Khoury Research Showcase Spring 2025

On Friday, April 24th, Northeastern University – Silicon Valley proudly hosted the Spring 2025 Khoury College of Computer Science Research Showcase. The event was a vibrant hub of ingenuity, featuring an impressive 72 teams of our talented graduate students who presented the culmination of their research and project work from the past year.

Held in a dynamic “gallery-style” format, the showcase allowed attendees to immerse themselves in a diverse array of research posters spanning a wide spectrum of computer science. Students passionately shared their work through engaging explanations, live demonstrations, and functional walkthroughs, offering a direct window into their innovative processes.

Attendees, including faculty, fellow students, and invited guests, had the invaluable opportunity to engage directly with our researchers, explore cutting-edge projects, and celebrate the academic excellence fostered at Khoury College.

The success of this showcase and the rigorous evaluation of the projects would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of our esteemed judges. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these individuals who volunteered their time to provide invaluable feedback and select the standout presentations.

A Spotlight on Student Innovation

The heart of the showcase was the incredible range of projects developed by our students. From novel applications of AI in game-based learning to new models for complex systems, the research on display was a testament to the creativity and technical skill nurtured at Khoury College.

While every one of the 72 projects was remarkable, here are a few posters that stood out at the event:

To see the full breadth of our students’ work, you can browse the complete collection of research posters from the project gallery.

A Glimpse into the Future: Keynote by Dr. Simone Bianco

Before the winners were announced, students and guests were treated to an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Simone Bianco, Vice President of Computation at Altos Labs. As a TED speaker and a former manager at IBM Research with multiple patents in synthetic biology, Dr. Bianco stands at the forefront of the intersection between biology and artificial intelligence.

He introduced the audience to the ambitious mission of Altos Labs: a biotechnology company dedicated to unraveling the deep biology of cell rejuvenation to reverse disease. Dr. Bianco captivated the room with a look into the world of cellular reprogramming—a truly cutting-edge field where scientists aim to fundamentally change cells to restore their health and resilience. His talk provided a fascinating glimpse into a future where technology could transform human health, leaving our students with powerful new ideas to consider as they continue their own research journeys.

Meet our Judges

Our panel included both dedicated members from our own student community and distinguished external professionals:

Thank you all for your commitment to fostering research excellence!

The Showcase Winners

The competition was fierce, and the quality of work presented was truly outstanding. After careful deliberation by our judges, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Spring 2025 Khoury College Research Showcase:

🥇 1st Place:

• Team 14 – Enhancing 2.5D U-Net for MRI Segmentation with Cross-Slice Attention and Attention Gates (Faculty: Jeongkyu)
  • Byunghyun Ko

🥈 2nd Place (Tie):

• Team 54 – Evaluating the Role of Artificial Intelligence on Cyber Security Solutions (Faculty: Tehmina)
  • Himalaya Dua
• Team 87 – NL-to-SQL Translation AI Chatbot (Faculty: Shiva)
  • Zhiqian Zhang, Xuecheng Zhang, Zhengrong Zhang, Twinkal Koradiya

🥉 3rd Place (Multiple Tie):

• Team 41 – Implementation of Volleyball Player Evaluation System (Faculty: Lama)
  • Shiqiu Chen, Henny Guiesso, Bohan Li
• Team 44 – TravelValue+: Optimized Itinerary Planning for Time and Budget (Faculty: Lama)
  • Bo Pang, Mohan Qi, Zelong Tan
• Team 55 – Modeling Traffic Flow on Sloped Road Using A Particle-Based Model (Faculty: Nadim)
  • Stella Zhang
• Team 57 – Style AI – Controlled Stable Diffusion (Faculty: Ilmi)
  • Dharun Suryaa Nagarajan
• Team 64 – Applying tiling theory to extend art made from Gen AI (Faculty: Crane)
  • Taiwei Cui, Abhijeet Chowdhury

🌟 Discovery Award:

• Team 26 – A Java program that uses the OpenAI API to suggest revisions for an input resume (Faculty: Mark)
  • Aiqiu Zhang
• Team 50 – Improving Medication Adherence: A User-Friendly Medication Reminder App for Long-Term Medication Users (Advisor: Kimberly, COE & CPS)
  • Yi Zhang, Nishtha Jatinbhai Patel, Saahithi Mallarapu, Aisha

Congratulations to all our winners and to every student who participated for their hard work and innovative contributions!

As Seen on LinkedIn: Our Students Share Their Experience

One of the most rewarding outcomes of the Research Showcase is seeing our students proudly share their work and experiences with their professional networks. We are thrilled to amplify their voices and share a glimpse of what our talented participants have been posting on LinkedIn.

Visual Recap

We invite you to view a selection of moments captured during the event:

A big thank you once again to all the brilliant students who shared their work, our dedicated faculty for their guidance, the insightful judges, and all our guests who attended and made the Spring 2025 Khoury College Research Showcase a resounding success! Your enthusiasm and engagement are what make our academic community thrive.

We look forward to seeing even more groundbreaking research in the future!