NYU Tandon 2024 - Commencement & Achievement Awards

COMMENCEMENT & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY

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NYU TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

2024 COMMENCEMENT & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY MAY 7, 2024 MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES ROSEMARY E. AMPUERO Associate Dean of Student Life & Services

WELCOME JELENA KOVAČEVIĆ William R. Berkeley Professor & Dean, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Civil and Urban Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Center for Urban Science and Progress Electrical and Computer Engineering Finance and Risk Engineering General Engineering Mathematics Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Technology, Culture and Society Technology Management and Innovation Polytechnic Tutoring Center TRIO Scholar Program Student Life & Services Undergraduate Academics

STUDENT REMARKS Shreya Manjrekar - TUSC President Anthony Nikhil Reddy - GSC President

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to be a world-class engineering school that puts students first and is home to lifelong learning. We will be the place that makes the American dream possible; the home of engaged critical thinkers and makers of the future. Our culture of diversity, inclusion, equality, and respect will make us the place where every smart young engineer wants to be. Our students and faculty will tackle strategic societal challenges using a global vision and network, ensuring our cutting-edge innovations are thoughtfully and successfully introduced into society. We will be the engine of innovation for Brooklyn and New York City.

PRIZES & AWARDS CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING GRADUATE IRVING SKEIST AWARD Given for the best PhD thesis in Polymer Science, this award was established in 1985 to honor Irving Skeist, Class of 1943, by his associates, on the occasion of his retirement as President of Skeist Laboratories, Inc., consultants to the polymer industries.

Marwan Shalaby

Chemical Engineering PROFESSOR TURNER ALFREY PRIZE This prize, established in 1987 by Professor Herbert Morawetz in memory of his teacher and co-sponsored by the Dow Chemical Company, is given to a graduate student whose paper has been published, or has been accepted for publication in a refereed journal.

Dustin Britton

Chemical Engineering

UNDERGRADUATE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD Given to an outstanding senior in chemical engineering.

JULIAN R. REASENBERG MEMORIAL PRIZE Julian Reasenberg received his BS in Chemistry in 1936, MS in 1938 and PhD in 1941. Established in his memory by his wife, three children, and friends, this prize is awarded to an undergraduate in Chemistry for outstanding original research.

CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Given to an outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering, this award is made possible through the generosity of a distinguished Chemical Engineering professor, the late Donald F. Othmer.

Carolina Elizarraras

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Jasmin Sabirin

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering RAYMOND E. KIRK AWARD Given annually by Phi Lambda Upsilon, in memory of Raymond E. Kirk (former professor and head of the Department of Chemistry, 1936-1953), to an outstanding first-year student chemist.

Jacques Zacharie Thaddeus Patron Ponce

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering ROLAND WARD AWARD Established in memory of a professor of Chemistry from 1919 to 1949, this award is made to a student presenting the best undergraduate thesis in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Pranaya Raparla

Biomolecular Science

Brianna Williams

Maggie Thompson

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Biomolecular Science

OMEGA CHI EPSILON AWARD Given to a Chemical Engineering student for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.

SIMEON GANG AWARD Presented to a graduating senior doing outstanding research in use of engineering technology in living systems

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering SIDNEY A. SAVITT AWARD Given in the name of Sidney A. Savitt, Class of 1945, to an undergraduate senior with the highest GPA in Chemical Engineering.

Nahian Nasir

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering ALBERT E. SOBEL AWARD Given by his wife and daughters in memory of Dr. Albert E. Sobel, Class of 1940, this prize is awarded to a graduating senior for outstanding performance in the field of Biochemistry and related Life Sciences.

Chaehyun Ryu

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Jason Leu

Biomolecular Science

HERMAN F. MARK MEMORIAL AWARD Awarded to the graduating Biomolecular Science major with the highest GPA.

Brianna Williams

Biomolecular Science NY ACS EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES (CHEMISTRY-RELATED MAJOR) Presented by the New York section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of outstanding performance in a chemistryrelated major.

Haoxian Zheng

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering NY ACS EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES (BIOCHEMISTRY-RELATED MAJOR) Presented by the New York section of the American Chemical Society in recognition of outstanding performance in a biochemistryrelated major.

Yuwei Chen

Biomolecular Science

Biomolecular Science

Victoria Hempstead

Mark Streminsky

Lucy Stevens

Ashley Han

Biomolecular Science INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

Joy Sure

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering OTHMER MEMORIAL AWARD Given to an outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering, this award is made possible through the generosity of a distinguished Chemical Engineering professor, the late Donald F. Othmer.

CIVIL AND URBAN ENGINEERING GRADUATE LANGAN/DONALD J. MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Given by the Deep Foundation Institute, the LANGAN Engineering and Environmental Services Legacy Scholarship is awarded to academically qualified and deserving students who are focusing on geotechnical and/or environmental engineering.

Kim Hertz

Urban Systems INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

Tasleem Gesu Daraj Khan Construction Management

Richard Li

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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NEW YORK WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION (NYWEA) MET CHAPTER’S 2023 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) Metropolitan Chapter Graduate Scholarships supports students pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in the environmental field in a college or university in New York City.

Luana De Brito Anton Civil Engineering

REAR ADMIRAL ALEXANDER C. HUSBAND SCHOLARSHIP

SEYMOUR S. GREENFIELD, PE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Hannah Becker

Bailey Blackman

SVERDRUP CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP

NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP

Civil Engineering

Ivan Bao

Civil Engineering

BERTHA PAGENSTECHER MEMORIAL AWARD Given to graduating senior female students in recognition of outstanding academic performance in the field of Civil Engineering

Shenoah Williams Civil Engineering

ROBERT RIDGWAY STUDENT CHAPTER PRIZE Given by an alumnus of the Class of 1913, in memory of his parents and sister, to the highestranking member of the graduating class.

Hannah Becker

Sadiya Hossain Civil Engineering

TURNER CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP

Sebrina Ferid

UNDERGRADUATE

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering JOE MARKLE ADINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ryan Teng

NEW YORK BUILDING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Quinn Gangadharan Civil Engineering

MORRIS AND SADIE WEISSTUCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

THEODORE CLINTON TOWL AWARD Established in 1960 by his wife, Margaret Towl, the prize is given in memory of this member of the Class of 1912 to outstanding graduating seniors in Civil Engineering.

Beatrice Ellingson

Mohammed Hoque

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

YOUNG MEMBER FORUM OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AWARD Given in recognition of scholarship in Civil Engineering, constructive interest in co-curricular activities, and service to the ASCE Student Chapter and to the Tandon community.

Civil Engineering

Winston Huang Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

SUSAN MISZKOWICZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS These scholarships are awarded by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) to Civil Engineering and Construction Management students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in their respective fields.

Adam Itani

EDWARD J. QUIRIN SCHOLARSHIP

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering EUGENE FASULLO AND MAXINE HYRKAS SCHOLARSHIP

Quinn Gangadharan Civil Engineering

Jack Gazard

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering

EUGENE FASULLO AND MAXINE HYRKAS SCHOLARSHIP II

GRADUATE

JOHN J. KASSNER SCHOLARSHIP

Brian Syi

DEBORAH ROSENTHAL, MD AWARD Established by the late Professor Myron M. Rosenthal in the name of his daughter Deborah Rosenthal (Class of 1981, MS in Bioengineering), this prize is awarded to a graduate student in Computer Science for outstanding performance on the PhD qualifying examination.

Mohammed Hoque

Shenoah Williams Civil Engineering

COL. B. EDWARD LAVENDER SCHOLARSHIP

R.M. MONTI SCHOLARSHIP

Ivan Tong

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

David Ionascu

Civil Engineering

Benjamin Feuer

Computer Science

Yunxiang Zhang Computer Science

PEARL BROWNSTEIN DOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her son, Joseph, to PhD students in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering whose doctoral research shows the greatest promise.

Raphael Meyer

Computer Science

Mengwei Ren

Computer Science

Aécio Solano Rodrigues Santos Computer Science

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UNDERGRADUATE PEARL BROWNSTEIN JUNIOR AWARD Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her nephew, Richard Rosen, to the undergraduate who completes junior year with the highest grade-point average in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Ruitian Ding

Computer Science

CSE SENIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.

Ngoc Minh Thu Vu Computer Science

Calvin Chen

Computer Science

Alex Yan

Computer Science

PROFESSIONAL STUDENT AWARD This award recognizes graduating students with professional commitments. These students have demonstrated impressive balance and commitment to both their profession and academics. Students recognized have two or more part-time semester statuses throughout their academic progress and 3.5 or higher GPA.

Hanbyul Jo

Applied Urban Science and Informatics

Lantian Zhang

Applied Urban Science and Informatics

PEARL BROWNSTEIN SENIOR AWARD Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her grandson, Lawrence, to the graduating senior with the highest grade-point average in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

CENTER FOR URBAN SCIENCE AND PROGRESS (CUSP)

Jason Lin

GRADUATE

Orion Yang

COMMUNITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP AWARD This award recognizes graduating students committed to community building within CUSP and demonstrated extraordinary leadership initiative.

SCHOLASTIC AWARD This award recognizes graduating students with notable academic honors and the highest GPA in the program.

Yue Yang

Applied Urban Science and Informatics

THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD Established by the late Professor Myron M. Rosenthal and awarded to the Computer Science and Engineering senior with the highest academic standing.

Yue Yang

Applied Urban Science and Informatics

Computer Science Math/Computer Science

PROMISING RESEARCHER AWARD This award recognizes graduating students with impressive scholarly contributions and demonstrated a promising future in research and academia.

Applied Urban Science and Informatics

Hanbyul Jo

Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang Computer Science

Tanishi Mishra

Computer Science CSE LEADERSHIP AWARD Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for leadership in student activities.

Fengkai Qiu

Computer Science

Calvin Tian

Computer Science

Henry Kam

Computer Science

Roman Negri

Computer Science

David Chang

Computer Science CSE SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.

Kerry Huang

Computer Science

Ramon Li

Computer Science CSE JUNIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.

Qianxi Chen

Computer Science

Kasper Yang

Math/Computer Science

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ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING GRADUATE ALEXANDER HESSEL AWARD FOR THE BEST PH.D. DISSERTATION IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Given in memory of Professor Alexander Hessel, of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, to a graduate student for the most outstanding doctoral dissertation in Electrical Engineering.

Minghao Ye

Electrical Engineering

Guanrui Li

Electrical Engineering THE DANTE YOULA AWARD FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Given in honor of Professor Dante Youla of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, this award will be given to the graduate student who has made the most significant research contribution among all ECE graduate students in the past year.

Xingyuan Zhou

Electrical Engineering

Tao Li

Electrical Engineering

Jianqiao Mo

Electrical Engineering

DAVID C. AND CECILIA M. CHANG EDUCATION AWARD FOR GRADUATE TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Established and funded by the former President of Polytechnic University David C. Chang and his wife, Cecilia M. Chang, this award is given to one or more Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in assisting undergraduate or graduate classes in the past year (spring and fall semesters of the previous year).

Pratyaksh Rao

Electrical Engineering DAVID GOODMAN LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Given in honor of ECE Professor David Goodman, this award will be given to the graduate student who has made the most significant research contribution among all ECE graduate students in the past year.

Dipankar Shakya

Electrical Engineering

Fabrizio Carpi

Electrical Engineering LI PUBLICATION AWARD The Dr. Li Annual ECE Publication Award will be awarded to PhD students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering who publish their PhD research in the top publication venues in their field.

AbduLLahi Bamigbade

Xupeng Chen

Electrical Engineering

Ufuk Usubutun

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering

Akhileswar Chowdary Gaddam Mingjun Ying

Electrical Engineering THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL AWARD FOR BEST MS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING The Myron M. Rosenthal Award for Best MS Academic Achievement in Electrical and Computer Engineering will be chosen among all ECE MS students, based on the course work and MS thesis or project.

Yunfei Ge

Yihui Zhu

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Pradhyumn Bhale

Computer Engineering

Chenqian Le

Computer Engineering

Ruibin Chen

Computer Engineering

Yudi Yang

Computer Engineering THE THEODOR TAMIR AWARD FOR THE BEST MS RESEARCH IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Established and funded by Professor Emeritus Theodor Tamir of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, this award will be given to an MS student for the most outstanding MS thesis in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

Pratyaksh Rao

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Karthik Garimella

Electrical Engineering

Jyotish Robin

Electrical Engineering

Md. Affan Javed Zhun Yin

Electrical Engineering

Alireza Sarmadi

Electrical Engineering

Hao Fu

Electrical Engineering

UNDERGRADUATE MARGARET GOLDSTONE MEMORIAL FUND AWARD Given by the late Professor Leonard O. Goldstone, in memory of his wife, to the graduating senior receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering with the highest academic standing.

THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL AWARD FOR BEST BS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Established by the late Professor Myron M. Rosenthal and awarded to electrical engineering juniors with the highest academic standing.

Antonia Ang

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Yufei Zhen

Electrical and Computer Engineering WILLIAM J. STOLZE AWARD Established in 1985 by William J. Stolze (Class of 1945) and awarded annually to the Electrical Engineering sophomore with the highest academic standing.

Zhibin (Ben) Feng

Electrical Engineering THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL MERIT AWARD The Myron M. Rosenthal Merit Award for Best BS Academic Achievement in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering is awarded to students with an outstanding grade point average and achievement in coursework, research, and additional departmental activities.

Rosie Wang

Computer Engineering

Yaseen Elsebaie

Computer Engineering

Melanie Andrade

Computer Engineering

Aditi Sharma

Computer Engineering

Saleema Mohamed

Computer Engineering

Jorge David Rodriguez Electrical Engineering

DAVID C. AND CECILIA M. CHANG STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD The David C. and Cecilia M. Chang Student Leadership Award supports NYU Tandon ECE students in attending regional or national conferences, meetings, competitions, or other events, to develop their potential to become leaders in society, industry, and academia. The award is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the ECE Department. The award is made possible through a donation by David and Cecilia Chang.

Joe Prakash

Computer Engineering

Joshua Wood

Electrical Engineering

Isaiah Blemur

Computer Engineering

Neha Das

Electrical Engineering

Michael Lippe

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING GRADUATE FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Given annually to the MS FE student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements.

Aditya Daftari

Finance and Risk Engineering

Zheqi Chen

Finance and Risk Engineering

Jifan He

Finance and Risk Engineering

Layla Li

Finance and Risk Engineering

Shiyi Liu

Finance and Risk Engineering

Raghav Sharma

Finance and Risk Engineering

Haiting Sun

MATHEMATICS

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

IRAJ KALKHORAN MEMORIAL AWARD BEST GRADUATING SENIOR IN AEROSPACE MINOR Awarded to the graduating senior in Mechanical Engineering with the highest grades in the Aerospace minor.

WILLIAM R. ALLEN AWARD Established in 1985 by gifts from friends and given to the graduating student majoring in Mathematics who has outstanding achievement in Mathematics and Statistics.

Darren Yen

Mathematical Sciences INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

Thiviya Kumaran

Mathematical Sciences

UNDERGRADUATE GEORGE BACHMAN AWARD Former students and colleagues fund this endowed award in honor of Professor George Bachman’s retirement in 1994. The award is presented to an outstanding undergraduate majoring in Mathematics.

Andrew Sosunov

Aerospace Engineering

TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY GRADUATE BEST MS THESIS IN INTEGRATED DESIGN & MEDIA Given by the Integrated Design & Media (IDM) program to an IDM student who has the best MS thesis in Integrated Design & Media of the academic year.

Gabriela Szpilman

Integrated Design and Media

Finance and Risk Engineering

Heming Huang Mathematics

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE FRE COMMUNITY AWARD Given annually to the MS FE student who has demonstrated Superior Leadership and Service.

Runjia (Orion) Yang

Aneesah Saeed

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

UNDERGRADUATE

Finance and Risk Engineering

Yusen Wang

Finance and Risk Engineering

Yiqi Yue

Nathan Tormaschy

Finance and Risk Engineering

Debapriya Biswas

Finance and Risk Engineering

Aditya Daftari

Finance and Risk Engineering

GENERAL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE

Mathematics

Herbert Ortiz

Mathematics and Physics

MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

GRADUATE

Nisha Ramanna

Shuhao Zhang

Computer Science

BEST MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MS THESIS Awarded annually to the Mechanical Engineering student who has completed the best MS thesis in Mechanical Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering DR. MORRIS YOUNG OUTSTANDING PROJECT DESIGN AWARD Established in 2000 by Morris S. Young PhD (Class of 1975) and given for outstanding project design in Mechatronics and Robotics MS.

Integrated Design and Media

FRANCIS DAVID MULCAHY AWARD IN TECHNOLOGY ETHICS AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES Given by the Department of Technology, Culture and Society to a student for excellence in scholarship or service in Science and Technology Studies or Technology Ethics.

Ian Felzer

Science and Technology Studies

Amisha Gopee

Science and Technology Studies SUSTAINABLE URBAN ENVIRONMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Given by the Sustainable Urban Environment (SUE) program to an SUE student for overall achievement in courses in the major, and for service to the program

Kade Van Meeteren

Sustainable Urban Environments

Maggie Huang

Sustainable Urban Environments

Ricardo Sheler

Sustainable Urban Environments

Taylor Baker

Sustainable Urban Environments

Kishan Raghunath

Mechatronics and Robotics

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BERNARD AND FLORENCE RECHTSCHAFFEN HUMANITIES AWARD Given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the humanities, as well as in science, computer science, engineering, or math.

students who have distinguished themselves in the TechSHRM chapter at Tandon.

Mohil Kantesaria

Priya Kundu

Keyi Wang

Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang

Howard Hong

Anna Zheng

Yun-Chi Chen

Computer Science Computer Science

TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY DEPARTMENT WRITING AWARDS Established in 1927 by a group of alumni, faculty, and students, this award honors outstanding writing in the humanities.

Malikka Rajshahi Computer Science

Andrew Rondinelli Civil Engineering

Ge (James) Jin

Computer Science

Management of Technology

Nikitaa Kenkre

Management of Technology Management of Technology Management of Technology STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, M.S. MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional M.S. Management of Technology students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field.

This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.

Naresh Chandrahasan Senthilkumar

Tony Yang

Management of Technology

Nahian Nasir

Management of Technology

Mechanical Engineering Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Tianyi Wu

Chanel (Jianing) Zhu

Management of Technology THE EDDIE OLIVER ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD Given by De Angela L. Duff, her mom, aunt, and family friend to an IDM senior who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit in honor of their father/grandfather.

Kaia Baker

Integrated Design and Media BEST SENIOR PROJECT IN INTEGRATED DESIGN & MEDIA Given by the Integrated Design & Media (IDM) program to an IDM student who has the best senior project of the academic year.

Winsey Wu

Integrated Design and Media

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION

Soumya Lahiri

Management of Technology

Ankit Mourya

Management of Technology STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, M.S. MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY ONLINE The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional M.S. Management of Technology - Online students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field. This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.

Juliana Samson

Management of Technology

Kasper Burgerhout

Management of Technology

Brandon Foo

GRADUATE

Management of Technology

PROFESSOR GEORGE SCHILLINGER AWARD Established in 2001 by the late Richard L. Metrick (Class of 1962) and his wife, Cheryl Metrick, the Professor George Schillinger Award is presented annually to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Management who, by changing his or her academic or professional career path, has found professional and personal fulfillment in management.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, M.S. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional M.S. Industrial Engineering students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field. This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.

Ishika Vaish

Management of Technology SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AWARD Awarded by the New York City Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), to

Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering INTERNSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD An award given by the Department of Technology Management to students who have been recognized as outstanding professionals by the department faculty and/or industry partners.

Sonalika Dammannapeta Management of Technology

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, B.S. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT The Department of Technology Management’s faculty grants an esteemed award to exceptional B.S. Business and Technology Management students exemplifying outstanding academic performance and a profound commitment to the field. This honor celebrates those whose dedication and efforts inspire others with remarkable academic achievements.

Hung Truong

Business and Technology Management

Natalie Bruns

Business and Technology Management

Tegveer Gill

Business and Technology Management

Haiqi Zeng

Business and Technology Management

Xicheng Liu

Business and Technology Management

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD Established in 2021 by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this award is presented to a student or students in each academic department who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

Sadia Nowshin

Business and Technology Management WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEADERSHIP AWARD An award given by the Department of Technology Management and Innovation to students who demonstrate leadership and exceptional stewardship of the Woman in Business and Entrepreneurship student organization.

Shrudhii Kundu

Business and Technology Management

Molly Anna Fitzsimons

Business and Technology Management

Tejas Veeranna Savadi Industrial Engineering

Purva Sagara

Industrial Engineering

Akanksha Shah

Industrial Engineering

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POLYTECHNIC TUTORING CENTER UNDERGRADUATE JOHN J. DROPKIN TUTOR-OF-THE-YEAR Established in 2007 and given in memory of John J. Dropkin, who chaired the Physics Department from 1958 until 1966, then served the students by establishing mathematics and science tutoring services. This award recognizes peer tutors who continue this tradition by helping their fellow students at the Polytechnic Tutoring Center.

Andrew Sosunov

Mechanical Engineering

TRIO SCHOLARS PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE TANDON COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD This award is given to one or more graduating students for outstanding scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities.

These students exemplify leadership, innovation, and talent, and provide support in the mission to enhance student life at the School of Engineering.

Krystine Ferreira

Biomolecular Science HELEN WARREN LEADERSHIP AWARD Established in 1985 by Helen Warren and awarded annually to the senior female engineering student with outstanding academic achievement and leadership. This woman has shown academic excellence as well as extensive involvement and service within the School of Engineering community.

Joy Sure

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering RAYTHEON TRIO SCHOLARS AWARD Established by the Raytheon Company to recognize graduating participants of the TRIO Scholars Program who have demonstrated academic progress and a commitment to personal growth while attending NYU Tandon School of Engineering

KINSELLA HUMANITARIAN AWARD Given by friends and family in memory of Frank V. Kinsella, Class of 1957, to a student who has shown dedicated service in various societal issues and who has made an impact in the various communities they serve.

Kelvin DeLaRosa

Lamia Tahsin

Computer Engineering TRIO SCHOLARS GOLDEN APPLE AWARD Established by a former Brooklyn tutor of the TRIO Scholars Program in recognition of TRIO tutors who are committed to helping others realize their potential and achieve their goals.

Brianna Williams

Biomolecular Science

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD The Myron M. Rosenthal Student Council Award is given annually to a graduating senior for outstanding leadership, involvement, and contributions to co-curricular activities through their service within Student Council.

Nishma Shakya TRIO SCHOLARS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Established by the TRIO Scholars Program in recognition of TRIO Scholars who have made a commitment to reaching their highest degree of excellence while attending the Tandon School of Engineering.

Dahlia Bolt

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Computer Science DEAN’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP This award is given to the highest-ranking member of the graduating class and also recognizes and identifies the graduating class Valedictorian.

Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang

STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES GRADUATE TANDON COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD This award is given to one or more graduating students for outstanding scholarship and participation in extracurricular activities. These students exemplify leadership, innovation, and talent, and provide support in the mission to enhance student life at the School of Engineering.

Spriha Jha

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE GLASS SCHOLARS: THE CRYSTALLINE PRESENTATION AWARD This award is bestowed upon the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and who has submitted the best presentation. This award recognizes the student who has delivered the most outstanding presentation among their peers in the GLASS Program. This award honors a student’s ability to convey complex ideas clearly and engagingly, showcasing exceptional communication skills,

effective use of visual aids, and the capacity to engage and inform an audience. The recipient of this award has demonstrated excellence in presentation skills, including organization, clarity, visual impact, and overall delivery. This award celebrates the importance of effective communication in the STEM fields, recognizing that the ability to present ideas compellingly is crucial for innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

Joy Sure

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering GLASS SCHOLARS: THE GLOBETREKKER AWARD This award is bestowed upon the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and has shown an unrivaled commitment to global education. This includes participation in study abroad programs, engaging in international internships, fellowships, or research, taking internationally focused classes, and engaging in global related activities.

The recipient of the Globetrekker Award is someone who has demonstrated remarkable international awareness, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability.

Vu Nam Phan

Mechanical Engineering GLASS SCHOLARS: THE SCHOLASTIC TITAN AWARD This award is given to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and has achieved outstanding academic accomplishments. The recipient has successfully completed a rigorous thesis paper, has excelled in senior design or VIP projects, and has made meaningful contributions to student teams. This award recognizes a student who is not only academically gifted but also demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, and dedication to their field of study, going above and beyond academically, showcasing intellectual curiosity and a commitment to scholarly pursuits in various activities.

Dorothy Zhang

Computer Science GLASS SCHOLARS: THE PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS AWARD This award is given to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and who has demonstrated remarkable commitment to their professional development efforts. This includes securing internships, conducting important research, and actively participating in conferences. The recipient of this award is someone who has taken the initiative to advance their professional skills and knowledge, showing a deep passion for their field and an eagerness to contribute to its growth and evolution.

Gayatri Tyagi

Mechanical Engineering GLASS SCHOLARS: THE SPIRITED SAMARITAN AWARD This award is dedicated to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and has displayed an extraordinary commitment to community service. This includes engaging in service

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learning, participating in alternative break trips, and offering their time and skills for various other service projects and volunteer opportunities. The recipient of this award is a student who embodies altruism, compassion, and the willingness to foster positive change in their community.

Chantelle Kariuki

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering GLASS SCHOLARS: THE LUMINARY LEADER AWARD This award is presented to the graduating senior who has fulfilled all of the requirements of the GLASS Program in full and who has also distinguished themselves as an exemplary leader during their time in the program. Through team projects, mentorship roles, or holding student club board positions, this student has demonstrated effective leadership skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. The recipient of this award is a role model for future leaders in STEM.

Joanna Ibrahim

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering GLASS SCHOLARS: THE GLASS EXCELLENCE AWARD This award is bestowed upon the graduating senior who exemplifies exceptional achievement and embodiment of the core values and objectives of the Global Leaders and Scholars in STEM (GLASS) program. This award recognizes the student who has not only excelled academically but has also demonstrated outstanding leadership, global competency, commitment to service, and dedication to professional development throughout their undergraduate career. The recipient of this award has left a lasting impact and legacy as a distinguished member of the GLASS Honors Program. It signifies their potential to continue making significant contributions to innovation, technology, research, and entrepreneurship on a global scale.

Elena Hume

Mechanical Engineering

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