School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

"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."

Hemendra Nath Jaiswal
Electrical engineering student

"I think I received a great education at UB. I see it all the time in practice – that UB graduates are very well prepared to succeed as engineers and in their careers."

Brian Dillard

BS ’92, industrial and systems engineering

5/20/21

Jonathan Watts

BS '00 industrial and BS '03 civil engineering

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

1/18/22

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."

“Through student clubs I have found a sense of community with people that motivate me and inspire me every day. ”

Sebastian Cisneros
Computer science student

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

Lisa Kanbur
Computer science student

2/3/21

Kamal Patel
Biomedical Engineering

“Thanks to these hands-on opportunities, I have been able to gain valuable experiences that have set me apart and have helped me earn internship offers for this upcoming summer.”

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

Fernando Ramos Siguenza
Mechanical and aerospace engineering student

9/18/20

Payam Ghassemi

Mechanical engineering student

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

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

Mary Rola
Industrial engineering student

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

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

"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."

Yong Hu
Mechanical engineering student

3/26/21

Purvi Patel
Biomedical engineering student

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

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

Nan Hua
PhD '21, civil engineering

"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."

Alex Liu
Computer science student

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

Kendra Claiborne
BS'15, computer science

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

Titiksha Singh
Mechanical engineering student

2/4/21

Gurkiran Gurkiran
Sustainable Transportation and Logistics student

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

"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."

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

"It’s empowering to know that my work directly benefits our country’s economy and built environment."

Ogechi Ogoke
Chemical and biological engineering student

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

Wakil Pranto
Civil engineering student

2/4/21

Alvaro Giron

BS '13, civil engineering

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

"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.”

Cameron Grace
Aerospace engineering student

2/4/21

Richard Linares

PhD ’14, MS ’10, BS ’09, mechanical and aerospace 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!"

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

Liam Christie
Electrical engineering student

"The way you build upon your knowledge and branch out in your collaborations is by picking the brains of others and the varying skill sets of the staff at UB provides a great opportunity for this."

Olivia Licata
Materials design and innovation 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."

Ryan Rava
BS '18, MS '20, PhD '22, biomedical engineering
BA '18, mathematics

9/11/19

Zachary Steever
Industrial and systems 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.”

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

Lexi Nordmann
Mechanical engineering student

"I wish one day to become the person who pushes the boundaries of what humanity can accomplish in regard to space travel and exploration."

Esther Saula
Civil engineering student

8/29/22

Achira Boonrath
Aerospace engineering student

“Being a part of a sorority of women in engineering has been an empowering experience.”

“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.”

Megan Cassidy
Environmental engineering student

6/2/22

Emmanuel Nsengiyumva
BS'16, MS'18, chemical engineering

"[My PhD] is an interdisciplinary research program that combined nanotechnology, biology and engineering, which is a perfect fit for me."

9/4/20

Wei-Chiao Huang
Biomedical engineering student

"Outside of classes, there are countless opportunities to get involved in engineering clubs, research or projects."

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

Amy Faville
Mechanical engineering student

"There is a sense of camaraderie among the engineering students that makes it feel like you are going to class with 200 friends rather than strangers."

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

9/22/22

Max Magee
Aerospace engineering student

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

4/15/22

Angshuman Deka
Mechanical engineering student

"My favorite place is the Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory – it makes me feel limitless because almost all kinds of structures can be tested there."

"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."

Homero F. Carrión Cabrera

Civil engineering student

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

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

“I chose UB for its location and because it offers a great engineering program for an affordable price.”

Jarlene Ninive
BS '18, Civil Engineering

"Explore opportunities outside the classroom. UB and SEAS create an exclusive environment for students to improve and shape themselves."

Riley Blasiak
Civil and environmental engineering student

9/22/22

Zipeng Guo
Industrial engineering student

"The SEAS Professional Development Blueprint has served as an invaluable reference, assisting me in making informed decisions on career preparation and graduate school."

“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.”

Anoop Kiran
Aerospace engineering student

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

Jimmy Harter
Aerospace engineering student

5/20/21

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

UB’s engineering program teaches you real engineering processes right off the bat.

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

John Toftegaard
Biomedical engineering student

"I have been involved with engineering clubs since my first semester and they have given me a sense of belonging here at UB."

Boluwatife Ibitayo

Biomedical engineering student

11/13/19

Urjitha Muthiah
Computer science student

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

"Engineering at UB is the perfect setting to tackle new challenges and branch out to find subjects that keep you motivated."

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

4/22/22

Kyle Weeks
Biomedical engineering student

“No one is an expert in more than a handful of topics and you should seek people with more experience than you to critique your study design, review your code, edit an application, etc. Improvement does not have a time limit.”

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

Ryan O'Hara

BS '16, biomedical engineering

2/18/21

Jingye Tan
Mechanical engineering student

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

"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."

Jiale Xu

PhD '20, environmental engineering

“Finding a balance between advancing scientific knowledge and benefiting society as a whole keeps me very driven. ”

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

"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."

Kyle Hunt
Industrial 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."

Jahmil Campbell

BS '07, MS '10, electrical engineering