Spotlight Stories
Jan 21, 2026
Motivation Leads to Action for Sydnie Bayles
Sydnie Bayles, BS’26, chemical engineering, has brought her love for science and philanthropy to Northeastern, participating in many co-ops and extracurriculars. Recently, Bayles and her lab partner, Marissa Darcangelo, garnered a first-place award presenting their research at AIChE 2025.
Jan 20, 2026
A Link Across the Ocean Using Biomarkers in Oil
Assistant Professor Bryan James, chemical engineering, shares his research regarding the 2019 oil spill in Brazil, linking it to a German supply ship through biomarkers.
Jan 13, 2026
Two ChE PhD Students Win Big at Competition
Qudus Rafiu, PhD’28, and Lawrence Ajayi, PhD’27, chemical engineering, attended the same undergraduate university but did not meet until they happened to join the same lab during Lawrence’s master’s at Ohio University. Since then, they have become close friends and have worked together in research and studies. Recently, their teamwork helped them win the second-place prize in the NPG x Liberty Mutual Business Case Competition.
Dec 10, 2025
Advancing Skills in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Aniketh Tathachar, MS’25, pharmaceutical engineering, became highly interested in the pharmaceutical industry after completing his first internship. Through Northeastern’s pharmaceutical engineering master’s program, Tathachar has expanded his knowledge of the industry and developed the skills necessary for a successful career.
Sep 08, 2025
How Research Experiences Shaped One Student’s Career Goals
Sarah LaCroix, E’27, chemical engineering and computer science, has participated in several incredible research opportunities at Northeastern University. Each experience positively impacted her future career aspirations, and now she wishes to pursue a career in research and development post-graduation.
Sep 08, 2025
PlusOne Program Prepares Student for Leadership Roles
Isabella Serrano, E’25, chemical engineering, and MS’26, engineering management, has been able to pursue incredible academic and professional experiences throughout her years at Northeastern. From co-op opportunities and involvement in student organizations, she has developed new skills and abilities and is now prepared to enter the engineering industry after graduation.
Sep 05, 2025
A 37-Year Career at Mobil Oil Fueled by Northeastern’s Co-op Program
Richard “Dick” Moynihan, E’58, chemical engineering, built a 37-year career with Mobil Oil that took him across the United States and abroad. His time at Northeastern, especially his co-ops, gave him both the technical foundation and life lessons that carried him through an adventurous and rewarding professional and personal journey.
Aug 29, 2025
Lab to Leadership: How Chemical Engineering PhD Candidate Stephen Adepoju Learned to Build Stronger Teams
Stephen Adepoju, PhD’27, chemical engineering, decided to focus his research on improving the drug delivery system to help deliver cancer drugs in the human body due to a personal experience he went through years prior. His time in the LEADERs Program helped strengthen his skills and expertise to be able to pursue his research successfully.