Alumni

The College of Engineering and Applied Science’s alumni page is our chance to spotlight some of our many graduates who make a difference in the fields of engineering and applied sciences and in our world. If you would like to be considered, please send your information to ceas_comms@stonybrook.edu.

Siddhartha “Sid” Gadiraju MS'14

Siddhartha “Sid” Gadiraju

Gadiraju serves as the director of product at climate tech startup Carbo Culture, where he helps lead the commercialization of biochar-based carbon removal systems.

Raza Hassan PhD '20

Raza Hassan

Stony Brook University alumnus Chaudhry Raza Hassan PhD ’20 has helped design an AI-driven, precision-fit shoe, the IAMBIC MODEL T, that was recognized by TIME as a best invention.

John L. Hennessy MS'75 PhD '77

John L. Hennessy

Hennessy is best known as a transformative leader in education and computing. As Stanford University’s 10th president and now Chair of Alphabet’s board, his legacy is one that bridges innovation, education, and global impact.

Martin Horstman ’06

Martin Horstman

When Horstman started building out technology to make his own video games during his senior year at SBU, he never imagined it would lead to a successful video game-making platform geared toward children.

Philip Lewer BS '87

Philip Lewer

When Lewer came to SBU to study electrical engineering, he found himself in a whole new world filled with surprises and spontaneity. He proposed to his wife and classmate, Karolina Lewer (Konc) ’87.

Guru Madhavan MS ’02

Guru Madhavan

Madhavan has built a career defined by leadership, innovation and philanthropy. In 2025, he was named the first international honorary fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom.

Marzia Monty BS '12

Marzia Monty

Monty's story is one of exploration, perseverance and personal growth. Raised in Bangladesh, she had an early passion for science and math. Upon moving to NY, she decided to pursue electrical engineering at SBU.

Dr. Myung Oh PhD '72

Dr. Myung Oh

Dr. Myung Oh is best known as the Leader of the Telecommunications Revolution. A 1972 PhD graduate in electrical engineering from SBU, he was inducted into the CEAS Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

Demetri Papagermanos BS '24

Demetri Papagermanos

Papagermanos began his SBU journey in 2019 pursuing a mechanical engineering degree, which he received in May 2024. Now, he has returned to SBU as an Instructional Support Technician - Machinist.

Derek Peterson BS '88 BME PhD student '29

Derek Peterson

Peterson is Founder and CEO of Soter Technologies. He is also committed to being a mentor and advisor for students, and is currently pursuing his PhD in biomedical engineering.

Ahmad Pratama PhD '19

Ahmad Pratama

Ahmad Pratama is a man of science, but when asked what brought him to Stony Brook University, he says, “Fate brought me here not once, but twice.”

Alexander Reben BS '08

Alexander Reben

Reben was initially drawn to SBU to study applied mathematics at one of the top programs in the country. After graduating he began a corporate career at Cisco as an interaction design strategist, but his love of art was still calling.

Skikha Singh PhD ’18

Skikha Singh

The Department of Computer Science proudly celebrates the achievements of department alumni Shikha Singh who has been awarded tenure as an associate professor at Williams College.

Alexander Sokolov BS/MS'21

Alexander Sokolov

Sokolov was an undergraduate student dual majoring in computer engineering and computer science with a minor in mechanical engineering at SBU while he was also gaining critical professional engineering experience.

Jacob Thomas PhD ’73

Jacob Thomas

As Thomas was looking at graduate schools, Stony Brook University was on the top of his list. He applied for the electrical engineering program; however, the response he got changed the trajectory of his career path.