NYU Tandon 2023 - Commencement & Achievement Awards

COMMENCEMENT & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY

NYU TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

2023 COMMENCEMENT & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

ROSEMARY E. AMPUERO

Associate Dean of Student Life & Services Chief Inclusivity Officer

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

CUSP

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Finance and Risk Engineering

General Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Technology, Culture and Society

Technology Management and Innovation

Poly Tutoring Center

TRIO Scholar Program

Student Life & Services

STUDENT REMARKS

STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENTS

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

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.

Håvard Mølnås

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE

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.

Yingxin Xiao Biomolecular Science

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD

Given to an outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering.

David Deslandes

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

CBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Given to an outstanding senior in Chemical Engineering

Rafaella Saa Rodriguez

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

HERMAN F. MARK MEMORIAL AWARD

Awarded to the graduating Biomolecular Science major with the highest GPA.

Abhi Deverakonda 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.

Kaz Burns Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Tandon & Chemistry

JULIAN R. REASENBERG MEMORIAL PRIZE

Jullian 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.

Victoria Hempstead Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Isha Krishna Biomolecular Science

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.

Anjolaoluwa Ajai 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.

Kyle Herman Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

OMEGA CHI EPSILON AWARD

Given to a Chemical Engineering student for excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.

Palak Jauhari 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.

Kaitlin So 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 firstyear student chemist.

Malinda Qian Biomolecular Science

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

Samantha Hwang Biomolecular Science

Nawal Panjwani

Biomolecular Science

Lina Seojin Park Biomolecular Science

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.

Nat Ku Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

SIMEON GANG AWARD

Presented to a graduating senior doing outstanding research in use of engineering technology in living systems.

Ted Keunsil Kang Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Frances Lee Biomolecular Science

CIVIL AND URBAN ENGINEERING GRADUATE

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.

Jay Chetan Trivedi Construction Management

CIVIL AND URBAN ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE

BERTHA PAGENSTECHER MEMORIAL AWARD

Given to graduating senior female students in recognition of outstanding academic performance in the field of Civil Engineering.

Michelle Ren Civil Engineering

PRIZES & AWARDS (continued)

CHARLES J. BERKEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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.

Shenoah Williams

Civil Engineering

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.

Meg Fernandez

Civil Engineering

Elliot Molina

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 highest-ranking member of the graduating class.

Anton Miguel Santos Cano

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - COL. B. EDWARD LAVENDER SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Hannah Becker

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS -

EDWARD J. QUIRIN SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Mohammed Hoque

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - EUGENE FASULLO AND MAXINE HYRKAS SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Stephen Manaridis

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - EUGENE FASULLO AND MAXINE HYRKAS SCHOLARSHIP II

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.

Jie Jin

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - FLETCHER H. “BUD” GRIFFIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Nicholas Hudanich

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERSJOE MARKLE ADINNER MEMORIAL

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.

Michelle Ren

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERSJOHN J. KASSNER SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Quinn Gangadharan

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - MORRIS AND SADIE WEISSTUCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Janice Su

Civil Engineering

CSOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Saimul Hossain

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - NEW YORK BUILDING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Cheyenne Goddard

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Levi Khaimov

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - R.M. MONTI SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Richard Liu

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - REAR ADMIRAL ALEXANDER C. HUSBAND SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Joseph Isakov

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - SEYMOUR S. GREENFIELD, PE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Sebrina Ferid

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - SUSAN MISZKOWICZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Natalie Bunce

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - SVERDRUP CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Adiba Mizai

Civil Engineering

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS - TURNER CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Shenoah Williams Civil Engineering

THE MOLES STUDENT AWARD

Given by the Moles Charitable Fund to academically qualified and deserving students in the engineering fields who have demonstrated interest in the Heavy Construction Industry.

Maya Yasmin Edward Civil Engineering

Jesse Lin Civil Engineering

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.

Richard Liu Civil Engineering

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.

Natalie Bunce Civil Engineering

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE

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.

Budmonde Duinkharjav 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.

Antonio Mallia Computer Science

Peter Xenopoulos Computer Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE

CSE JUNIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.

Owen Alicandro

Math & Computer Science

Calvin Chen

Math & Computer Science

CSE LEADERSHIP AWARD

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

Andre Bryan Hu Computer Science

Fengkai Qiu

Computer Science

Triet Vo Computer Science

CSE SENIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.

Mohammed Uddin Computer Science

Zijun Wang Math & Computer Science

CSE SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Established by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for academic performance.

Ruitian Ding

Computer Science

Thomas Nisterenko Computer Science

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.

Runjia Yang

Math & Computer Science

PRIZES & AWARDS (continued)

PEARL BROWNSTEIN SENIOR AWARD

Established in 1987 and given in loving memory of her grandson, Lawrence, to the graduating senior with the highest gradepoint average in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Joshua Lee

Math & Computer Science

Chengyang Song

Computer Science

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.

Shinkyum (Kevin) Rho

Computer Science

Zihan (Dorothy) Zhang

CUSP GRADUATE

COMMUNITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award recognizes graduating students committed to community building within CUSP and demonstrated extraordinary leadership initiative.

Anna Kramer

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Yang Liu

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Vickram Peter

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Ananya Rajesh

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Analaura Tostado

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Punit Vats

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

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.

Elizabeth Johnson

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

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.

Danielle Bayer

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Matthew Coughlin

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

William Maney

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Rahnuma Tarannum

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

PROMISING RESEARCHER AWARD

This award recognizes graduating students with impressive scholarly contributions and who have demonstrated a promising future in research and academia.

Hongzi Chen

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Seung Hwa Lee

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Jiashun Lian

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Vickram Peter

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Akshay Shetty

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Junru Song

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

SCHOLASTIC AWARD

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

Danielle Bayer

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Matthew Coughlin

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Jingjing Ge

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Yichen Guo

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Ajayrangan Kasturirangan

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Anna Kramer

Applied Urban Science & Informaticsc

Akshay Shetty

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

Zhiwen Zhao

Applied Urban Science & Informatics

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.

Linan Huang

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).

Shashank Chaturvedi

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.

Qin Hu

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 venues in their field.

Minsu (Daniel) Cho

Electrical Engineering

Leilei Cui

Electrical Engineering

David A. Giglio

Electrical Engineering

Zhujun Huang

Electrical Engineering

Shihao Ju

Electrical Engineering

Ojas Kanhere

Electrical Engineering

Abbas Khalili Olam

Electrical Engineering

Peter Han Sol Paik

Electrical Engineering

Bo Pang

Electrical Engineering

Hitesh Poddar

Electrical Engineering

Alessandro Saviolo

Electrical Engineering

Dipankar Shakya

Electrical Engineering

Virinchi Roy Surabhi

Electrical Engineering

Tongyu Zong

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.

Jeffrey Mao

Electrical Engineering

Rory O’Keeffe

Electrical Engineering

Mustafa F. Ozkoc

Electrical Engineering

Yunian Pan

Electrical Engineering

Minghao Ye

Electrical Engineering

THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL AWARD FOR BEST MASTER’S 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.

Zichuan Fang

Electrical Engineering

Zihan Lin

Computer Engineering

Md Raz

Electrical Engineering

Naman Sharma Computer Engineering

THE THEODOR TAMIR AWARD FOR THE BEST MASTER’S 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.

Zhun Yin

Electrical 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 have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

Qin Hu

Electrical Engineering

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER 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.

Ariel C Hsieh

Electrical and Computer Engineering

THE MYRON M. ROSENTHAL AWARD FOR BEST BACHRLOR’S 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.

Neha Das

Electrical Engineering

Michael Lippe

Electrical and Computer 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.

Oluwatobi Oluwatikemi Adeyefa

Electrical Engineering

Krzysztof Chciuk

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Xinyuan Guo

Electrical Engineering

Sandra Ho

Computer Engineering

Jung Ho Justin Hwang

Electrical Engineering

David Morrin

Electrical Engineering

Xinchen Allison Yang

Computer Engineering

Jihan Zhang

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.

Ethan Shieh

Computer Engineering

PRIZES & AWARDS (continued)

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.

Nana Ama Asamoah-Adjei

Electrical and Computer Engineering

FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING GRADUATE

FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Given annually to the Master’s student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements.

Siyang Huang

Finance Engineering

Mengqi Li

Finance Engineering

Xiangyu Li

Finance Engineering

Baohui Peng

Finance Engineering

Wu-Yen Sun

Finance Engineering

Chenwei Wu

Finance Engineering

Qinkai Yang

Finance Engineering

Yuanbo Zhang

Finance Engineering

FINANCE AND RISK ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE FRE COMMUNITY AWARD

Given annually to the Master’s student who has demonstrated superior leadership and service to the FRE community.

Laksh Kataria

Computer Science

Kunjan Mehta

Finance Engineering

Tejashri Prabhu Finance Engineering

Utkarsh Vardhan Finance Engineering

MATHEMATICS GRADUATE

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.

Meliha Hodzic Mathematics

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.

Jiacheng He Mathematics

MATHEMATICS 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.

Joshua Lee Mathematics

Zijun Wang 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.

Sofia Poinelli Mathematics

MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING UNDERGRADAUTE

ASTM NOAH A. KAHN MEMORIAL AWARD

Established in 1963 by the Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing to honor the memory of Noah A. Kahn, who was an outstanding member of the committee and head metallurgist of the materials laboratory, New York Ship Yards.

Gabrielle Naquila

Mechanical 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 have demonstrated a commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE) at Tandon.

Ameya Palav

Mechanical Engineering

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.

Thomas Cuvillier

Mechanical Engineering

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE EXCELLENCE

AWARD JUNIOR WITH HIGHEST GPA

This award is given to the Mechanical Engineering junior with the highest GPA.

Courtney Chan

Mechanical Engineering

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE EXCELLENCE

AWARD SENIOR WITH HIGHEST GPA

This award is given to the Mechanical Engineering graduating senior with the highest GPA.

Alexander Miller

Mechanical Engineering

POLY 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.

Jorge Velasquez

Computer Science

STUDENT LIFE & 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.

Rithika Repakula

Integrated Design and Media

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.

Joshua Lee

Mathematics

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.

Kaitlin So

Chemical and Biomolecular 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.

Winnie Zheng

Computer Science

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.

Nakeya Adams Computer Science

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.

Nawal Panjwani Biomolecular Science

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION GRADUATE

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.

Vikram Sagi

Management of Technology

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

An award given by the Department of Technology Management’s faculty to the topperforming students who embody the true spirit of i2e.

José Miguel Cordero Molina Industrial Engineering

Yosra El Boulli Rguibi Industrial Engineering

Sachin Jayachandran Industrial Engineering

Haowei Li Industrial Engineering

Anthony Luu Industrial Engineering

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR MASTER’S, MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

An award given by the Department of Technology Management’s faculty to the top-performing students who embody the true spirit of i2e.

Camilo Bello Vallejo

Management of Technology

Harichandana Cherukuri

Management of Technology

Sofia De Gaetano

Management of Technology

Manas Abhay Johri

Management of Technology

Patel Shaishav Rameshchandra

Management of Technology

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR MASTER’S, MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY - ONLINE

An award given by the Department of Technology Management’s faculty to the top-performing students who embody the true spirit of i2e.

Brian Farkas

Management of Technology

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.

Madeleine Mai

Business and Technology Management

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 industry partners.

Shereen Moussa

Management of Technology

PRIZES & AWARDS (continued)

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AWARD

Awarded by the New York City Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), to students who have distinguished themselves in the TECH-SHRM chapter at Tandon.

Sansaptak De

Management of Technology

Dailin Ji

Management of Technology

Da Li

Management of Technology

Lujing Pang

Management of Technology

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION UNDERGRADAUTE

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.

Anika Sumush

Business and Technology Management

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

An award given by the Department of Technology Management’s faculty to the top-performing students who embody the true spirit of i2e.

Ulas Bozdag

Business and Technology Management

Michael Landa

Business and Technology Management

Tae YoungN Oh

Business and Technology Management

Noa Rosenfeld

Business and Technology Management

Aichu Yang

Business and Technology Management

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR MASTER’S, MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY - ONLINE

An award given by the Department of Technology Management’s faculty to the topperforming students who embody the true spirit of i2e.

Kimberly Gray

Management of Technology

TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY GRADUATE

BEST MASTER’S THESIS IN INTEGRATED DESIGN & MEDIA

Given by the Integrated Digital Media (IDM) program to an IDM student who has the best Master’s thesis in Integrated Digital Media of the academic year.

Michelle Hyunjie Yong

Integrated Design and Media (IDM)

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.

Stefanie Koseff

Integrated Design and Media (IDM)

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.

Kavitha Anjali Rao

Mechanical Engineering

Lisa Ye Computer Science

BEST SENIOR PROJECT IN INTEGRATED DESIGN & MEDIA

Given by the Integrated Design & Media (IDM) program to an IDM student who has the best Master’s thesis in Integrated Digital Media of the academic year.

Alexis Williams

Integrated Design & 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.

Hailey Lint

Science and Technology Studies

TECHNOLOGY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE

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

Luke Buttenwieser

Sustainable Urban Environments

Gabriela Gutierrez Cadavid

Sustainable Urban Environments

Rebecca Levy

Sustainable Urban Environments

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.

Sukhleen Bhogal

Computer Science

Michael Lippe

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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.

Roger Argueta

Integrated Design & Media

TRIO SCHOLARS PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE

RAYTHEON TRIO SCHOLARS AWARD

Established by the Raytheon Company to recognize a graduating participant of the TRIO Scholars Program who has demonstrated academic progress and a commitment to personal growth while attending the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

Sandra Ho

Computer Engineering

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 NYU Tandon School of Engineering..

Hailey Lint STS

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.

Anjolaoluwa Ajai

Biomolecular Science