School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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

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

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

Cameron Grace
Aerospace engineering student

2/4/21

Gurkiran Gurkiran
Sustainable Transportation and Logistics 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."

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

Homero F. Carrión Cabrera

Civil 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."

Nan Hua
PhD '21, civil engineering

5/17/24

Ogechi Ogoke
Chemical and biological engineering student

“As someone returning to school after many years as an established adult, I feel both respected for my experience as a professional and supported in my learning. ”

2/4/25

Leah Maykish
Engineering education 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!"

"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."

Liam Christie
Electrical engineering student

2/22/24

Esther Jose
Industrial 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

"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."

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

Jahmil Campbell

BS '07, MS '10, electrical engineering

"Build those connections with your professors—whether you like it or not, those professors are going to notice your face, when you participate, and how you perform."

Hemendra Nath Jaiswal
Electrical engineering student

10/3/24

Holliday Sims
Engineering education student

“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

"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."

“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.”

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

“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.”

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.”

Ryan O'Hara

BS '16, biomedical 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.”

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

5/17/24

Olivia Licata
Materials design and innovation student

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

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

Anoop Kiran
Aerospace engineering student

2/4/21

Alvaro Giron

BS '13, civil engineering

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

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

Megan Cassidy
Environmental engineering student

9/22/22

Zipeng Guo
Industrial engineering 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!”

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

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

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

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

9/17/24

Alex Liu
Computer science student

"I think that there is something uniquely important about meeting other women who are succeeding in the STEM field; it is simultaneously both a feeling of comfort and a call to action. And I’ve found that I have a passion for making those connections happen."

2/4/25

Valerie Bevan
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

“Engineering allows me to channel my passion for optimization and data-driven solutions into creating systems that improve lives.”

1/28/25

Mina Samiei Nasab
Industrial and systems engineering student

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

"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."

Kyle Weeks
Biomedical engineering student

5/20/21

Jonathan Watts

BS '00 industrial and BS '03 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

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

The more I discover about engineering education, the more I love it, and the more I'm thriving within it.

Yong Hu
Mechanical engineering student

5/31/24

Duncan Mullins
Engineering education student

"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."

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

Kendra Claiborne
BS'15, computer science

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

Riley Blasiak
Civil and environmental engineering student

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

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."

Jiale Xu

PhD '20, environmental engineering

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

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

"I am passionate about working on projects that make a true difference in peoples’ lives."

Titiksha Singh
Mechanical engineering student

5/13/24

Adam DeHollander
Industrial and systems engineering student

"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

“Engineering education plays a vital part in shaping the future of engineering students, and can range from a sense of belonging in the field to effective learning and teaching methods. ”

5/31/24

Qiuxing Chen
Engineering education student

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

1/2/24

Esther Saula
Civil engineering student

"I am passionate about helping others. Whether it be through engineering or volunteering my time or even giving people directions on campus, there’s such a gratification to know you may have made their lives at least a little bit better."

3/7/23

Angelique Jan Miane
Mechanical engineering student

"It is so important to enjoy our beautiful world, and do what we can to leave it better than we found it."

4/11/24

Sydney Gallo
Environmental engineering student

“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.”

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

Fernando Ramos Siguenza
Mechanical and aerospace engineering student

5/17/24

Boluwatife Ibitayo

Biomedical engineering student

"The sense of community among the students is amazing. There are people I've known since freshman year that I still see every day, yet I always find new faces who are immediately welcomed into the engineering groups."

3/7/23

Auburn Schwartzmeyer
Mechanical engineering student

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

2/6/25

John Toftegaard
Biomedical 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."

9/17/24

Sebastian Cisneros
Computer science student

“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.”

"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."

Lexi Nordmann
Mechanical engineering student

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

Brian Dillard

BS ’92, industrial and systems engineering

9/4/20

Wei-Chiao Huang
Biomedical 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."

8/29/22

Achira Boonrath
Aerospace engineering student

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

10/31/24

Jingye Tan
Mechanical engineering student

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

9/17/24

Lisa Kanbur
Computer science student

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

"I think the best way to grow as an engineer is to apply the concepts that are learned in courses, and go above and beyond the curriculum through projects."

Jarlene Ninive
BS '18, Civil Engineering