talk about research in a friendly environment.

QMSI Seminar - “Probing correlated states with excitons in van der Waals heterostructures” - Prof. Andrew Y. Joe
2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
SEMINAR
Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute (QMSI)
“Probing correlated states with excitons in van der Waals heterostructures”
Prof. Andrew Y. Joe
Physics and Astronomy
University of California, Riverside
Friday, June 05, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: Elliott Hall – Room 130C
147 South Bedford St, Burlington, MA
The seminar is both in person and online
Pizza will be served
Abstract: Since the isolation of atomically thin van der Waals (vdW) materials, vdW heterostructures have been used to engineer new quantum phenomena at the two-dimensional (2D) limit. Semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) monolayers are of particular interest because they serve as a highly tunable platform hosting both 2D electron gases and light-induced electron-hole bound pairs, known as excitons. In this talk, I will demonstrate how we utilize excitons as highly sensitive optical probes to explore correlated electronic behavior in these systems. First, I will highlight their use in studying correlated electron-hole fluids, revealing the formation of interlayer excitons and perfect Coulomb drag. I will then present recent work from my group exploring correlated insulating phases in TMD moiré heterostructures. By performing optical spectroscopy, we identify moiré-induced exciton species that can detect charge localization between different moiré sites and layers. Together, these findings establish excitons as a versatile optical probe for mapping the complex landscape of correlated electron phenomena in van der Waals systems.
Bio: Andrew Joe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Riverside. Prior to joining UC Riverside, he was a postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), where his research focused on electrostatically created interlayer excitons. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University, working with Philip Kim and earned his B.A. in Physics from Cornell University. As an experimental condensed matter physicist, his research centers on discovering novel quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials. By combining advanced electrostatic control and nanoscale device engineering, his group investigates moiré superlattices in van der Waals heterostructures, strongly correlated electron-hole fluids, and emerging electronic and optoelectronic properties in novel quantum materials.
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Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/229273301684794?p=QiVtiYaOtA1y6FhM2X
Meeting ID: 229 273 301 684 794
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Teach AI to Print Electronics: A Hands-On Course in AI-driven Digital Twins for Flexible and Hybrid Electronics
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Benyamin Davaji, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, and Haiyang Yun, Senior PhD Student, will present: “Digital Twins for Printed Electronics: How Can AI Learn FHE Printing?“, part of the SEMI Flexible Electronics Master Class series.
Drawing on collaborative research from the Autonomous Integrated Microsystems (AIMS) Laboratory, the course introduces deep neural network-based digital twins that connect design, fabrication, and metrology data to enable real-time process monitoring and optimization in flexible hybrid electronics manufacturing. Attendees will work through the complete digital twin workflow – image processing, virtual metrology, AI model training, and hyperparameter tuning – and build their own digital twin using real-world datasets in a hands-on Google Colab module.
Student attendance is free and strongly encouraged. Students can register using their university email address and a valid student ID.

The Gordon Institute: Virtual Information Session
2026-06-17 17:30 - 18:30
Learn how you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with one of over 25 Master of Science degrees offered through Northeastern’s College of Engineering, College of Science, or Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
Our Director of Admissions will be answering your application questions for Fall 2026.
You will have the opportunity to meet Alumni and hear how The Gordon Institute propelled their engineering careers. Program professors will also be present to answer curriculum questions.
The Gordon Institute also offers one-on-one info calls with admissions representatives. If you are interested in scheduling a call, please contact Amy Manley at a.manley@northeastern.edu.
Register

Bioengineering PhD Research Symposium 2026
2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Curry Student Center, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States
8:45am-9:20am
CSC Ballroom
Breakfast

9:20am-10:00am
CSC Ballroom
Introductions and Keynote Speaker with Lee Makowski, Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry and Chemical Biology

10:00am-11:05am
CSC Ballroom
Oral Presentations with Bioengineering PhD Students
Harry Akligoh, PhD Candidate
Andrew Selvadoss, PhD Candidate
Daniel Labbe, PhD Candidate
Nathan Caso, PhD Candidate
Sahana Gangadharan, PhD Candidate
(10-minute break)

11:15am-12:30pm
CSC McLeod
Poster Session

12:30pm-1:30pm
CSC Ballroom
Lunch

1:30pm-2:15pm
CSC Ballroom
Panel Session

2:15pm-3:00pm
CSC Ballroom
RapidFire Presentations with Bioengineering PhD Students
Connor Powell, PhD Candidate
Abdulrahman Kobayter, PhD Student
Catherine “Katya” Karpova, PhD Candidate
Aleksei Krotov, PhD Candidate
Aiden Lewis, PhD Candidate
Ashlyn McCann, PhD Candidate

3:00pm-3:45pm
CSC Ballroom
Industry Speaker with Chuck Goldstone, Professor of Practice of Business and Communication at Hult International Business School
(15-minute break)

4:00pm
CSC Ballroom
Awards Ceremony

STEM Pride Table at Snell Library Lobby, Boston
2026-06-22 11:00 - 16:00
Join the Northeastern University Library in promotion of STEM resources about LGBTQIA+ topics. The table will be staffed from 11-1pm but you are welcome to visit any time. You can also peruse our list of recommended reads. If you have any suggestions for inclusion on the list, please email STEM Librarian Alyn Gamble.

ChE PhD Dissertation Defense: Natesan Mani
2026-06-24 12:30 - 13:30 | 409 Robinson Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, 409 RB, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Name:
Natesan Mani
Title:
A Tale of Two Fcs: Investigating Furin cleavage in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Glycan Effects in IgG Fcs
Date:
06/24/2026
Time:
12:30:00 PM
Committee Members:
Prof. Srirupa Chakraborty (Advisor)
Prof. Francisco Hung
Prof. Sunny Zhou
Dr. Alla Polozova
Location:
409 Robinson Hall
Abstract:
This dissertation examines critical structural dynamics in viral infection and antibody-mediated immune response using Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. We investigated two distinct but fundamentally related systems: the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein with emphasis on Furin cleavage (the antigen Fc), and the IgG1 Fc-CD16a receptor interaction with varying glycosylation profiles (the antibody Fc).
Antigen Study: The SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein’s furin cleavage site (FCS) is a defining feature that distinguishes it from its predecessor SARS-CoV and is critical to viral infectivity. While extensive vaccine research has utilized stabilized Spike constructs with mutated or deleted FCS, physiologically, the cleavage occurs during viral particle formation. Using large-scale atomistic MD simulations of both Furin Cleaved and Uncleaved Spike proteins in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) Open and Closed conformations, we demonstrate that furin cleavage fundamentally alters the Spike protein’s conformational dynamics. We observe increased correlated motions between the RBD and N-terminal domain (NTD) in the Furin Cleaved systems, enhanced RBD sampling of exposed conformations favorable for ACE2 binding and altered glycan clustering patterns on key N-linked glycans. These observations provide quantitative evidence that cleavage primes the Spike protein for membrane fusion and enhances receptor accessibility. These findings provide a mechanistic foundation for designing immunogens and therapeutics targeting not only SARS-CoV-2 but also emerging Sarbecoviruses and related viral families.
Antibody Study: IgG1 is the predominant antibody subclass used in therapeutic applications, with its Fc region mediating critical effector functions including antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) through CD16a receptor engagement on natural killer cells. The glycosylation profiles of both the IgG1 Fc and CD16a receptor play essential roles in determining binding affinity and immune response magnitude. Using MD simulations of 22 distinct glycoform combinations, we systematically examine how variations in core fucosylation and terminal galactosylation affect Fc-CD16a complex formation and stability. We evaluate the structural impact of asymmetric binding between the two Fc arms and the receptor, calculate binding affinities and correlate structural observations with binding energetics. Our results validate known trends (afucosylation enhancement) while revealing nuanced effects of galactosylation and chain-specific glycan positioning. Together, these findings and the accompanying mechanistic framework provide a foundation for the glycan-informed rational design of next-generation antibody therapeutics with enhanced immune potency
Together, these studies demonstrate how atomistic molecular dynamics can bridge gaps between structural biology and functional outcomes, providing quantitative frameworks for designing improved viral vaccines and enhanced therapeutic antibodies. The methodologies and insights presented here have broad applicability to understanding glycoprotein-receptor interactions across biological systems.

Natesan Mani is a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, where he expects to defend in June 2026. He completed his M.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Houston in 2020 and earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Osmania University in India in 2019. His doctoral research in the SimBioSys Lab at Northeastern University focuses on developing physics-informed computational tools that combine molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and machine learning to predict molecular properties and guide the design of high-affinity antibodies, work conducted in direct collaboration with Amgen’s Pivotal Attribute Sciences team. Natesan has gained significant industry experience through internships at Amgen, where he modeled antibody-receptor interfaces and developed GPU-accelerated simulation pipelines, and at Prescient Design (Genentech), where he built multi-modal biological data frameworks to inform therapeutic design decisions. He has authored one first-author manuscript in Protein Science, has two manuscripts under review, and has presented his research at over five national conferences, including BPS, AIChE, and ACS. He is also the creator of F.A.D.E (Fully Agentic Drug Engine), a prize-winning integrated modelling framework recognized at the Broad Institute ML Symposium and selected for presentation at ACS SciMix and ACS COMP. Beyond his research, Natesan is an active leader in his academic community. He founded the Northeastern Biophysical Society student chapter and served as its President in 2025. He also served as a Treasurer of the ChemE Graduate Student Council. He has been recognized with numerous honours, including the LEADERs Fellowship, NSF ACCESS Award, multiple travel grants and recognition from both the Department of Chemical Engineering and the University.

Engineering Business Certificate | Galante Info Session
2026-07-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Learn more about the Galante Engineering Business Program, a graduate certificate that complements engineering degrees with business and leadership skills. Designed for engineering PlusOne, MS, and PhD students interested in startups, entrepreneurship, consulting, finance, management, MBA pathways, and more.
Register for an info session: https://forms.office.com/r/EmQSWMbUfGQuestions? galante@northeastern.edu

About the Engineering Business Certificate
The engineering business certificate through the Galante Engineering Business Program at Northeastern University integrates engineering and business skills for students pursuing MS, PhD, or PlusOne degrees in the COE. The program builds business acumen in areas such as strategy, finance, operations, and decision-making alongside a technical graduate education.
The program is based on Northeastern’s Boston campus and is delivered through in-person, cohort-based learning. Students join a community of motivated peers and gain access to a network of 150+ alumni working across engineering, business, and technical leadership roles.
This graduate certificate is designed for students who want to complement their engineering education with applied business knowledge. Eligibility includes PlusOne and MS students in select programs, as well as PhD students in any College of Engineering doctoral program. Students must also have at least two semesters remaining at Northeastern.
The program supports interests in consulting, finance, startups, entrepreneurship, and product management—careers that connect technical and business functions. It also provides a foundation for students considering MBA programs or additional business education.
At the info session, attendees will receive an overview of program requirements, course structure, and eligibility, as well as how the certificate fits within different engineering disciplines and academic plans.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how the Galante Engineering Business Program helps students apply business concepts in technical contexts and broaden their career options.
The engineering business certificate is designed to help students build a practical understanding of how engineering and business intersect in real-world industries. It provides structured exposure to business concepts that support technical career paths and interdisciplinary problem-solving.

Graduate Fellowship Writing Club
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-21 14:00 - 15:00
The CommLab invites COE graduate students to join the Graduate Fellowship Writing Club. Learn strategies for finding and applying for fellowships, and to draft fellowship materials in a supportive setting where you will receive feedback and resources. This club meets Tuesdays, July 7-August 18, 2pm-3pm, virtually. Each session combines mini expert-led workshops with time for drafting and feedback. Register here to join.

The Gordon Institute: Virtual Information Session
2026-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Learn how you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership through The Gordon Institute as a stand-alone certificate or in combination with one of 25+ Master of Science degrees offered through Northeastern University College of Engineering, Northeastern University College of Science, or Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
You will have the opportunity to hear from alumni about how The Gordon Institute propelled their engineering careers, speak with program professors about the curriculum, and ask the director of admissions your application questions for fall 2026.
Upcoming Information Session Dates:

July 15, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
August 12, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
September 23, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The Gordon Institute also offers one-on-one info calls with admissions representatives. If you are interested in scheduling a call, please contact Amy Manley at a.manley@northeastern.edu.
