Sameer Sonkusale Named Jon A. Levy Professor
Sonkusale’s commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary research has led to patents, startups, novel monitoring devices, and more, expanding the impact of his work far beyond the lab.
Engineers
Characterizing Extreme Wildfire Statistics to Improve Risk Assessment and Resilience
Louis Berger Chair and Professor Farshid Vahedifard and Ph.D. student Amirali Asadian led a study showing that extreme wildfire statistics require distinct modeling approaches that can more accurately estimate wildfire size and probability of occurrence.
Matt Panzer Named E Ink Professor of Engineering
The professorship was established in 2026 to support the teaching, research, service, and other activities of a full professor.
Former Tufts Runner Breaks Speed Record on Everest
Epic climb on the world’s highest mountain ‘broke my heart … before it finally came together,’ he says
Tufts Alumnus Sets Mount Everest Climb Record
SOE alumnus Tyler Andrews, E13, set a record time on the climb of the world's highest mountain, as covered by the Boston Globe. (paywall link)
Integrating Science and Community Needs to Better Plan for Floods
Professor Shafiqul Islam and his team analyzed the hydrology and social narratives surrounding a flood in Bangladesh to help inform effective solutions to flooding and other environmental disasters.
Engineering Students Inducted into Honos Civicus Society
The Honos Civicus Society selects and publicly recognizes graduating students who engaged in meaningful service and leadership activities on campus and beyond during their time at Tufts.
AraOluwa Adaramola Joins Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
The School of Engineering welcomes Assistant Teaching Professor AraOluwa Adaramola.
Honoring Exceptional Undergraduate Theses
SOE announced the winners of the 2026 Honors Thesis Prize, an award that recognizes outstanding undergraduate theses.