Lunch & Leadership: Where AI Meets Opportunity
Join us on campus for an expert panel discussion, lunch, and networking.
You’ll hear from our artificial intelligence experts who have been working on the technology through multiple growth cycles. They’ll share what they see as the most exciting opportunities in the field right now, from the vantage point of deep technical expertise and long industry experience. They’ll also speak about the research opportunities that students have been taking part in, both in faculty labs and independently.
Following, that you’ll get key job market updates from our faculty member who leads engineering students through finding, landing, and completing their internships. She’ll share the market trends that have impacted students over the last few years, where she sees things going next, and the strategies that have worked for our students (both those with experience and those who are changing fields).
We’re excited to invite you to dig into the big questions of the moment with our faculty experts:
Sergey Aityan
Prof. Sergey Aityan holds a DSc in Mathematics and Physics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, PhD in Computer Science and PhD in Chemistry and Biophysics from Russian Academy of Sciences, and MBA from Lincoln University. Prof. Aityan conducts multidisciplinary research including artificial intelligence (AI), artificial neural networks, biomedical research and application of AI in medicine, mathematical modeling and optimization, and computer simulation. He has published over 170 papers, 7 books, and authored several patents. Prof. Aityan teaches general AI, neural networks, data science, and software engineering. Having extensive academic and industrial experience, he leads the development of advanced AI-powered industrial and scientific applications. His teaching philosophy emphasizes learning fundamentals, being on the cutting edge of modern science and technology, and delivering advanced solutions that serve people. He advises his students: “Be careful, AI is a double-edged sword. Whether it helps or harms depends entirely on how we wield it.” Prof. Aityan hosts Multidisciplinary Round Table (MRT) and leads Archimedes Research Club.
Ravi Kalluri
Ravi Kalluri, PhD, is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Project Management at Northeastern University. He has over 30 years of experience in project management and leadership at leading technology firms. He has held senior program management leadership roles at leading technology firms such as AT&T, Lucent, Motorola, Alcatel, Ericsson, Verisign, Citrix Systems, Cisco Systems, and Amazon. Dr. Kalluri has authored over 25 journal articles and professional conference papers in project management and Human-AI project team dynamics. He is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and holds the PMP, ACP, CSM and SPC (SAFE) certifications. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Management from the Old Dominion University, Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering from MIT, MBA in Operations and Strategy Management from Northwestern University (Kellogg), M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University, and B.E. with Honors in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India.
Erica Hatzievgenakis
Erica Hatzievgenakis joined the College of Engineering in 2023, as the Associate Co-op Coordinator and Co-op Faculty, where she teaches Career Management for Engineers and advises students throughout the co-op search and interview process. She specializes in delivering comprehensive content focused on professional communication, interview preparation, resume development, and networking. Her teaching approach is student-centered and highly interactive, fostering an inclusive environment that empowers students to achieve their career goals. Erica is dedicated to building strong partnerships with industry organizations to create meaningful, career-aligned opportunities for students. Throughout her career, she has held advising and leadership roles, managing teams and building extensive experience in data-driven training and hiring practices.
Abdolreza Masaddegh
Dr. Abdolreza Mosaddegh is an Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Software Engineering and Information Systems at Northeastern University. He holds a Ph.D. in Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning and has served as an AI researcher at King’s College London and Cornell University. He teaches graduate courses in Data Science and Advanced Techniques with Large Language Models (LLMs) in Oakland and Silicon Valley campuses. His current research focuses on the application of AI to antibiotic resistance and public health.
Ilmi Yoon
Dr. Ilmi Yoon is a Teaching Professor and Director of Computing Programs at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, based in Silicon Valley. She joined Khoury College in 2024 after more than two decades at San Francisco State University, drawn by the opportunity to engage with a new educational model that reaches a broader and more diverse student body. Dr. Yoon’s research focuses on human-centered AI, video accessibility, and socially responsible computing, with a commitment to increasing participation in computing among underrepresented and marginalized communities.
