A Year of Achievements
#21
Best Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News and World Report, 2024
#2
Campus Ethnic Diversity (Regional Universities - North)
U.S. News and World Report, 2022
2023-24
BEST COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION
Recognized as an excellent school for engineering majors in recognition of New York Tech’s engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes
#5
Best Colleges for Veterans (Regional Universities - North)
U.S. News and World Report, 2024
TOP 15%
Best Colleges, Based on Salary Potential of Graduates
Payscale College Salary Report
#47
Safest College Campuses in America Collegestats.org
LETTER FROM THE DEAN
As the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences (CoECS), it is my pleasure to present the annual report for 2023–2024. This report highlights the many achievements and successes of our faculty, staff, and students, as well as the numerous contributions made by our highly engaged community.
Our college’s motto is “Engineering for Society: Innovating for a Better World,” and much of what I am sharing in this report is inspired by these words. As you read some highlights here, I hope that it will stimulate ideas of collaboration and partnership with us. The world of higher education, and particularly engineering education, can thrive only through collaborative partnerships to create new opportunities for the next generation of creators and innovators.
We have much to celebrate. Among our most notable accomplishments are securing a fourth year contract with NASA to develop commercial prototypes from their patents; launching the college’s co-op education program for five of our undergraduate programs; and entering an agreement with Fortinet, a leading provider of network security technologies, to give students free access to Fortinet’s Network Security Expert Training Institute Certification Program.
Looking forward to the future, we are hiring to increase our full-time faculty by 14 percent. We will continue to improve our academic offerings, with an M.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Data Science launching in 2023.
I invite you to visit our website at nyit.edu/engineering to learn more about our college and see why we are a force for innovation in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.
Sincerely,
Babak D. Beheshti, Ph.D. Dean, College of Engineering and Computing Sciences
New York Institute of Technology
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Our students continued to excel academically in 2023 and 2024, with many of them earning awards and honors and conducting impactful research. Through enhanced industry collaborations, the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences strives to prepare our students for the challenging, creative, and technological careers of tomorrow.
Our programs are designed for high-achieving individuals seeking to expand their expertise and enhance their career prospects. The college continues to foster a collaborative learning environment in which students engage in innovative research and hands-on projects that address real-world challenges.
Student Highlights
Students Find Career Opportunities at AFROTECH Conference
The AFROTECH conference, held in Austin, Texas, from November 1 through 5, stands as a transformative experience, a convergence of dreams and opportunities within the dynamic world of technology. Jonan Manzi, a Computing Sciences student, attended the annual gathering for Black tech innovators, with fellow computer science students Michael Aryeetey and Elsabeth Assaye.
Student Enthusiasm Runs High For Hackathons
United Engineering clubs at the Manhattan campus hosted their annual Hackathon event, at which students coded for six hours in a bid to win, place, or show. United Engineering encompasses five of the major student clubs within the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences; Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
On the Long Island campus, the CyberHack Club and ACM hosted a Hackathon at the Bear’s Den, Student Activity Center (SAC).
The Capture the Flag edition welcomed a diverse array of coding enthusiasts from both Long Island and New York City campuses.
UREP 2023 and 2024
Undergraduate student research continues to thrive at New York Tech, with 30 College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students showcasing their projects on May 9 as part of the Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurship Program (UREP) providing the most recent evidence. Since the spring of 2018, more than 300 students have participated in this program established by Associate Professor Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong, Ph.D., who welcomed faculty, staff, students, and other attendees to the seventh annual event.
Engineering Students Take Home Top Prizes at CREATE Symposium
Two teams of College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students traveled to Albany, N.Y., on April 8, where they took home first- and second-place prizes at the New York State Industries for the Disabled’s 10th annual Cultivating Resources for Employment with Assistive Technology (CREATE) Symposium.
Luncheon with the First Full Cohort of CoECS Ph.D. Students
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences (CoECS) held a landmark event as the dean, staff, and Ph.D. students gathered for an informal session to foster camaraderie and provide valuable insights into the college’s strategic vision for its Ph.D. programs.
Programs of Distinction
#37
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (National - no doctorate)
U.S. News and World Report, 2024
#32
Top 50 Undergraduate Computer Science Degrees for International Students College Values Online, 2024
Ph.D. Student Research
COMPUTER SCIENCE, PH.D.
Access to Industry Resources
CoECS has launched a holistic effort to provide professional skills training and certification to students, as well as alumni, faculty, and staff through partnerships with top technology organizations:
Red Hat Academy Training Courses and Certification
Exams: Students can gain practical experience and access to free training in Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies.
Zscaler Professional Certifications: Students and alumni can sign up, receive training materials, and achieve certification for Zscaler Cloud Professional Internet Access (ZIA) and Cloud Professional Private Access (ZPA), completely free of charge.
Fortinet: New York Tech students have access, free of charge, to Fortinet’s NSE Training Institute Certification Program.
IEEE eLearning Library: Offers free access to hundreds of highquality, peer-reviewed online courses in core and emerging technologies, providing direct access for faculty and students.
Google Learning Program: Students can take courses and obtain Google certificates in Project Management, IT Support, UX Design, Data Analytics, and IT Automation with Python.
Coursera: Allows students to access online courses and earn valuable certifications as well as up to six credits toward their undergraduate CSCI or IT degree.
OutSystems: This industry-leading “low-code” app-building platform provides training, resources, and tools to students.
Wolfram: Products like Mathematica, Wolfram Programming Lab, and more are available to faculty and students for courses and research projects.
LinkedIn Learning: Students, faculty, and staff have free, unlimited, single-sign-on (SSO) access to a library of 17,000+ online courses covering a wide range of supplemental education as well as professional and personal development skills.
#67
Graduate Computer Engineering and Comp Sci Programs in the U.S. (2024) – TFE Times
Bofan He, Predicting Relationships in SNOMED CT Using Word Embedding Vectorizing Methods – The study uses deep learning with Word2Vec embeddings to classify semantic relationships in the SNOMED CT Ontology dataset.
ENGINEERING, PH.D.
Michael Kohler, SAW Force Myography Sensor for Muscle Force and Fatigue Identification – Integrating Force Myography (FMG) and Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology in wearable devices to enhance real-time monitoring of muscle fatigue among construction workers, thereby reducing the incidence of fatigue-related accidents and improving workplace safety.
Amir Kimiyaie, Remote sensing for sustainability – this project focuses on largescale modeling and simulation to address climate change in the built environment and transportation.
COECS CO-OP PROGRAM:
Broadening Our Academic Reach
From strengthening our industry partnerships to providing more career-focused programs to our students, 2023 and 2024 were years of growth benefiting our students.
Co-op, or cooperative education, lets students experience full-time employment directly related to their studies and career interests. This combination of university study and full-time work during a student’s junior or senior year provides an integrated learning experience that enhances their academic experience and career development.
Under the leadership of Peter Goldsmith, director, industry relations, New York Tech’s CoECS co-op program has achieved a success rate of nearly 100 percent for placement of its co-op interns. Goldsmith has been inducted into the Long Island Business Hall of Fame for his commitment to excellence—past, present, and future.
In partnership with our network of industry and business organizations, New York Tech’s co-op students can prepare for the culture and conduct required in a professional work environment, learn about and engage in successful job search practices, gain invaluable onthe-job experience, and earn income.
The following undergraduate programs offer the co-op option to their qualified domestic and international students. Additional programs will be added as we build capacity to support them.
• Bioengineering, B.S.
• Computer Science, B.S.
• Construction Engineering, B.S.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering, B.S.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.
• Information Technology, B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
COECS CO-OP PARTNERS
“Our co-op program has successfully connected students with leading companies, providing hands-on experiences that complement their academic pursuits. We are immensely proud of their achievements and their commitment to making a difference in the world.”
BABAK D. BEHESHTI , PH.D. , DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
Academic Programs
UNDERGRADUATE (B.S.)
Bioengineering
Computer Science
Computer Science - Big Data
Management and Analytics
Computer Science - Network Security
Construction Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology
Engineering Management
Information Technology
Information Technology – Information and Network Security
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace
MINOR
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Engineering
Energy Science, Technology and Policy
Technology Entrepreneurship
GRADUATE (M.S.)
Bioengineering
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Energy Management
Mechanical Engineering
Occupational Health and Safety
DOCTORAL (PH.D.)
Computer Science
Engineering – Bioengineering
Engineering – Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
CERTIFICATE
(Advanced Certificate)
Energy Technology
Environmental Management
Facilities Management
Infrastructure Security Management
Academic Highlights
Launch of Three Online Master’s Programs
CoECS launched three graduate degree programs with a fully online option: an M.S. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Data Science, and an M.S. in Occupational Health and Safety. Everspring, a leading provider of education technology and services, is providing full-service integrated marketing, student success support, and faculty resources to ensure strong student outcomes for the online programs.
International Exchange Program with Politecnico di Milano
CoECS has entered a third partnership with Politecnico di Milano, one of the most outstanding technical universities in Europe and the largest Italian university in engineering, architecture, and design. With funding from Erasmus+, the European Union’s program to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe, this partnership sponsors a reciprocal faculty and student exchange program.
Nine New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area Universities Announce the Formation of the Interuniversity Engineering Doctoral Consortium
New York Tech is one of nine New York City-area universities in a new consortium through which engineering doctoral student can take courses at each other’s institutions without any additional tuition, as part of a new multi-school agreement.
Brookhaven National Laboratory Delegation Visits New York Tech
A delegation from Long Island’s esteemed Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) visited New York Tech’s Long Island campus to continue a dialogue that began in June 2023 when leaders of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences were invited to visit BNL. The visits are part of an effort to identify potential collaborations between the two institutions.
New York Tech Joins KEEN Network
In 2023, the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences become a new member of KEEN, the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network—a national partnership of engineering faculty focused on developing and promoting innovation in engineering education for the good of society. KEEN is a network of more than 67 current partner institutions across the United States with a shared vision of equipping engineering students with not only technical skills but an “entrepreneurial mindset” so that when students graduate, they are prepared to create personal, economic, and societal value through a lifetime of meaningful work.
“The effects of climate change are already here. We must simultaneously adapt to its serious consequences and work together to minimize future damage to our environment.”
— BABAK D. BEHESHTI , PH.D. , DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
Biotechnology Conference Continues to Thrive
Recognized leaders, top global researchers, medical professionals, and innovators in healthcare and biotechnology gathered at the New York Institute of Technology, both in person and virtually, to discuss state-of-the-art advancements transforming human health and well-being; highlighting the latest in research and innovation focused on advancing medicine and enhancing quality of life.
At the 2023 Biotechnology Conference: Regenerative Medicine - Improving the Way We Live, Play, and Feel, keynote speaker Hina W. Chaudhry, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Cardiology and Director of Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, shared groundbreaking insights.
For the 2024 Biotechnology Conference: Precision MedicineUnlocking the Future of Healthcare, the keynote address was delivered by Samuel Bakhoum, M.D., Ph.D., of the Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His presentation explored new frontiers in personalized healthcare advancements, with valuable insights into the future of precision medicine.
Energy Conference Powers Ahead
Energy professionals, industry experts, researchers, faculty, alumni, and enthusiasts came together at New York Tech—both in person and virtually—to explore pivotal topics shaping the future of energy. This annual conference continues to serve as a vital platform for fostering dialogue on innovative solutions and strategies to tackle global energy challenges.
At the 2023 Energy Conference: Energy Careers and Professional Societies, attendees had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and discover career opportunities within the dynamic energy field. The event highlighted the diversity of energy-focused careers and the role of professional societies in driving innovation and professional growth. Guest speakers shared insights into advancing careers in energy management and explored cutting-edge developments. The program featured expert talks on topics such as health and sustainability in the built environment, smarter grid technology, and cost-effective energy-saving strategies. Engaging panel discussions delved into career advancement in the energy sector and the skills needed to meet the demands of a growing workforce.
For the 2024 Energy Conference: Energy and History, presenters examined the transformative impact of energy technologies throughout time and their implications for the innovations of tomorrow. The event offered a thought-provoking exploration of energy’s evolving role in shaping society. Highlights included a journey from the first high-technology revolution to the future of energy literacy, showcasing how past advancements inform future developments. The conference reinforced the importance of energy innovation, historical context, and interdisciplinary collaboration in preparing for the challenges ahead.
World-Class Faculty and Research
At the forefront of our innovation stand our faculty, who continue to be recognized for their research and teaching contributions through awards, accolades, and honors.
Led by Dean Beheshti, the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences (CoECS) faculty of researchers and passionate teacher-scholars educates and inspires the next generation of makers and doers, inventors and innovators, and leaders and entrepreneurs. By instilling a growth mindset in our students, CoECS faculty help them to graduate career-ready and prepared to make the world a better place.
DEPARTMENT
CHAIRPERSONS AND ASSOCIATE DEANS
Dr. Xun Yu
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Dept. Chair, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering; Long Island Campus
Dr. Frank Lee
Dept. Chair, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Technology; Long Island Campus
Dr. Aydin Farajidavar
Dept. Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bioengineering; Long Island Campus
Dr. Yoshi Saito
Dept. Chair, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology; New York City Campus
Prof. Lak Amara
Dept. Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology; New York City Campus, Long Island Campus
Dr. Robert Amundsen
Director, Energy Management; Long Island Campus
Dr. David Nadler
Director, Occupational Health and Safety; Long Island Campus
Dr. Huanying Gu
Associate Dean, Research and Practice; New York City Campus
Dr. Remi Charron
Associate Dean, Energy Management; Vancouver Campus
Dr. Tokunbo Makanju
Associate Dean, Cybersecurity; Vancouver Campus
Dr. Steven Billis
Associate Dean, Assessment; New York City Campus
LONG ISLAND CAMPUS
Maherukh Akhtar
Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Kiran Balagani
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Alain Boldini
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Batu Chalise
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michael Colef
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Robert Doxey
Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Ryan Duke
Teaching Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Feng Hen
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Xueqing Huang
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Azhar Ilyas
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tindaro Ioppolo
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Ayat Jafari
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Ehsan Kamel
Assistant Professor, Energy Management
Fang Li
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Qin Liu
Teaching Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
George M. Salayka
Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science
James Scire
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Joseph Seidel
Teaching Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering
Michael Walsh
Associate Professor, Bioengineering
Sabiha Wadoo
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Steven Zanganeh
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wei Zeng
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Tao Zhang Professor, Computer Science
NEW YORK CITY CAMPUS
Kazi Ahmed
Teaching Assistant Professor, Telecomm and Electrical Engineering Technology
Mamtaj Akter
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Karrer Alghazali
Assistant Professor, Bioengineering
Reza Khalaj Amineh
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
N. Sertac Artan
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Houwei Cao
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Jerry Cheng
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Cecilia Dong Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Felix Fischman
Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Susan Gass
Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Paolo Gasti
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Wenjia Li
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Richard Meyers
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Lazaros Pavlidis
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Maryam Ravan
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Anand Santhanakrishnan
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
M. Wernicki
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
VANCOUVER CAMPUS
Zakaria Alomari
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Arman Bonakdarpour
Assistant Professor, Energy Management
Amin Milani Fard
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Patricia Keen
Associate Professor, Energy Management
Sara Khanchi
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Zhida Li
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Seyed Masood Razavi
Assistant Professor, Energy Management
Yunlong Shao
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Umme Zakia
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Faculty Active Research and Ongoing Projects
Reza K. Amineh, Ph.D.
• Fast and Robust Nondestructive Testing of Cylindrical Composite Components Based on Microwave Measurements (supported by NSF)
• Human Motion Tracking With Inductive Sensors (Supported by NSF)
• Autonomous Soil Nutrient Sensing System (supported by NSF)
• Material Characterization With a Microwave Sensor Array: Application to Water Quality Sensing (supported by NSF)
Nabi Sertac Artan, Ph.D.
• Adaptive Data Converters
• Wireless Power Transfer to Implantable Devices
Alain Boldini, Ph.D.
• Mechanics and Electrochemistry for Artificial Muscles and Deformable Electrochemical Systems
• Haptics for Sensory Substitution and Augmentation
• Dynamics and control of largescale systems for robotics and biology
Houwei Cao, Ph.D.
• Towards Adaptive and Robust Multimodal Emotion Recognition In-the-Wild (Supported by NSF)
• Sequential Recommender System Based on Content Analysis and User Behavior Study (Supported by New York Tech ISRC)
• Data-Driven Approaches to Edge Caching
Batu Chalise, Ph.D.
• Distributed Radar Sensing and Communications (supported by ARL and NRL)
• Wireless Spectrum Management (supported by ARLSMART Hub Program)
• Workforce Development for Wireless Spectrum Management (Supported by NSF)
• Quantum Radar Research (Supported by New York Tech’s ISRC)
Jerry Cheng, Ph.D.
• Collaborative Research: CCRI: New: Nation-wide Community-based Mobile Edge Sensing and Computing Testbeds National Science Foundation (Supported by NSF)
• Small: Efficient and Robust Multi-model Data Analytics for Edge Computing
Ziqian Dong, Ph.D.
• Food, Energy, and Water Nexus for Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development
• Signals in the Soil
• Assistive Medical Devices
• RAPID: Acquisition and Curation of time-sensitive Field Data from Severely Flooded Neighborhoods in New York City from Tropical Storm Ophelia for Environmental Sustainability Study
• Geolocation Project
Aydin Farajidavar, Ph.D.
• Reliable Power-Efficient Miniature Bidirectional Telemetric Platforms for Acquiring Biological Signals
• Closed-Loop System for Real-Time Recognition and Inhibition of Nociceptive Signals
• Signal Processing for Analyzing Aps and ECoG to Detect Nociception
• Modeling Biological Systems: The Process of Long- and ShortTerm Potentiation in Chronic Pain-Related Phenomenon
Paolo Gasti, Ph.D. Kiran Balagani, Ph.D.
• Leveraging Movement, Posture, and Anthropometric Contexts to Strengthen the Security of Mobile Biometrics (Sponsored by NSF)
• Toward Energy-Efficient Privacy-Preserving Active Authentication of Smartphone Users (Sponsored by NSF)
• HMOG: Hand Movement, Orientation, and Grasp (Sponsored by DARPA)
Huanying Gu, Ph.D.
• Use of Machine Learning and NLP Techniques for Biomedical Informatic Knowledge Graph Construction and Enhancement
• Digit Pathology Application
Feng Han, Ph.D.
• Physics-informed Machine Learning of Underactuated Balance Robot Control)
• Robot Motion Planning and Control at Extreme Operation Conditions
• Human-Robot Interaction with Advanced Intelligent Sensor
Xueqing Huang, Ph.D.
• Stem Cell Maturity Evaluation and Promotion with an Intelligent Lab-on-Chip Framework (Supported by NSF)
• Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation: Renewable Energy Harvesting and Management (Supported by VentureWell)
Azhar Ilyas, Ph.D.
• Microfluidic Devices for Tagless Identification/Quantification of Diseased Cells
• Nanofabricated and 3-D Printed Materials for Rapid Bone Healing
• Development of Highly Sensitive Novel Biosensors for Molecular Detection
Tindaro Ioppolo, Ph.D.
• Characterization of Turbulent, Unsteady Separation Using Photonic Micro-Skin Friction and Wall Pressure Sensors (Supported by Army Research Office)
• Fabrication of Skin Friction Sensors Based on the Morphology Department Optical Resonances (Supported by Army Research Office)
• Designing and Building a LowSpeed Wind Tunnel (Supported by Army Research Office)
Ehsan Kamel, Ph.D.
• Urban-Scale Physics-Based Building Energy Modeling
• Building Energy Modeling in 3D-Printed Buildings
• Physics-Based Building Energy Model — Campus Buildings
Fang Li, Ph.D.
• Stem Cell Maturity Evaluation and Promotion with An Intelligent Lab-on-Chip Framework (Supported by NSF)
• A Wireless, Embedded Sensor System for Rocket Propulsion Test Applications environment (Supported by NASA STTR)
Wenjia Li, Ph.D.
• Secure and Trustworthy Data Management for Intelligent Transportation System
• Malware Detection for Mobile System Against Adversarial Machine Learning Attacks
Maryam Ravan, Ph.D.
• Developing Deep Learning Algorithms to Diagnose Subtypes of Depression
• Developing EEG Biomarkers to Predict Response to Antidepressant Medications in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Developing Quantitative Sensing Technologies to Measure the Fine Motor
• Skills and Evaluate the Efficacy of Therapeutic Interventions for Autistic Children (Supported by NSF)
• EEG Biomarkers to Investigate the Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) on the Brain’s Functional Activity using Vagal-Evoked Potential
Anand Santhanakrishnan, Ph.D.
• Spectrum Management for Successful Mission Completion in Tactical Networks (supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory)
• Geolocation of IP Hosts in Large, Congested Computer Networks (funded by NSF REU)
• Role of User Interaction in Information Spread in Social Media
James Scire, Ph.D.
• High-Speed Digital Holography of Acoustic Levitation
• Point-Diffraction Interferometer for Digital Holography
Michael Walsh, Ph.D.
• Improving Prediction and Management of Patients with Organ Transplants Using Multimodal Imaging Technologies
• Cell and Tissue Engineering to Understand the Basis of Disease Development
Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D.
• Unveiling Ferroptosis in Cancer: Implications for Immune Landscape and Therapy
• Gender-Specific Immunoengineering in Cancer Therapy
• Engineering Immune-Modulating Wound Patches
Wei Zeng, Ph.D.
Qin Liu, Ph.D.
• Computational Methods for Hierarchical Modeling of Active Muscles (sponsored by NSF)
• Biomechanics of Fixation Implants for Proximal Femur Fractures (sponsored by NYIT-ISRC)
• Numerical Simulations of the Nonsymmetric Growth and Remodeling of Arteries Under Axial Twisting
• Fracture Analysis for Brittle Materials by FEM and Machine Learning
Research Facilities
Biomedical Engineering
• Integrated Medical Systems (IMS) Laboratory
• Bio-Nanotechnology and Biomaterials (BNB) Laboratory
• Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSB) Laboratory
• The Spectral Pathology Lab for novel spectroscopic technologies
• Next-Gen Tissue Engineering and Advanced Materials Laboratory (N-TEAM)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Applied Electromagnetics Research Laboratory
• Circuits, Networks, and System (CNS) Laboratory
• Radar and Communications Laboratory (RadCom)
• Network and Innovation Laboratory
• Biomedical Data Analysis Research Laboratory
• Network Resource and Security Lab (NRSL)
Mechanical Engineering
• Biomechanics Lab Robotics and Human Interface Laboratory
• Thermo-fluid and Instrumentation Research Laboratory
• MicroSensor Laboratory
• Optical Diagnostics Laboratory
Energy Management
• Energy and Green Technologies (EnTech) Laboratory
Computer Science
• Human-Centric Data Analytics Laboratory
• LAMP - Laboratory for Behavioral Authentication, Machine Learning, and Privacy
• Medical Informatics and Data Analytics Laboratory
• Intelligent Mobile Edge (IME) Laboratory
• Mobile Systems and Network Security (MobiSec) Laboratory
Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC)
• Student opportunities
• IT and cybersecurity
• Bioengineering and medical devices
• Energy and green technologies
Faculty Funding and Achievements
Recently Awarded
Batu Chalise, Ph.D.
SMART Hub (Hub for Spectrum Management with Adaptive and Reconfigurable Technology)
Supported by: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) through a subcontract with Baylor University
Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong, Ph.D.
RAPID: Acquisition and curation of time-sensitive field data from severely flooded neighborhoods in New York City from tropical storm Ophelia for environmental sustainability study
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Xueqing Huang, Ph.D. Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation: Renewable Energy Harvesting and Management
Supported by: National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (VentureWell)
Collaborative Research: Stem Cell Maturity Evaluation and Promotion with An Intelligent Lab-on-Chip Framework
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Fang Li, Ph.D.
A Novel Wireless, DualFrequency Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensor for Simultaneous Measurements of Fuel Temperature and Pressure in Rocket Propulsion Supply Lines
Supported by: NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1 (Sub-contract with X-wave Innovation Inc.)
Maryam Ravan, Ph.D. (PI) and Dr. Reza K. Amineh (Co-PI)
Developing Quantitative Sensing Technologies to Evaluate Fine Motor Skills for Autistic Children
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Continuing Grants
Reza K. Amineh, Ph.D. (PI) and Maryam Raven, Ph.D. (Co-PI) Fast and Robust Nondestructive Testing of Cylindrical Composite Components Based on Microwave Measurements
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Houwei Cao, Ph.D.
EAGER: An Inference Methodology to Illuminate Nonlinear Neutrino Flavor Transformation for Nuclear Astrophysics
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Batu Chalise, Ph.D. Distributed Radar Sensing and Communications
Supported by: U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Jerry Cheng, Ph.D. Software Hardware Architecture Co-design for Low-power Heterogeneous Edge Devices
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Nation-wide Communitybased Mobile Edge Sensing and Computing Testbeds
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Ziqian Dong, Ph.D. City-as-Lab Research Coordination Network (RCN): establishing a research coordination network to study food, energy, and water nexus for sustainable and resilient urban development
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Huanying Gu, Ph.D. Implementation of a Comprehensive High-SchoolCollege Partnership and Equity-Based Curriculum in Engineering and Computer Science
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
George M. Salayka, M.S. The KEEN Fellowship for advancing Entrepreneurial Mindset with engineering education
Supported by: Kern Family Foundation Inc. on behalf of Engineering Unleashed (KEEN)
James Scire, Ph.D. Trigger Box Technology Transfer
Supported by: Advanced Fuel Research Inc. (AFR)
Wei Zeng, Ph.D.
LEAPS-MPS: A Hierarchical Computational Framework for Modeling Active Skeletal Muscles Across Scales
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Maryam Ravan, Ph.D. Developing EEG Biomarkers to Predict Response to Antidepressant Medications in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Supported by a collaborative grant from McMaster University, Canada
Faculty Achievements
Brookhaven National Laboratory - Department of Energy (DOE) Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) Summer 2024 Recipients
VFP increases the research competitiveness of faculty members and their students by providing research experiences at a DOE laboratory.
VFP provides selected college faculty members the opportunity to collaborate with scientific and engineering staff on a project of mutual interest. The DOE is investing in the development of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce of the future as it is vital to the success of their mission of ensuring America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
Reza K. Amineh, Ph.D.
Imaging of Stratified Media
Xueqing (Summer) Huang, Ph.D.
Green METRO-Force (Dr. Huang is a Fall 2024 recipient as well)
Fang Li, Ph.D.
A Wireless Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Temperature and Strain Sensor for Cryogenic Sensing Applications
Maryam Ravan, Ph.D.
Diagnose Depression with EEG
Wei Zeng, Ph.D.
Advancing Fracture Analysis for Brittle Materials through Smoothed Finite Element Method and Machine Learning
“Our faculty at the College of Engineering and
Computing
Sciences continue to lead
in research and innovation. From securing competitive funding for groundbreaking studies— such as distributed radar networks—to fostering student engagement in interdisciplinary research, their contributions elevate our college’s academic standing. Their dedication to advancing knowledge through initiatives like the NSFfunded sustainable community gardens project and global collaborations exemplifies the excellence and impact that define New York Tech.”
BABAK D. BEHESHTI , PH.D. DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
CoECS Points of Pride
Research and Tech at the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences
First Visiting Fulbright Scholar-inResidence - New York Tech is hosting its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Fidelis Ndambuki Kilonzo, Ph.D., from Kenya, who will contribute to research , curriculum development, and workshops in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. This prestigious appointment underscores the university’s commitment to academic excellence and global engagement, fostering international collaboration and enriching the educational experience for students and faculty.
New York Tech Shines at LISTnet Awards - At the 27th Annual Long Island SummIT Awards (LISA), several members of the New York Tech community were honored for their contributions to the technology ecosystem. Dean Babak D. Beheshti received the John Kominicki Leadership Award for promoting Long Island, while Associate Professor Frank Lee was recognized with the inaugural Tech Teachers Award for his dedication to teaching and research. The Rookie of the Year award went to the startup Niura, led by students Ryan Ahmed and Pari Patel, which focuses on wearable smart technology with brain health implications. These awards highlight New York Tech’s commitment to innovation, student success, and the growth of the Long Island high-tech economy.
New York Tech hosts the Ignite LI Cybersecurity Summit at the Long Island campus. The event’s attendees learned to identify critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, gaining insights from an FBI guest and industry experts on safeguarding businesses against cybersecurity challenges.
New York Tech hosts Accelerate Long Island at the Long Island campus. The event is primarily focused on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators within the Long Island startup ecosystem through networking and learning opportunities
CoECS and POLIMI Forge New Paths in Student Exchange - Since its launch in 2019, CoECS and Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) have strengthened their collaboration through the Erasmus+ KA107 student exchange program, offering students an enriching academic and cultural experience. The program, which covers travel expenses and living stipends, has enabled remarkable exchanges, such as research collaborations and cultural immersion, with students from both institutions benefiting from semester-long studies abroad. Looking ahead, the partnership continues to provide global opportunities, enhancing academic knowledge, and fostering international connections.
Stewards of Responsible Tech - New York Tech hosted the Responsible Tech Careers event, bringing together students from multiple universities, including Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and CUNY. The event featured industry professionals from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, offering insights into responsible technology careers and providing networking opportunities. Twelve New York Tech students were appointed as Responsible Tech Ambassadors, a new initiative aimed at fostering a responsible tech ecosystem at the university.
New York Tech Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense – New York Tech has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense education by the NSA through 2028, further affirming its leadership in cybersecurity education and providing students with opportunities for government and private sector careers, including access to the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program.
Student Successes
Engineering Student-Entrepreneurs Pitch Startups - At the December 2024 NESTS FlyOff Demo Day, 14 undergraduate students from the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences showcased their innovative tech start-ups to industry judges, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. The event, part of the NESTS: Necessary Eleven Steps to Tech Startup course, awarded scholarships to top students and highlighted the growing success of the program, which will expand in spring 2025 to include students from additional academic schools.
NASA Contract Propels Students Into Technology Spotlight - In December, eight students in the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center demonstrated seven of their prototypes at the NASA Assistive Technologies Startup Summit. The intricate claims of NASA-held technology patents are what make innovative NASA discoveries so valuable. Student engineers at New York Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) are not only decoding these patents but they are also building prototypes to demonstrate their operability. And, for the first time, eight student engineers presented their work publicly to a patent-licensing group from NASA and about 50 entrepreneurs hoping to get their startups off the ground.
New York Tech @ Zebra Technologies – A group of 46 New York Tech students, faculty, and staff toured Zebra Technologies’ Long Island headquarters, gaining insights into the company’s operations, product development, and internship opportunities.
Faculty Accomplishments
Energy Innovator of the Year Award 2023 - Ehsan Kamel, Ph.D., was honored with the prestigious 2023 Energy Innovator of the Year Award by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Northeast U.S. Region, recognizing his outstanding contributions to advancing renewable and green energy technologies.
Karrer Alghazali, Ph.D., Accepted into Cancer TEC as Associate Member - Karrer Alghazali has been accepted as an Associate Member of the Cancer Tissue Engineering Collaborative (TEC), a high-profile program within the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a significant accomplishment, as TEC membership reflects cuttingedge expertise in cancer biology and tissue engineering and provides access to an elite network of researchers and resources.
ASME Student Leadership Weekend in Philadelphia, PA - Six student leaders from the New York Tech ASME Section attended the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Leadership Weekend in Philadelphia, gaining valuable leadership skills, networking opportunities, and strategies to enhance their chapter’s impact and presence on campus.
Innovation Meets Culture: A Journey to NASA and Washington, D.C. - A group of CoECS students, organized by the ASME club, visited Washington, D.C., on May 5, 2024, where they explored NASA’s cutting-edge research, toured the Goddard Space Flight Center, and experienced the rich cultural heritage of the nation’s capital. The trip also offered students the chance to engage with ASME professionals, deepening their understanding of engineering’s global impact.
iFLY STEM Program: A Dynamic Fusion of Science and Adventure - iFLY STEM program offered students an immersive experience, combining physics concepts with hands-on activities and a thrilling wind tunnel flight. Through the KEEN Partnership and Engineering Unleashed initiative, the event showcased the real-world applications of STEM, inspiring students with the science behind flight and its practical implications.
Vancouver Faculty Win University-Sponsored Research Awards in New Program - New York Tech has launched the Global Impact Research Grant (GIRG) program to support Vancouver-based faculty and foster global research connections. The inaugural winners are exploring AI-assisted malware detection and the feasibility of hybrid solar, wind, and thermal storage systems in British Columbia. This initiative aims to enhance the university’s global research impact and connect faculty across campuses
New Faculty Hires
MAMTAJ AKTER, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Ph.D.: Vanderbilt University
Areas of Expertise: HumanComputer Interaction, Usable Security and Privacy, Online Safety, Social Computing
KARRER ALGHAZALI, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Bioengineering
Ph.D.: University of Arkansas
Areas of Expertise: Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Medical Device Development, Biomaterial
ZAKARIA ALOMARI, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Ph.D.: University of Quebec Areas of Expertise: Software Engineering, cloud computing, software-defined networking, resource management, network performance evaluation, security, and AI/ML applications.
ALAIN BOLDINI, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D.: New York University
Areas of Expertise: Complex systems; Dynamics and control; Mathematical modeling; Mechanics; Multiphysics; Soft materials.
ROBERT DOXEY, M.S.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science
M.S.: New York Institute of Technology
Areas of Expertise: App development, iOS, Xcode, programming languages Swift and Java.
RYAN DUKE, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Ph.D.: Stony Brook University
Areas of Expertise: Machine Learning, AI, Python, C/C++
FENG HAN, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D.: Rutgers University
Areas of Expertise: Robotics, autonomous systems, Mechatronics, Dynamics, Control, Machine Learning
MICHAEL WALSH, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Bioengineering
Ph.D.: Lancaster University
Areas of Expertise: Biomedical sciences, and vibrational spectroscopy for cancer diagnosis and organ transplantation.
Michael Nizich, Ph.D.
Director of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC)
ETIC Bolsters Innovations
Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
With 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and facilities, the ETIC on both the Long Island campus and New York City campus, continues to serve as New York Tech’s hub for cultivating new businesses, products, and fresh ideas in technology, engineering, and applied sciences. Performing at higher levels of design and innovation and engaging a broader variety of students from both campuses.
ETIC is proudly funded by the Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR), and additional collaboration with Accelerate Long Island; it is nationally recognized by the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity.
“Our students are eager to engage in another year of collaborative projects with NASA, applying their knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts. For our faculty, these initiatives offer invaluable opportunities to bridge theory and practice, enriching the academic experience and equipping students to lead and innovate in their fields.”
BABAK D. BEHESHTI , PH.D. DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
ETIC Extends Contract with NASA
For the 4th year in a row, NASA has extended their partnership with New York Tech through the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC); helping NASA move unrealized intellectual property toward commercialization.
ETIC student employees build unique technology prototypes based on existing NASA patents and create professional marketing materials.
New York State Awards ETIC
CoECS secures $625,000 grant from the Empire State Development (ESD), New York’s chief economic development agency. New York Tech’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) is among eight certified business incubators to each receive a five-year grant awarding $125,000 annually, totaling $625,000.
Robert DiFazio
Spotlight on Robert DiFazio, Chairman of the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board
Robert A. DiFazio, Ph.D., president, RZio LLC, has spent over forty years doing research and development in wireless communications, signal processing, networks, video, machine-to-machine communications, and international standards. Before founding RZio LLC, a research and development and consulting company, he was executive vice president and head of research and development at InterDigital, where he led a worldwide organization of over 150 engineers spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. He and his team developed 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G cellular technology that became the basis for a world-renowned patent portfolio that generated hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue per year.
DiFazio actively participated in projects on 5G cellular networking, next generation WiFi, millimeter wave radios, small cell and heterogeneous networks, video/multi-media compression and distribution, and advanced systems for efficient use and sharing of spectrum to meet the ever-increasing demand for wireless data. He directed participation at major international standards bodies including 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, IETF, oneM2M, and MPEG. Prior to InterDigital, DiFazio spent more than twenty years at BAE Systems working on software-defined radios, smart antenna systems, jam-resistant modems, and low probability of intercept communication and navigation systems. He was a founding employee of a wireless startup. His outreach activities include many technology talks, publications, and interviews.
In the local engineering community, DiFazio is chairman of the New York Tech Dean’s Executive Advisory Board and a member of the Industry Advisory Board for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department. He has served on Advisory Boards for the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and spent over twenty years teaching graduate courses in wireless communications, spread spectrum systems, and advanced circuits.
DiFazio received his Ph.D. from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering (formerly, Brooklyn Poly). He is a senior member of the IEEE and holds over one hundred issued and numerous pending US patents.
“Our students have exemplified creativity, determination, and an entrepreneurial spirit through their remarkable achievements this year. From presenting innovative business concepts at the NESTS Flyoff to competing for the prestigious Alfie Award, they have demonstrated their readiness to shape the future.”
BABAK D.
BEHESHTI
, PH.D.
DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
NEW PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY
NESTS
Eleven Steps are the Difference Between an Idea and a Business!
Offering a unique opportunity to New York Tech students who are serious about building a startup, NESTS: Necessary Eleven Steps to Tech Startup is a first-of-its-kind course that includes an application process to ensure the selection of the most dedicated participants. The course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the realm of technology startups, focusing on equipping students with the tools, knowledge, and frameworks necessary to transform innovative ideas into actionable business ventures.
As an experiential learning course, students will work hands-on to develop innovative startups throughout the semester. Through a blend of lectures, in-person and project-based learning, guest speaker sessions, and case studies, students will learn to navigate the complexities of launching and managing a startup in today’s dynamic business environment. Course topics include lean startup methodology, product development, patents, fundraising through venture capital and angel investors, customer acquisition, and more.
Students will receive individualized mentorship and the necessary frameworks to launch their startup ideas. The final assessment of the course culminates in students presenting their startups in-person to industry judges at the NESTS FlyOff demo day. This event serves as a qualifier for top students to compete in the annual New York Business Plan Competition, receive referrals to startup incubators, and gain opportunities to present their ventures at CoECS events.
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to continue providing the very best in education, facilities, career preparation, and formative experiences for our students—the future technology leaders of tomorrow.
CoECS Gives Big During Big Give
New York Tech’s annual Big Give brought gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university, specifically, $415,915 from 989 donors in 2023, and $405,332 from 1,110 donors in 2024. CoECS was proud to be part of this fundraising drive.
Celebrating the Ingenium Awards
Guests gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion to celebrate the accomplishments of fellow alumni and industry partners at CoECS’ Ingenium Awards ceremony. The annual event continues to honors alumni and friends for their ongoing support of New York Tech and the college, as well as provides a great opportunity to network, celebrate success, and inspire and support our students.
2023 Ingenium Award Recipients
Hall of Fame Alumna: David Schieren (M.S. ’06), CEO, EmPower Solar
Rising Star: Oliver Vasquez (B.S. ’12), Founder and CEO, Vasquez Integrators
Industry Partner of the Year: Carter Deluca & Farrell LLP
2024 Ingenium Award Recipients
Hall of Fame Alumna: Wilson Milian (B.S. ’92), M.B.A., PE, SMIEE, AVP and Senior Program Director, AECOM Transit and Rail System Engineering, NYC
Rising Star: Omair Khanzada (B.S. ’16), Executive Vice President, Tower Consulting Engineers
Industry Partner of the Year: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
“At the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, we believe meaningful community engagement is central to our mission as a global institution. Through diverse technical, professional, and outreach initiatives, we foster lasting partnerships, tackle real-world challenges, and contribute to the growth and well-being of the communities we serve.”
BABAK D. BEHESHTI , PH.D.
DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCES
New York Tech opens its Technology Incubator Space at the Digital Ballpark in Plainview, New York
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences of New York Institute of Technology has partnered with Long Island Software and Technology Network (LISTnet) to host its technology incubator space at the LISTNet location at 100 Terminal Drive, Plainview, N.Y. This centrally located facility, at the heart of Plainview Industrial Park, hosts the Digital Ballpark, which is an accelerator space currently hosting 25 companies.
Prof. Richard Meyers publishes “Idiomatic Coding”
In “Idiomatic Coding,” Professor Richard Meyers of CoECS offers a unique and refreshing approach to the CS1 pedagogy. He uses 54 recyclable and flexible strategies (idioms) to fully solve 108 Problem Examples as the main vehicle of instruction. The text presents this material in C-based, language-independent pseudocode.
Unhampered by syntax constraints, every solution focuses on an algorithmicdevelopment process. The reader can, moreover, implement all solutions into source code in any C-based language.
“Idiomatic Coding” could serve as an inexpensive companion text to traditional, syntax-based texts or as a stand-alone reference to many widely applied coding strategies.
ASEE recognizes CoECS for diversity
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program recommended the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences for reaffirmation at the Bronze level for the next three years.
Renovated Engineering Labs Unveiled on New York City Campus
Members of the New York Tech community gathered on the New York City campus on March 26 to celebrate the grand opening of newly renovated College of Engineering and Computing Sciences laboratories in partnership with H2M architects + engineers (H2M). Complete with state-ofthe-art benchtop lab instruments, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, circuit fabrication equipment, and more, the electrical and electronics labs are poised to provide an enriching experience for faculty researchers as well as current and future students.
Engineers Week
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences celebrated Engineers Week in 2023, themed “Creating the Future,” and in 2024, themed “Welcome to the Future.” Students enjoyed a range of workshops during these events, including The Makers Station, Meeting E.R.R.S.E.L.A., Unity Game Engine Workshop, Innovation Unleashed, Cyber and AI, and more.
KEEN Conference 2024
The Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) recently held its annual conference from February 8 –10, 2024, in Austin, Texas. A strong presence by the New York Tech faculty and staff demonstrated the university’s commitment to student success and entrepreneurial-mindset focused initiatives supported by KEEN.
Leadership Recognition
CoECS trusts in the indispensable knowledge of professionals and practitioners from industry, academia, and beyond who volunteer their time to help make strategic decisions for the betterment of the college and its community.
The mission of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences (CoECS) of New York Institute of Technology Dean’s Executive Advisory Board (D-EAB) is to advise the Dean of the College in the planning, advancement and development of the College. Board members provide counsel on educational, research and strategic directions and priorities, resource generation, and mutually beneficial partnerships with industry, alumni, city, state, and federal agencies.
(The Board does not provide fiduciary oversight that might make its members liable for the governance and financial oversight of the College; that role is provided by the New York Tech Board of Trustees.)
Robert A. DiFazio, Ph.D.
Chair, D-EAB; President, RZio LLC
Joseph Ambrosio, (B.S. ’94)
President/CEO, Unique Electric Solutions
David Antar
President of IPVideo Corporation and A+ Technology and Security Solutions, Inc.; CEO of ACG
Soyeb Barot, (M.S. ’05)
Vice President, Gartner
Thomas D. Bianculli
Director of EMC Strategy and Portfolio, Zebra Technologies Co.
Ronald Connelly, (M.S. ’98)
Program Manager, HII - Mission Technologies
Matthew W. Daus
Partner, Chair of Transportation, Windels Marx Lane and Mittendorf, LLP
Mark Hanny
Former Global Vice President, IBM; Principal, Partnering for Growth, LLC
Larry Karantzios
Sr., Pre-Sales Engineer, East, ZScaler Inc.
John R. Keville, (B.S. ’88)* Partner, SheppardMullin
Michael Lantier, (B.S. ’04)
Assistant Vice President-Deputy Market Leader, Education, H2M Architects + Engineers
Arnie Leap, (B.S. ’93) Chief Information Officer, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc.
George Likourezos Partner, Carter, Deluca and Farrell LLP
* New York Institute of Technology Board of Trustees Member
David Luft
VP Application Development, Northwell Health
Mitchell Maiman Co-founder and Business Strategy Consultant, Intelligent Product Solutions
Jimmy Marsanico, (B.S. ’12)
VP Product, Prescient AI
Jacqueline Mason, (B.S. ’92)
VP Enterprise Technology Services/End User Technology, Morgan Stanle y
Kenneth McCauley
Executive Vice President, Turtle and Hughes, Inc.
Brian Monks, (B.S. ’88)
Vice President and Chief Security Officer, UL Solutions LLC
Barbara Porter, (B.S. ’00)
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Technology Officer, Fragrancenet.com Inc.
Sanyogita Shamsunder Head, Global Edge Networking, Google
Thomas Van Laan, (M.B.A. ’84)* CEO, CloudCalc, Inc.
William Zucker
Sr. VP, Head of Mobile Networks Baseband and System on Chip Development Unit, Nokia Mobile Networks Business Group
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