Professional Programs Celebratory Gala

This year, 57 students in the MEL programs and 10 students in the MHLP program completed their degrees and celebrated their milestone with a memorable gala. From this January on, our students are ready for the job market. Read some of our alumni stories to get impressions of our technically-exceptional and business-ready professionals.
Our MEL and MHLP professionals at a glance:
MEL in Advanced Materials Manufacturing
The MEL in Advanced Materials Manufacturing program is designed for engineers who want to advance their careers in the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Participants study advanced engineering technology, compare multi-materials engineering processes and analyze the structure-property-process relationships inside materials manufacturing systems. Our students are instrumental to the research, development, testing and optimization of next-generation manufacturing solutions. Congratulations to:
Kuo Kang (Michael) Fu |
Yoonshik Jeffrey Nam |
Koen Janssens |
Sohreet Rehal |
Dominic Mak |
Wei-Chieh (Aaron) Wang |
Calvina Martin |

MEL in Clean Energy Engineering
The MEL in Clean Energy Engineering program is designed for engineers and environmental science graduates who want to advance their careers in the in-demand field of clean energy. Our students are equipped with a technical and leadership skill set and ready to identify viable energy solutions to minimize environmental impacts. Congratulations to the sustainable visionaries:
Syed Ali Abbas |
Joao Airton Monteiro Neto |
Muhannad Abi Haidar |
Thi Nguyen |
Miguel Arias Herrera |
Alejandro Ruiz |
Swathi Bhat |
Razwan Saeed |
Claire Cameron |
Minoo Shariat-Zadeh |
Naoufal Dahbi |
Kerry Shaw |
Bruce Duong |
Manish Soni |
Marysol Escamilla |
Steve Vogel |
Justin Hannon |
Ryan Voon |
Jennifer Johnson |
Dong Wan |
Ricardo Limon |
Borui Yang |
Shelley Metcalfe |
Arash Zaree |
Colin Mingus |

MEL in Dependable Software Systems
The MEL in Dependable Software Systems program is designed for software engineers who want to explore the principles and techniques for maintaining the integrity and reliability of software systems in diverse application areas. This program equipped our students with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and techniques for developing dependable systems, including software testing and verification, error-resilient computing, computer security, software processes and project management. Congratulations to the software professionals:
Navdeep Chattha | Christian Penarrieta |
Krupa Harthi | Nicholas Adi Wibowo |

MEL inĀ Green Bio-Products
The MEL in Green Bio-Products program is designed to develop highly qualified personnel with the specialized knowledge and practical experience to assume challenging roles in the rapidly evolving lignocellulosic biomass products sector. Our Green Bio-Products students have a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the chemistry and anatomy of the tree and its role as one of the most prolific forms of biomass. In combination with their business management skills, they are valued leaders and specialists in the biomass sector. Congratulations to our students:
Subramanian Aiyer | Ralohn Hunt |
Osama Eltabaa |

MEL in Integrated Water Management
The MEL in Integrated Water Management has been created to meet industry’s growing need for professionals capable of developing and leading advanced and sustainable water management initiatives. Our students of this cutting-edge degree are able to apply the complex toolset of technical and leadership knowledge involved with water use, treatment, research and protection. Congratulations to our water experts:
Amir Assadizadeh | Hadi Husaini |
Sjoekie Barber | Shahram Yarmand |

MEL in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
The MEL in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering program is designed for engineers who want to accelerate their career by leading and supervising teams and managing complex technical projects. The program combines the engineering and physics of ship design with broad business and leadership training. Our students are uniquely equipped with the comprehensive cutting-edge knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly growing marine sector. Congratulations to:
Rohan Madethatt | Connor Maloney |

MEL in Urban Systems
The MEL in Urban Systems is designed to prepare students to assume the professional responsibilities of managing all facets of urban infrastructure systems. The program integrates engineering, urban planning, management and leadership and a strong focus is directed at the planning of community and infrastructure system life cycles. Our students are able to understand and manage the challenges associated with large urban infrastructure systems. Congratulations to the urban systems professionals:
Mohamad Al Balmouni | Kevin Chen |
Abdulmajeed Alhazmi | Seyed Meysam Jazayeri Tehrani |
Joan Brink | Suma Jose |
Kimberly Bueckert | Pouyan Keshtkaran |
Syed Athar Bukhari | Zeshan Nurani |
Licelotte Carvajal Jimenez | Allen Sebastian |

MHLP in Seniors Care
The MHLP in Seniors Care program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals able to lead, design and deliver comprehensive care and services for seniors. The program maintains a strong focus on organizational models of practice that promote ethical, equitable and socially sustainable policies and practices in seniors care. Our students are prepared to improve patient outcomes and foster the well-being of seniors, in both community and institutional contexts. Congratulations to the 2017 cohort:
Joanne Brown | Ian Li |
Sarah Chui | Ana M. E. Sbardelotto |
Chinelo Eze | Mary Elizabeth Matthews |
Naiyu Fang | Marina Sanz Vara |
Danielle Just | Jade Sol |

Featured Faculty and Staff

DR. TAMARA ETMANNSKI
"Being part of a larger cohort is an excellent opportunity for students to build their professional network with people from different backgrounds and industries. "