School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

"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."

Vince Tutino
MS '13, PhD '18, biomedical 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."

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

11/3/20

Brian Dillard

BS ’92, industrial and systems engineering

"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."

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

Jonathan Watts

BS '00 industrial and BS '03 civil engineering

2/18/21

Angshuman Deka
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

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

3/11/21

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

11/13/19

Urjitha Muthiah
Computer science 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."

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

Esther Jose
Industrial engineering student

9/15/21

Jarlene Ninive
BS '18, 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."

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

Kendra Claiborne
BS'15, computer science

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

Faeze Ghofrani
Civil engineering student

3/11/21

Alex Liu
Computer science student

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

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

“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.”

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

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

2/18/21

Lisa Kanbur
Computer science 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

"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."

3/26/21

Purvi Patel
Biomedical engineering 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."

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

Ogechi Ogoke
Chemical and biological engineering student

2/3/21

Esther Saula
Civil engineering student

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

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

Titiksha Singh
Mechanical engineering student

2/8/21

Amy Faville
Mechanical engineering student

"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!"

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

Liam Christie
Electrical engineering student

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

Cameron Grace
Aerospace engineering student

2/25/21

Madison Ciccarella
Mechanical engineering 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

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

2/8/21

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.”

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

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

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

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

2/18/21

Jingye Tan
Mechanical engineering student

“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

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

4/15/21

Wakil Pranto
Civil 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

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

2/4/21

Alvaro Giron

BS '13, civil engineering

"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

"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 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

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

2/26/21

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

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