School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

"The many collaborative research projects involving research groups from different majors helps widen our knowledge and expand the applications of our work."

Jonathan Watts

BS '00 industrial and BS '03 civil engineering

11/5/21

Hemendra Nath Jaiswal
Electrical engineering student

"The opportunity to join a company [Garwood Medical Devices] that is developing a product related to research I had done at UB was something I could not pass up."

“I enjoy how research-oriented the professors are, and how open they are to working with undergraduates.”

Mary Canty
BS '14, PhD '18, biomedical engineering

3/11/21

Alex Liu
Computer science student

"The amount of extracurriculars, research opportunities and professional connections SEAS provides makes UB the ideal place to launch your career!"

1/22/21

Mary Rola
Industrial engineering student

“Remember leadership isn’t just being out in front but watching for those who are behind you and showing them the way.”

"The diversity of courses offered by the departments is an excellent avenue to gain knowledge in interdisciplinary areas."

Raynard Woods
BS'93, MS'96, electrical engineering

2/18/21

Angshuman Deka
Mechanical engineering student

"UB engineering offers cutting-edge research opportunities with access to infinite resources and some of the world’s best professors."

"The diversity of students, faculty and staff at the school of engineering is something that makes UB very special."

Yong Hu
Mechanical engineering student

"My experience in Dr. Xia's lab made me interested in imaging technology, which is something I hope to continue with in my professional career."

Faeze Ghofrani
Civil engineering student

3/26/21

Purvi Patel
Biomedical engineering student

"I’ve enjoyed collaborating with other research labs, which has broadened my breadth of knowledge."

9/18/20

Payam Ghassemi

Mechanical engineering student

"It has always been easy to find study groups and like-minded individuals within the UB engineering community."

2/8/21

Boluwatife Ibitayo

Biomedical engineering student

"We have great diversity of thought, paired with the "City of Good Neighbors" mentality, and that makes for an environment which is both fun and comfortable to learn in."

9/11/19

Zachary Steever
Industrial and systems engineering

“I plan to continue mentoring and educating those around me; through personal experience, I've realized that you learn the most through teaching others.”

9/11/19

Olivia Licata
Materials design and innovation student

"I really enjoy the collaborative efforts of different engineering disciplines here at UB. There is an openness and willingness to tackle complex problems by harnessing the expertise of different departments."

“Engineering taught me great problem solving skills and how to examine processes for improvement.”

Ogechi Ogoke
Chemical and biological engineering student

11/10/21

Annika Samuels
BS '03, industrial engineering; MBA '06

"Participating in academic research both as an undergraduate and graduate student at UB helped prepare me for an industry career in R&D."

"What I enjoy the most about my job is knowing that my contributions keep the public safe.”

Emily Brooks
BS '12, PhD '17, biomedical engineering

9/15/21

Jarlene Ninive
BS '18, Civil Engineering

"Building a strong network of colleagues is one of the best things you can do in college. So get as involved in as many things as you can handle because the people you meet are the people that are going to follow you through college and you are only as strong as your network when it comes to jobs!"

"What helped me most was the hands-on learning. Working with teams for competitions like Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge and Seismic Design."

Liam Christie
Electrical engineering student

2/4/21

Alvaro Giron

BS '13, civil engineering

"I chose UB because it is a top SUNY school with a great engineering program and a lot of diversity."

2/3/21

Esther Saula
Civil engineering student

"Join a club, society, or Greek organization at UB. The sense of community changed my entire college experience for the better."

2/25/21

Madison Ciccarella
Mechanical engineering student

"My favorite part about the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is the amount of career opportunities that come with being involved with the club."

2/26/21

Sebastian Cisneros
Computer science student

"I enjoy the freedom to pursue research questions that address unmet healthcare needs. It is really gratifying to be conducting research that can directly impact patients’ lives."

"To the aspiring Black engineers, there is more than enough space in the industry for your knowledge and creativity and your input is needed, wanted and valued."

Vince Tutino
MS '13, PhD '18, biomedical engineering

"Studying engineering at the University at Buffalo is an absolute privilege, and the faculty and staff are second to none."

Kendra Claiborne
BS'15, computer science

"UB is one of the most welcoming universities to international students, and I like its inclusive research environment."

Cameron Grace
Aerospace engineering student

5/11/21

Jiale Xu

PhD '20, environmental engineering

“The professors are amazing, and are on the cutting edge of research in their field. The opportunities and knowledge you’re able to gain from them at Buffalo is astounding.”

3/8/21

Jimmy Harter
Aerospace engineering student

"I chose to go to UB because of the affordable cost for a high-quality education right here in Buffalo."

2/3/21

Kamal Patel
Biomedical Engineering

“I’m going to put women on the moon, and then I’m going to get a tattoo of a Rocketship on my wrist!”

10/9/21

Andrea Martinez
BS '14, MS '16, electrical engineering

“Upon getting plugged into the community, I realized what makes UB unique is the ability to provide its students with the resources of a large university, combined with the personalized feel of a smaller school.”

10/12/21

Lexi Nordmann
Mechanical engineering student

"When I moved to the U.S. from India, pursuing a better education, I had to start from scratch. I am so grateful for the delightful and supportive group of people I have been blessed to know and love at UB and in Buffalo."

"Amazing professors have given me great support and opportunities as teachers and as friends during my time here."

Esther Jose
Industrial engineering student

2/18/21

Jingye Tan
Mechanical engineering student

"The UB faculty is a team of passionate and hard-working mentors who make you think out of the box."

I am particularly passionate about effecting change within the prosthetics field by getting better quality prosthetics for amputees."

Titiksha Singh
Mechanical engineering student

2/26/21

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

"It fills me with pride to put myself in the footsteps of a future UB alumnus, among such well-accomplished colleagues."

2/4/21

Gurkiran Gurkiran
Sustainable Transportation and Logistics student

"I live for the moments when I can honestly say “I never would have thought to do it that way.” Unlocking a whole new way of thinking encapsulates the benefit of working and living in a diverse community."

5/11/21

Jahmil Campbell

BS '07, MS '10, electrical engineering

"Working with Prof. Crassidis was a big plus. John is a well recognized researcher and highly respected in the field. Working with him allowed me to perform on the frontier of research problems that put me in a good position when I graduated.”

2/4/21

Richard Linares

PhD ’14, MS ’10, BS ’09, mechanical and aerospace engineering

"The NSBE career fairs were the largest on campus. They provided me with exposure to huge corporations and job opportunities that wouldn’t have been available otherwise."

11/3/20

Brian Dillard

BS ’92, industrial and systems engineering

“Be inclusive. Be thirsty for knowledge. And be a dreamer. You will achieve success in engineering at UB.”

10/8/21

Nan Hua
PhD '21, civil engineering

“As a minority student you face many challenges, but you can succeed by staying motivated and working hard. Every step you take every day makes a difference in your life.”