Spotlight Stories
Jan 13, 2026
Two 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.
Aug 22, 2025
Making the Transition from Chemistry to Chemical Engineering
Danielle Lucey, MS’26, chemical engineering, wanted to make the switch from chemistry to chemical engineering to broaden her knowledge and career opportunities. Lucey is now applying all of the skills she has learned from the classroom and co-op to start her intensive thesis research on carbon dioxide hydrogenation.
Jul 22, 2025
Building Versatile Skills in Pharmaceutical Engineering
Tanvi Mahesh Khanvilkar, MS’25, pharmaceutical engineering, came to Northeastern for her master’s degree as an international student with no prior experience in engineering. She wanted to expand on her existing skills and knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry to give back to society. Through her commitment to learning and strong work ethic, Khanvilkar has built the foundation for a long, successful career.