Our Students, Faculty and Alumni

Student Profiles

Hamlet Spencer.

"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."

2/8/19

Zachary Steever
Industrial and systems engineering

Photo of Kate Lukasiewicz.

"I love our engineering clubs! These clubs give students a chance to lead their peers and work on teams, and use their coursework to do everything from building rockets, planes, and cars to volunteering in the community."

3/25/19

Kate Lukasiewicz
Industrial engineering student

Esther Jose.

"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."

3/25/19

Esther Jose
Industrial engineering student

Courtney Bentley.

“I like UB because there is a community. The professors want to see you grow, and they’re very supportive.”

2/18/19

Jessica Dorismond
Industrial engineering student

Jonathan Watts.

"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."

6/14/19

Jonathan Watts

Industrial and civil engineering graduate

Biran Dillard.

"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."

6/14/19

Brian Dillard

BS ’92, industrial and systems engineering

Faculty Profiles

Lora Cavuoto.

"My research aims to promote a healthier and more productive individual and work environment."

5/31/19

Lora Cavuoto
Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Jun Zhuang.

Dr. Zhuang’s research applies operations research and game theory to improve preparations for, and responses to, natural disasters both in the US, and globally.

3/8/19

Jun Zhuang
Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Alumni Profiles

Priyadarshini Pennathur.

Priya's research is in modeling the discharge processes in hospitals, with a view to understanding how health care providers and staff create and use information for patient discharge.

1/17/17

Priyadarshini Pennathur, PhD '10
Assistant Professor, University of Iowa

David Frankenfield.

David’s focus on creating innovation internally for United Healthcare as well as across the industry exemplifies the mission of helping people live healthier lives.

1/17/17

David Frankenfield, BS '06
Director, United Healthcare

Ann M. Wegrzyn portrait.

Ann has distinguished herself professionally in the energy sector while dedicating her volunteer time to her alma mater and the community-at-large with a focus on STEM education.

9/12/17

Ann M. Wegrzyn, BS'85
Vice President at National Fuel Gas

Richard Stone.

The core of Richard's research is in human performance enhancement in both physical and mental domains.

1/17/17

Richard Stone, PhD '08
Associate Professor, Iowa State University