School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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

Esther Jose
Industrial engineering student

2/25/21

Madison Ciccarella
Mechanical 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."

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

Ogechi Ogoke
Chemical and biological engineering student

3/11/21

Megan Cassidy
Environmental engineering student

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

11/5/20

Emily Brooks
BS '12, PhD '17, biomedical 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

"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 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

“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

"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.”

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

Richard Linares

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

2/26/21

Marie Ettien
Biomedical engineering student

"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

"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."

3/24/21

Jahmil Campbell

BS '07, MS '10, electrical 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!"

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

Liam Christie
Electrical engineering student

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

Gurkiran Gurkiran
Sustainable Transportation and Logistics student

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

Alvaro Giron

BS '13, civil engineering

2/3/21

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

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

Angshuman Deka
Mechanical engineering student

11/3/20

Jiale Xu

PhD '20, environmental engineering

"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

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

2/8/21

Amy Faville
Mechanical 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."

2/8/21

Anoop Kiran
Aerospace engineering student

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

"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."

Cameron Grace
Aerospace engineering student

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

Jonathan Watts

BS '00 industrial and BS '03 civil engineering

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

Jingye Tan
Mechanical engineering student

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

Wakil Pranto
Civil engineering student

9/4/20

Wei-Chiao Huang
Biomedical 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

"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

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

9/18/20

Payam Ghassemi

Mechanical engineering 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."

11/3/20

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."

11/3/20

Brian Dillard

BS ’92, industrial and systems engineering

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

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

Faeze Ghofrani
Civil engineering student

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

Lisa Kanbur
Computer science student