Illinois Tech Global

Training at Moderna

Fatima Rizwan was selected for the six-month Moderna Research Co-op program.

Fatima Rizwan (M.S. CHE ’21, Ph.D. CHE Candidate)

Making Lives Easier

Fulbright scholar Narmeen Aamir has a passion for microgrids and uplifting her fellow peers.

Narmeen Aamir (M.A.S. CPE 2nd Year)

Taking Charge of a Better Future

Vignyatha Tatagari received the 2021 Fear Fellowship for her research in improving the design of lithium-metal batteries.

Vignyatha Tatagari (M.S. MSE '21, Ph.D. MSE Candidate)

The Duality of Engineering and Entrepreneurship

Rodrigo Martorell Cascón knew how things worked. But he wanted to learn how to apply that knowledge in a business setting.

Rodrigo Martorell Cascón (M.A.S. TENR ’22)

Identifying Alzheimer's Disease Using MRI

Teni Akinwale explores the world of research through Armour R&D.

Teni Akinwale (BME 4th Year)

Making Lives Easier

Fulbright scholar Narmeen Aamir has a passion for microgrids and uplifting her fellow peers.

Narmeen Aamir (M.A.S. CPE 2nd Year)

Listed Derivatives Delivery Analyst, Societe Generale

Courses infused with technology and programming, plus a variety of hands-on experiences to apply her learning, gave Rucha Dhopeshwar an edge in launching her career in finance.

Rucha Dhopeshwar (M.S. FIN ’23)

President, Miven Venture Partners

Using their garage as a makeshift workshop, Victor Tsao and his wife created Linksys, which they turned into a global wireless computer network leader. 

Victor Tsao (M.S. C.S. ’81)

Founder and CEO, BIOTOPE

Kunitake Saso recognized the limitations that came with a linear way of thinking in his career as a brand marketer and began studying design methods, later writing a book about what he learned and creating his own strategic design consultancy.

Kunitake Saso (M.D.M. ’13)

Head Scientist, Amazon Alexa (Artificial Intelligence)

Illinois Tech inspired Rohit Prasad to follow his passions. Advice he received from a graduate school adviser allowed him to thrive and make lasting contributions to the future of AI.

Rohit Prasad (M.S. Electrical Engineering ’99)

Director of Food Safety

After seeing the effects of global bacteria outbreaks as a college student, Harry Hou dedicated his career to making food safe enough for his kids to eat.

Harry Hou M.S. FST ’08

Founder, Taboo LLC

Sherizaan Minwalla started working in Iraq by helping to defend survivors of abuse who faced uphill legal battles after allegedly being sexually assaulted or trafficked. Since then she’s taken her work across the Middle East—and beyond.

Sherizaan Minwalla (LAW ’02)

President, Miven Venture Partners

Using their garage as a makeshift workshop, Victor Tsao and his wife created Linksys, which they turned into a global wireless computer network leader. 

Victor Tsao (M.S. C.S. ’81)